Old Time Radio Christmas Shows | Old Time Radio
Step back into the golden age of radio and celebrate the holidays as they were once heard. Old Time Radio Christmas Shows features classic Christmas broadcasts from the nineteen thirties through the nineteen fifties, drawn from the most beloved programs of radio’s golden era.
Each episode presents a complete Christmas special from legendary series such as Lux Radio Theatre, The Shadow, Suspense, Fibber McGee and Molly, The Jack Benny Program, and many more. These timeless broadcasts capture the warmth, drama, humor, and nostalgia of Christmas as families once gathered around the radio.
From heartfelt holiday dramas to festive comedies and unforgettable adaptations of Christmas classics, this collection preserves the spirit of the season exactly as it aired decades ago—authentic, uninterrupted, and faithfully restored.
Tune in, adjust the dial, and experience Christmas through the soundwaves of another time.
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George and Gracie bring their signature wit and comedic misunderstandings to this festive Christmas episode of Burns and Allen. As the couple navigates holiday shopping, gift exchanges, and seasonal expectations, Gracie’s uniquely charming logic leads to a series of humorous situations that capture the warmth and humor of Christmas during the war years. Lighthearted, clever, and timeless, this episode reflects the joy and absurdity of the holiday season in classic radio comedy form.
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In this rare Christmas episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon confronts the quieter side of life in Dodge City as the holiday season settles over the frontier. “Xmas Story” shifts the focus from gunfights and outlaws to compassion, reflection, and the small acts of humanity that endure even in a harsh and unforgiving land. As familiar voices gather around the spirit of Christmas, the episode delivers a thoughtful reminder that mercy and kindness still have a place in the Old West.
🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Restoration and curation by Old Time Retro Radio.
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Experience the timeless spirit of Christmas through this classic Old Time Radio dramatization of A Christmas Carol. Adapted for radio during the golden age of broadcasting, this beloved holiday tale brings Charles Dickens’s enduring story to life with rich narration, atmospheric sound design, and powerful performances.
Follow the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, guiding him through memory, reflection, and redemption on a cold Christmas Eve. Radio adaptations of A Christmas Carol were a holiday tradition throughout the nineteen thirties, forties, and fifties, capturing the warmth, morality, and hope of the season for families gathered around the radio.
This presentation is part of our Christmas drama collection, preserving the magic of classic radio storytelling exactly as it was originally broadcast. Settle in, dim the lights, and enjoy a holiday tradition from another era.
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Originally broadcast just days before Christmas in nineteen forty-seven, this Lux Radio Theater adaptation brings the beloved holiday story Miracle on 34th Street to the airwaves. The production stars Edmund Gwenn reprising his Academy Award–winning role as Kris Kringle, alongside a distinguished cast delivering a warm and faithful retelling of the classic film.
The story follows a kindly old man who claims to be the real Santa Claus and finds himself on trial in a New York courtroom, where faith, belief, and the spirit of Christmas itself are put to the test. Through sharp dialogue, heartfelt performances, and elegant radio dramatization, the broadcast captures the timeless message that belief can exist even in the most skeptical of places.
Presented by Lux Radio Theater, known for its high-profile adaptations and Hollywood-caliber talent, this episode stands as one of the most cherished holiday broadcasts of the Golden Age of Radio — a perfect seasonal classic that continues to resonate across generations.
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🎧 Listen to Lux Radio Theater and all our restored shows on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.
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