Old Time Radio, spanning roughly from the 1930s to the early 1960s, was the "Golden Age" of audio entertainment before television became dominant. Families would gather around the radio to hear comedies, dramas, mysteries, variety shows, and game programs that brought laughter, suspense, and imagination into their homes. Popular comedies like Fibber McGee and Molly and The Jack Benny Program kept audiences laughing with witty banter and running gags, while mysteries like The Shadow thrilled listeners with crime-fighting suspense. Later, Dragnet pioneered realistic police drama, and You Bet Your Life, hosted by Groucho Marx, blended quiz show elements with sharp comedy. Together, these programs defined an era when radio was America’s favorite stage.
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