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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Episodes

Thursday Jan 01, 2026

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Old Time Radio Christmas Shows - The Bill [episode 0] Broadcast 11/27/1947, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a2cDFJtTxH5LeoyGOYzn4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-radio-christmas-shows-old-time-radio/id1863581001📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

Thursday Jan 01, 2026

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Old Time Radio Christmas Shows - Broadway'S My Beat Nick Norman And Santa Claus [episode 0] Broadcast 12/24/1949, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a2cDFJtTxH5LeoyGOYzn4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-radio-christmas-shows-old-time-radio/id1863581001📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

Thursday Jan 01, 2026

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Old Time Radio Christmas Shows - Blondie Blondie Helps With A Christmas Party [episode 0] Broadcast 12/22/1948, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a2cDFJtTxH5LeoyGOYzn4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-radio-christmas-shows-old-time-radio/id1863581001📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

Thursday Jan 01, 2026

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Old Time Radio Christmas Shows - Bing Crosby (Chesterfield Show) Guests Crosby Family And Dixie Lee [episode 0] Broadcast 12/20/1950, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a2cDFJtTxH5LeoyGOYzn4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-radio-christmas-shows-old-time-radio/id1863581001📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

Thursday Jan 01, 2026

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Old Time Radio Christmas Shows - Aldrich Family Christmas Program [episode 0] Broadcast 12/23/1948, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7a2cDFJtTxH5LeoyGOYzn4Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-time-radio-christmas-shows-old-time-radio/id1863581001📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

Thursday Jan 01, 2026

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Old Time Radio Christmas Shows - A Day In The Life Of Dennis Day Christmas Show [episode 0] Broadcast 12/25/1946, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

Thursday Dec 25, 2025

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A timeless Christmas drama brought to life through classic old time radio storytelling. A Christmas Carol delivers the powerful tale of redemption, generosity, and transformation through rich performances, atmospheric sound design, and authentic golden age radio production. These historic broadcasts capture the spirit of Christmas as it was experienced by listeners decades ago, when radio dramas gathered families together around the dial.
This presentation reflects an era when moral storytelling, suspense, and heartfelt emotion were conveyed entirely through voice, music, and imagination, making it one of the most enduring holiday stories ever told.
Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.
🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.
#OldTimeRadio, #ChristmasDrama, #GoldenAgeRadio, #ClassicRadio, #VintageChristmas

Thursday Dec 25, 2025

Experience one of the most beloved Christmas stories of all time in this classic radio drama adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
Follow the haunting and transformative journey of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by spirits from his past, present, and future on a cold Christmas Eve. Through chilling visions and moments of deep reflection, Scrooge is forced to confront a lifetime of greed, regret, and missed compassion — and is given one final chance at redemption.
This timeless holiday drama captures the warmth, mystery, and moral power of Dickens’ story, brought to life through evocative voice performances, atmospheric sound design, and classic radio storytelling. A perfect listen for the Christmas season, whether enjoyed alone or shared with family.
🎧 A true holiday tradition from the golden age of radio, preserving the spirit of Christmas through sound alone.

Tuesday Dec 23, 2025

Originally broadcast on The Weird Circle, this chilling adaptation of Markheim brings Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark Christmas tale to life in classic Old Time Radio style.
Set on Christmas Day, the story follows Markheim, a troubled man who commits a desperate crime inside an antique shop—only to encounter a mysterious and unsettling presence that forces him to confront his own conscience. What unfolds is a tense psychological drama exploring guilt, free will, redemption, and the thin line between good and evil.
With moody narration, stark dialogue, and an atmosphere thick with dread, Markheim stands as one of the most haunting Christmas-themed radio dramas ever produced. It replaces holiday cheer with moral reckoning, making it a perfect listen for fans of gothic literature, supernatural suspense, and darker seasonal storytelling.
🎄 A Christmas story where judgment arrives not with bells—but with truth.

Tuesday Dec 23, 2025

Originally broadcast on December twenty-third, nineteen forty-three, this chilling Christmas-season episode of Suspense delivers a dark and unforgettable holiday tale with a sinister twist.
Back for Christmas tells the story of a man whose return home for the holidays is anything but joyful. Beneath the surface of festive cheer lies deception, greed, and a carefully hidden crime—one that may not stay buried for long. As the tension builds, the story unfolds with the trademark slow-burn dread and psychological unease that made Suspense one of the most acclaimed radio series of the Golden Age.
Perfectly timed for the Christmas season, this episode contrasts warmth and goodwill with cold calculation and impending justice. It stands as a classic example of how Old Time Radio could turn even the holidays into a stage for suspense, irony, and moral reckoning.
🎄 A Christmas story where goodwill gives way to guilt—and the past always finds its way home.

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