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Hi !I'd like to take a minute to introduce myself and give you a little background leading up to the formation of this Site.
My name is Jerry Haendiges. I became re-interested in old radio programs in the late 1960's after listening to a "Inner Sanctum Mysteries" program included as part of a new program talking about sound effects during the golden days of radio. This brought up instant visions and memories of days gone by when as a young boy I was under my covers at 10:15 pm (way past my bed time) listening to broadcasts of "I Love a Mystery" aired on radio station KHJ in Los Angeles. I had rigged up a table radio with an old telephone receiver and had put masking tape around all of the openings in the radio, so that the light emanating from the tubes could not be seen by my parents. There I was ... immediately immersed in adventure with Jack, Doc and Reggie again. Boy! What Memories!
I began checking out the local radio stations to see if they might, per chance, have any of these programs left ... they did. And so my collection began. I got ahold of an old Thorens 16" turntable and started recording on an old Revere recorder my dad bought in 1948. As a side-note, I just recently discovered some of the old tapes I had recorded back in 1950 while going through my dad's things shortly after his death. It didn't take long to realize this was going to be more than just a passing fancy and so I went out and purchased some high quality recording equipment. The highest sound quality I could obtain became a priority and obsession.
After I had built up a collection of several hundred programs, I felt everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy these shows as much as I was. I approached some local radio stations with an Old-Radio format in mind. Much to my surprise, they were very much interested in the idea.
In the early 1970's, I began programming for several local stations including KPFK, KCRW, KCSN and KPBS. At first I worked strictly behind the scenes doing the programming and engineering. Later I was asked to step in as the host, announcer and narrator. I found I had a strong bond with my radio audience. I continued for about 10 years, syndicating the program around the country, until the business pressures of my company forced me to stop.
In 1973, I was approached by a wonderful gentleman Jim Coontz about starting an organization dedicated to preserving old radio forever. Jim, Kevin Stern (who was announcing one of my shows at the time), and I formed an organization called SPERDVAC (The Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama Variety). Many of you are members of this organization. It has grown way beyond the visions of it's three founders. If interested in joining click on the SPERDVAC link or call 562-947-9800.
Acknowledgments
There have been a great many friends I've met over the years who have helped me in this venture. There are way too many to list here, but I would like to mention a few of my "Special Friends"
I've already mentioned Jim Coontz, but I want to again thank him for all of his fine work on behalf the hobby. Tom Elkins and I have had many good times in the past and he is responsible for uncovering many excellent sources for me along with being a very close friend. Glen Mueller put in countless hours listening to my shows and giving me descriptions of them and correcting incorrect information. The late Roy Hooper for discovering some really rare shows. Ken Greenwald for providing what I consider the finest dubbing talent in the world. Chris Lembesis for his extensive knowledge of radio and help in dubbing programs.
Now for some Very Special friends ...
Randy Eidemiller has been a very good and close friend for many years. Randy's vast knowledge and expertise in Science Fiction has helped me out on many occasions. I remember one time especially in 1976 when I interviewed Ray Bradbury. I took Randy with me and he was able to give me great insight on Ray's works where I was quite weak.
Last, but far from least, shadowrocket下载官网 and Larry Gassman. John and Larry are twins who have been blind from birth. Not only have they not allowed their blindness to be a handicap, I have one heck-of-a-time trying to keep up with them. They are my closest and dearest friends in the hobby. We became friends well over 20 years ago and have remained such ever since. We see each other every week and sometimes several times a week. This is facilitated by the fact that they live quite close to me. I am continually amazed at their knowledge ... virtually all of which is committed to memory (heck, I have a hard time remembering what some one said to me 10 minutes ago). They Have been hosting the best anthology show on the air for many years. The show airs Sundays on shadowrocket官网ios下载 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm called: shadowrocket安卓下载. It makes me feel good to know that when I gave up my programming, it would fall into such capable hands. Please visit John and Larry at their Home Page.
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If you have RealAudio, you may listen to Red Skelton's famous "Commentary on the Pledge of Allegiance"
shadowrocket安卓下载 Well over 500 Logs of Episodic Listings for Several Thousand Old Radio Programs taken from my personal collection of over 80,000 programs. 
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You may Purchase Old Radio Programs on CD, Cassette, Reel to Reel tape, Dat and Videotape here. We also Restore poor quality audio recordings. 
Here, by way of RealAudio, You may listen to some complete current radio broadcasts being aired outside of your listening area. For instance, John and Larry Gassman's "Same Time, Same Station" and Tom Heathwood's "Heritage Radio Classics Theatre" Once you start these broadcasts, you may listen to them as you tour the rest of my Site. You must have RealAudio 5.0 or higher installed on your computer. 
Radio Days. Excellent site by Jim Widner. Jim is a writer who has helped me (and the OTR collector) by providing updated information for my site. He provides history and insight into several OTR programs ... along with many Sound Clips 
