When Radio Was airs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights from 8pm to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday nights from 9pm to 11pm.  A Seattle favorite for years, “When Radio Was” showcases radio’s Golden Age, with classic shows such as “The Shadow”, “Jack Benny”, “Fibber McGee and Molly”, “Gunsmoke”, and “Dragnet”, and unforgettable stars like Bob Hope, Milton Berle, Orson Welles, and many others. Visit When Radio Was online.

Upcoming When Radio Was episodes

Monday 8-2 The Burns and Allen Show Quiz Show Original Air Date – 9/26/1946 Jack Benny Program Bob Hope Show Parody – Part 1 Original Air Date – 4/23/1944

Wednesday 8-4 Jack Benny Program Bob Hope Show Parody – Part 2 Original Air Date – 4/23/1944 Gunsmoke The Stallion Original Air Date – 5/18/1958

Friday 8-6 “Casey, Crime Photographer” Cupid is a Killer Original Air Date – 5/19/1949 The Adv. of Superman Mystery of The Stolen Costume – Pt 2 Original Air Date – 3/11/1948

Saturday 8-7 Part 1 The Weird Circle The Middle of the Right Foot Original Air Date – 5/28/1944 Strange Doctor Weird Murder Will Out Original Air Date – 2/27/1945

Saturday 8-7 Part 2 Boston Blackie Uncle Bill Blaine’s Legacy Original Air Date – 5/16/1945 “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar” The Open Town Matter – Part 1 Original Air Date – 7/23/1956

Sunday 8-8 Part 1 The Great Gildersleeve Three Roles in the Town Play Original Air Date – 6/14/1942 Fibber McGee & Molly The Employment Agency – Pt. 1 Original Air Date – 6/22/1936

Sunday 8-8 Part 2 Fibber McGee & Molly The Employment Agency – Pt. 2 Original Air Date – 6/22/1936 Suspense Backseat Driver Original Air Date – 2/3/1949

Meet Greg Bell… the host of KIXI’s When Radio Was“Over the past few years, I have heard from many folks well under Jack Benny’s age (39), who tell me how surprised and thrilled they are to discover how cool these shows are at 50, 60 even 70 years after they originally aired,” says Greg.  “As the new host of ‘When Radio Was’, I hope I can continue to bring these wonderful nuggets from the past to a whole new audience, while also entertaining the long-term Classic radio fans as well.”Growing up in Central Illinois, nearly smack dab between St. Louis and Chicago, allowed Greg to enjoy both rich and rewarding radio markets. As a matter of fact, in one of those quirky coincidences, he developed his appreciation for Classic radio and historical trivia by listening to shows hosted by two of his professional predecessors — the original “When Radio Was” host, Art Fleming, and the gentleman he now takes over the reins from on that show, Chuck Schaden.