Old Radio

On this day in 1952, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet debuted on ABC.

On this day in 1945, Duffy's Tavern was born.

On this day in 1950, Jack Benny Program made its debut.

October 13: 1951 Debut of the Television Series I Love Lucy ‎"Lucy, you got some splainin' to do!" Well, it's easy to understand, Desi! Lucille Ball appeared on My Favorite Husband radio show .  An adaptation of the popular radio show moved to television.   On radio, Richard Denning starred as  Lucille Ball 's husband but he was replaced with Lucille Ball's real husband, Desi Arnaz, as the TV husband -- and the rest is history.  I Love Lucy debuted 62 years ago today in 1951. Many thanks to My Favorite Husband on the radio for making  I Love Lucy  possible!

On this day in 1942, Mayor of the Town debuted on CBS and NBC.

On this day in 1942, Suspense debuted on CBS.

On this day in 1950, Night Beat debuts on NBC.

On this day in 1933, The Lone Ranger debuts on Detroit radio.

On this day in 1946, Let George Do It debuted on Mutual.

On this day in 1949, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar was born.

On this day in 1936, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show made its debut.

On this date in OTR: The "Grand Ole Opry" debuted on WSM in Nashville Nov. 28, 1925. NBC carried a 30-minute segment of the program 1939-1957.

On this day in 1943, Molle Mystery Theater made its debut.

On this day in 1955, X-Minus One made its debut.

On this day in 1943, Falcon made its debut.

On this day in 1949, Johnny Dollar made its debut.

On this day in 1938, The Mercury Theater was formed by Orson Welles .

On this day in 1939, The Aldrich Family made its debut.

On this day in 1944, Boston Blackie was born.

On this day in 1941, The Life of Riley debuted on CBS.