We present this week, since it's the last Sunday of the month, a new feature: OBSCURE OLD-TIME RADIO THEATRE!

These may or may not be familiar to you, but we're betting that most of you haven't heard of these before. And so, depending on how much bandwidth we have left over at the end of a month, we'll be bringing you a handful of basically unknown radio shows from the Golden Age, and more than likely from a country other than the U.S. of A. We conclude with...

LUX RADIO THEATRE (SOUTH AFRICA) -- an unadvertised extra feature, we had even more bandwidth available than we thought we would, so here's this little gem -- originally broadcast on South Africa's Springbok Radio, it ran for decades and, following the same format of the U.S. version, featured adaptations of films -- but borrowed from English and African cinema as well as American. Our feature today is called A Gentleman's Sport, which tells the story of a young man's desire to follow in his father's footsteps as a decorated aviator.

We present this week, since it's the last Sunday of the month, a new feature: OBSCURE OLD-TIME RADIO THEATRE!

These may or may not be familiar to you, but we're betting that most of you haven't heard of these before. And so, depending on how much bandwidth we have left over at the end of a month, we'll be bringing you a handful of basically unknown radio shows from the Golden Age, and more than likely from a country other than the U.S. of A. We continue with...

 HOLLYWOOD STAR PLAYHOUSE, "A Question of Time": this series is American-made, and this episode stars Anne Baxter. Each half-hour program featured, as the title implies, a different Hollywood star. We're not sure of the air date of this episode, but since it was sponsored by Bromo-Seltzer, it was sometime between 1950 and 1951.

We present this week, since it's the last Sunday of the month, a new feature: OBSCURE OLD-TIME RADIO THEATRE!

These may or may not be familiar to you, but we're betting that most of you haven't heard of these before. And so, depending on how much bandwidth we have left over at the end of a month, we'll be bringing you a handful of basically unknown radio shows from the Golden Age, and more than likely from a country other than the U.S. of A. We continue with...

 LUX RADIO THEATRE (AUSTRALIA): Taking a page from the American version of the same name, this very popular, long-running series was sponsored in Australia by Lever Brothers, makers of Lux products. In this episode, the film version of Sorry, Wrong Number is presented, with American film actor Miriam Hopkins starring. The Australian series often flew Hollywood's best and brightest down under just to star in these programs.

OBSCURE OLD-TIME RADIO THEATRE presents: CARTER BROWN MYSTERIES

We present this week, since it's the last Sunday of the month, a new feature: OBSCURE OLD-TIME RADIO THEATRE!

These may or may not be familiar to you, but we're betting that most of you haven't heard of these before. And so, depending on how much bandwidth we have left over at the end of a month, we'll be bringing you a handful of basically unknown radio shows from the Golden Age, and more than likely from a country other than the U.S. of A. We continue with...

CARTER BROWN MYSTERIES, from Australia: Bella Donna Was Poison, likely aired in 1957. Based on the Carter Brown novels by...who else? Carter Brown.

OBSCURE OLD-TIME RADIO THEATRE presents:  CAPTAIN MIRACLE, episodes 1 & 2

We present this week, since it's the last Sunday of the month, a new feature: OBSCURE OLD-TIME RADIO THEATRE!

These may or may not be familiar to you, but we're betting that most of you haven't heard of these before. And so, depending on how much bandwidth we have left over at the end of a month, we'll be bringing you a handful of basically unknown radio shows from the Golden Age, and more than likely from a country other than the U.S. of A. We start off with...

CAPTAIN MIRACLE, episodes 1 & 2: This Australian sci-fi series from 1957 seems to have been aimed at kids. Only two episodes are known to exist, and we're bringing you both of them today.

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS episode 56, part 2:

We conclude this special, extended, two-part episode! Special guest John Tefteller is armed with more terrific stories about Groucho Marx and his zany brothers, plus we learn how John himself started working for Groucho at the tender age of 15! (Part 1 was last week, in case you missed it.)

SPECIAL NOTE: At the behest of Mr. T, we've removed a special announcement about the release of some "new" Marxian material, so you'll hear a 5-second gap at that point. Don't turn away, just wait 5 seconds and the show will continue!

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Episode 56: In part one of this very special extended installment of the long-running OTR discussion series, co-hosts Pete, Patte (pat) and Paul welcome guest programmer John Tefteller, a fellow OTR podcaster and a life-long collector of radio transcription discs – not to mention somebody who worked for Groucho Marx as a young man! John is sharing an episode of 'You Bet Your Life', as well as many wonderful stories about the Marx Brothers, and old radio in general. JOIN US NEXT WEEK FOR PART TWO!

If you like OTR Essentials and have a suggestion for a future series we should discuss, please write us at our NEW email address: themoonlightaudiopodcast@gmail.com! If we take your suggestion, you'll be eligible for some cool Narada and Moonlight swag.

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo! 

After slipping Bruce Wayne a Mickey, Herbert Calkins has free rein to search behind the secret panel in Clark Kent’s bedroom for incontrovertible evidence that he’s Superman! But Superman has other ideas. Will he return in time to stop Calkins? Beating the clock never had such high stakes! Plus, in today’s Important Message, the Swell Prizes Program is about to kick off again, but don’t worry! The Bat-Supers Club isn’t going anywhere!

Part 8 of “The Super Sleuth” was originally broadcast on July 30, 1946!

SPECIAL NOTE: This episode of Bat-Supe brings us up-to-date and we'll be pausing our weekly releases while Andy gears up to bring you Season Two! Huzzah!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

Finding that Herbert Calkins has broken into Clark Kent’s apartment and is about to discover evidence that will prove he’s Superman, Kent hatches a desperate plan to save himself that will require the help of Bruce Wayne. But Calkins has a few tricks up his own sleeve that could prove catastrophic! Plus, in today’s Important Message, we'll teach you the Bat-Supers Pledge!

Part 7 of “The Super Sleuth” was originally broadcast on July 30, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

Herbert Calkins of Scotland Yard is relentlessly trying to prove that Clark Kent is Superman to the point of inciting mob violence! Can Superman, with the help of Batman, stop the insanity? Plus, in today’s Important Message, we’ll meet a very special guest!

Part 6 of “The Super Sleuth” was originally broadcast on July 29, 1946!

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Episode 55: The Great Gildersleeve (S5 Holiday Special)

Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 55, and as we continue Season 5, we present Paul's pick, an installment of the NBC comedy series, The Great Gildersleeve, from 12/24/44. Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards!

As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated.

Next Time: It's Pete's pick again, and he'll bring us, for our 1st number of 2026, special guest programmer (and fellow OTR podcaster) John Tefteller, who will be sharing an episode of You Bet Your Life, starring Groucho Marx. Join us then, won't you?

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

Herbert Calkins is determined to prove that Clark Kent is Superman and has decided to stick to Kent like glue, even at an event where Superman is supposed to make a speech! How can Superman and Clark Kent be at the same place at the same time? Plus, in today’s Important Message, the Bat-Supers Club has all kinds of cool perks! Just wait until you hear some of what’s included in the membership kit!

Part 5 of “The Super Sleuth” was originally broadcast on July 26, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

Having enlisted the aid of Lois Lane in his quest to prove that Superman and Clark Kent are one and the same person, Herbert Calkins has taken reckless action against Kent! Will Lois go through with it, or will her conscience get the better of her? Plus, in today’s Important Message, we’re giving you new ways to become a Bat-Super without postage!

Part 4 of “The Super Sleuth” was originally broadcast on July 25, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

 After cleverly escaping Herbert Calkins’ test, Superman thinks he’s in the clear. But Calkins isn’t giving up yet. In fact, he’s enlisted a more than willing assistant to help him prove his assertion that Clark Kent and Superman are one and the same! Plus, in today’s Important Message, Billy and all his friends are excited about the Bat-Supers Club, and we’ve got more details on what you’ll get with your membership!

Part 3 of “The Super Sleuth” was originally broadcast on July 24, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

Herbert Calkins has told Clark Kent he knows that he’s really Superman and is setting out to prove it! He’s set up a simple test, but it requires Kent’s cooperation. This may be a bullet that Superman can’t dodge! Plus, in today’s Important Message, membership has its privileges!

Part 2 of “The Super Sleuth” was originally broadcast on July 23, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

We’re kicking off a brand new adventure gang! Returning to the Daily Planet after his adventure with Horatio F. Horn, Detective, Clark Kent is met in his office by a strange man who claims to know that he’s Superman! It’s all on the line for the Man of Steel! Can he outwit The Super Sleuth? Plus, in today’s Important Message, the Swell Prizes are making a comeback, but in the meantime, you can be a part of something big!

Part 1 of “The Super Sleuth” was originally broadcast on July 22, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

Desperate to discover the fate of Candy Meyers, Batman has teamed up with Lois Lane! And while she’s a strong, capable woman, she’s no Robin! It’s the big finish gang, and anything can happen! Plus, in today’s Important Message, our easy to remove labels are really easy to remove! Maybe too easy…

Part 11 of “The Story of the Century” was originally broadcast on April 15, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

Candy Meyers was put in charge of the $20,000 that was planted in Clark Kent’s apartment, but he was robbed, and then shot! It’s no joke as Superman and the Batman team up to find the Candy, the perpetrators, and the money! The race is on! Plus, in today’s Important Message, forget the can lids, gang. There’s a safer way to do things now!

Part 10 of “The Story of the Century” was originally broadcast on April 12, 1946!

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Episode 53: NBC Presents: Short Story

Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 53, and as we continue Season 5, we present Pete's pick, or rather Special Guest Programmer Jack Ward's pick, an example of the NBC Radio Anthology series NBC Presents: Short Story. Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards!

As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated.

Next Time: It's Patte's pick again, and she is still mulling things over -- but she does specify something from either the BBC or CBC. Join us then, won't you?

Bat-Supe! Episode 48: The Story of the Century part 9

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

The perpetrators of all of Clark Kent’s torment are finally brought to justice, gang! But just a few miles away, things are about to get very, very real. Can Superman stop it in time? Plus, in today’s Important Message, we’ll get Billy’s review of our new and improved Bat-Supe can openers!

Part 9 of “The Story of the Century” was originally broadcast on April 11, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

The tables have turned on the people behind the baffling events that have been plaguing Clark Kent! Will all be forgiven, or are things about to take a dangerous turn? Plus, in today’s Important Message, we received a very touching letter about our new and improved can openers!

Part 8 of “The Story of the Century” was originally broadcast on April 10, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

Clark Kent has figured it all out. And the people behind this bizarre mystery are about to meet their slow downfall! But who will get the last laugh? Plus, in today’s Important Message, the new Bat-Supe Can Opener is now even newer!

Part 7 of “The Story of the Century” was originally broadcast on April 9, 1946!

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

Clark Kent has returned home to find Batman waiting for him, and it looks like things are going from weirder to even weirder than that! And then, Candy Meyers shows up and…well, frankly, this story is so convoluted that even we don’t know what’s going on anymore. Plus, in today’s Important Message everybody’s talking about how much safer the new Bat-Supe Can Openers are, so be sure to get yours today!

Part 6 of “The Story of the Century” was originally broadcast on April 8, 1946!

OLD-TIME RADIO ESSENTIALS Episode 52: Hancock's Half-Hour

Old-Time Radio Essentials returns with episode 52, and as we continue Season 5, we present Paul's pick, an example of the BBC Radio comedy series Hancock's Half-Hour. Come for the old-time radio, stay for the scintillating (that's one way of putting it) discussion afterwards!

As you listen, perhaps you'll learn if we feel this entry meets the following criteria:

1. Is it truly representative of that series? (Can anyone point to it and say, "Yes, that is what [NAME OF SERIES] was all about.")

2. Is it an episode worthy of inclusion in any and every OTR aficionado's private collection?

Your feedback means a lot to us! A review at iTunes or at your usual podcatcher would be appreciated.

Next Time: It's Pete's pick again, and also our annual Halloween Special! Pete's making it extra-special by inviting friend of the show and Essential Listener Jack Ward (Grand Poobah of the Mutual Audio Network) to be our guest programmer. At the time of recording we didn't know what Jack was going to bring us, but we're sure it's something spooky. Join us then, won't you?

abVoices presents: Bat-Supe! Old Time Radio’s “Adventures of Superman” featuring Superman and the Dynamic Duo!

First Lois Lane disappeared. Then Perry White disappeared. Then Lois appeared, and now Jimmy Olsen has disappeared! Running out of options, Clark Kent decides to call in Inspector Henderson, but Lois Lane stops him and suggests that Detective Candy Meyers might be the wiser choice. Plus, in today’s Important Message, the time has come to learn what you've been saving your Bat-Supe can lids for!

Part 5 of “The Story of the Century” was originally broadcast on April 5, 1946!