“Lightning Jim” was a popular old-time radio show that featured the adventures of U.S. Marshal Lightning Jim Whipple.
– The character of Lightning Jim, along with his trusty horse Thunder and deputy Whitey Larson, became iconic figures in Western radio drama.
– The show is known for its portrayal of Western themes and characters, including stereotypical portrayals of Native Americans and historical events like the development of the Union-Pacific Railroad.
– Originally aired in the 1940s, “The Adventures of Lightning Jim” was a West Coast program before it returned as a syndicated series in the 1950s.
– A total of 98 episodes were produced, offering listeners a variety of stories set in the American West.

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“Lightning Jim” was a popular old-time radio show that featured the adventures of U.S. Marshal Lightning Jim Whipple.
– The character of Lightning Jim, along with his trusty horse Thunder and deputy Whitey Larson, became iconic figures in Western radio drama.
– The show is known for its portrayal of Western themes and characters, including stereotypical portrayals of Native Americans and historical events like the development of the Union-Pacific Railroad.
– Originally aired in the 1940s, “The Adventures of Lightning Jim” was a West Coast program before it returned as a syndicated series in the 1950s.
– A total of 98 episodes were produced, offering listeners a variety of stories set in the American West.

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
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The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.
 
 Here are some highlights:

• Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
• Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
  • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
  • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
  • The Desert Song
  • Holiday Inn
  • The Merry Widow
  • The Mikado
  • Naughty Marietta
  • Show Boat
  • Song of Norway
  • State Fair
  • The Student Prince
  • The Vagabond King
• Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
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Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

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The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.
 
 Here are some highlights:

• Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
• Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
  • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
  • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
  • The Desert Song
  • Holiday Inn
  • The Merry Widow
  • The Mikado
  • Naughty Marietta
  • Show Boat
  • Song of Norway
  • State Fair
  • The Student Prince
  • The Vagabond King
• Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

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The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.
 
 Here are some highlights:

• Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
• Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
  • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
  • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
  • The Desert Song
  • Holiday Inn
  • The Merry Widow
  • The Mikado
  • Naughty Marietta
  • Show Boat
  • Song of Norway
  • State Fair
  • The Student Prince
  • The Vagabond King
• Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

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The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.
 
 Here are some highlights:

• Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
• Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
  • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
  • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
  • The Desert Song
  • Holiday Inn
  • The Merry Widow
  • The Mikado
  • Naughty Marietta
  • Show Boat
  • Song of Norway
  • State Fair
  • The Student Prince
  • The Vagabond King
• Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

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The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.
 
 Here are some highlights:

• Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
• Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
  • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
  • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
  • The Desert Song
  • Holiday Inn
  • The Merry Widow
  • The Mikado
  • Naughty Marietta
  • Show Boat
  • Song of Norway
  • State Fair
  • The Student Prince
  • The Vagabond King
• Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.
 
 Here are some highlights:

• Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
• Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
  • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
  • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
  • The Desert Song
  • Holiday Inn
  • The Merry Widow
  • The Mikado
  • Naughty Marietta
  • Show Boat
  • Song of Norway
  • State Fair
  • The Student Prince
  • The Vagabond King
• Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.
 
 Here are some highlights:

• Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
• Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
  • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
  • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
  • The Desert Song
  • Holiday Inn
  • The Merry Widow
  • The Mikado
  • Naughty Marietta
  • Show Boat
  • Song of Norway
  • State Fair
  • The Student Prince
  • The Vagabond King
• Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

The Railroad Hour was a delightful radio series that aired musical dramas and comedies from the late 1940s to the mid-1950s. Sponsored by the Association of American Railroads, the show condensed beloved musicals and operettas into shorter formats, focusing on works written before 1943.
 
 Here are some highlights:

• Host and Leading Man: The talented Gordon MacRae hosted each episode and played the leading male roles. His leading ladies came from both radio and the Metropolitan Opera.
• Musical Selections: The show featured excerpts from classic musicals such as:
  • No, No, Nanette (with co-star Doris Day)
  • Brigadoon (with co-star Jane Powell)
  • The Desert Song
  • Holiday Inn
  • The Merry Widow
  • The Mikado
  • Naughty Marietta
  • Show Boat
  • Song of Norway
  • State Fair
  • The Student Prince
  • The Vagabond King
• Musical Director: Carmen Dragon led the musical direction, and the show’s theme song was the familiar tune, “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad.”

Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio
Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/
Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | Patreon

Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio

Podcast: Play in new window | Download