The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show / Gunsmoke (Old Time Radio Variety)

Classic Radio Rewind – Episode 101: The Phil Harris & Alice Faye Show and Gunsmoke

Turn back the dial for another journey into radio’s golden age on Classic Radio Rewind, presented by the WOTR Radio Network.

In Episode 101, host Jarnathan Cross begins with comedy and confusion courtesy of The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show. In “The Wrong Studio,” originally broadcast February 12, 1950, Phil finds himself in the wrong recording studio—and before long, mixed-up scripts, misunderstandings, and Phil’s larger-than-life personality turn a simple mistake into classic radio comedy.

Then we trade the recording studio for the dusty streets of Dodge City with Gunsmoke and “Change of Heart,” originally broadcast September 3, 1955. Marshal Matt Dillon is confronted with a difficult situation when a hardened outlaw begins questioning the violent life he has chosen, in a story of conscience, conflict, and redemption on the American frontier.

Also this week, Jarnathan has programming news from the WOTR Radio Network, including the annual Dragnet Labor Day Marathon, now airing on Crime Time Radio USA, and the September 21 return of “WJSV: A Day in Broadcast History,” a remarkable 19-hour journey through an entire day of American radio.

Plus, hear about the WOTR Radio Network’s four live streaming stations and our dedicated The Whistler podcast, featuring the classic mystery series in chronological order with a new episode released daily.

Classic Radio Rewind — preserving and celebrating the unforgettable sounds of radio’s golden age, from the WOTR Radio Network.

Classic Radio Rewind is an Old Time Radio podcast featuring classic radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio, including mystery, suspense, crime, detective, horror, westerns, comedy, and sci-fi.

Each episode brings you carefully curated Old Time Radio broadcasts with original air dates, cast information, and historical context, preserving the timeless storytelling of vintage radio drama. From gripping mystery and crime stories to chilling horror and suspense, Classic Radio Rewind delivers the best of classic radio entertainment.

Listen to legendary Old Time Radio series like Suspense, Dragnet, Gunsmoke, Fibber McGee & Molly, and The Shadow, along with rare and hard-to-find episodes that capture the full range of Golden Age radio. Whether you enjoy detective stories, western adventures, comedy classics, or sci-fi thrillers, there’s something here for every Old Time Radio fan.

Classic Radio Rewind is part of the WOTR Radio Network, also featuring Old Time Radio USA, Suspense Radio USA, Crime Time Radio USA, and Nightmare Radio USA—dedicated to preserving and sharing classic radio shows for modern audiences. New episodes are released regularly, making this podcast a top destination for Old Time Radio lovers and new listeners alike.

Relive the Golden Age of Radio and discover why Old Time Radio continues to captivate audiences today.