When It Was Live

Series produced by Bill Taylor

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From out of the past, return with us now to those thrilling days of vintage radio with your host Bill Taylor. Like an invisible beam, cloaked in the darkness of the night, When It Was Live will chill you a little; even give you a laugh or two in your “Theater of the Mind”.

When It Was Live has an extensive audio archive that ranges from original recordings of drama, comedy, western, suspense, and soap opera that spans broadcasting from the late 1920s through the 1960s. In many cases these vintage programs contain their original commercial spots. From Jack Benny to Fiber Magee and Mollie; from The Shadow to Lights out Theater - When It Was Live brings it all back to life.

We take pride in producing special tributes to the stars, performers and programs that were heard 'on the air' during radio's golden era. When It Was Live also recounts important historic events of our nation's past as originally 'heard' over radio more than a half century ago.

It's not just radio drama - it's "Theater of the Mind”


127 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Lux I Love You Again
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU


  • Added: Sep 17, 2021
  • Length: 59:45
  • Purchases: 1
Lux Kitty Foyle
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Sep 24, 2021
  • Length: 59:32
  • Purchases: 2
Lux The Little Shop Around the Corner
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Oct 01, 2021
  • Length: 59:42
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Bachelor Mother
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Oct 08, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:23
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Vivacious Lady
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Oct 15, 2021
  • Length: 59:19
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Stand-In
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU, KTXK, and KMXT


  • Added: Oct 22, 2021
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 3
Lux Lady for a Day
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Oct 29, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:48
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Mayerling
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU, KTXK, and KMXT


  • Added: Nov 05, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:18
  • Purchases: 3
Lux Libel
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Nov 12, 2021
  • Length: 59:18
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Lydia
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Nov 19, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:06
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Bachelor Mother
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Nov 26, 2021
  • Length: 59:54
  • Purchases: 2
Lux The Old Maid
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU


  • Added: Dec 03, 2021
  • Length: 59:34
  • Purchases: 1
Lux A Mans Castle
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU, KTXK, and KMXT


  • Added: Dec 07, 2021
  • Length: 01:58:44
  • Purchases: 3
Lux Unfinished Business
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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From out of the past, return with us now to those thrilling days of vintage radio with your host Bill Taylor. Like an invisible beam, cloaked in th...

Bought by KSLU, KTXK, and KMXT


  • Added: Dec 15, 2021
  • Length: 59:08
  • Purchases: 3
Lux Mrs. Moonlight
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Dec 24, 2021
  • Length: 59:19
  • Purchases: 2
Lux So Big
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Dec 31, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:37
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Dust Be My Destiny
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Jan 14, 2022
  • Length: 59:41
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Third Finger Left Hand
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU, KTXK, and KMXT


  • Added: Jan 21, 2022
  • Length: 01:00:06
  • Purchases: 3
Lux Lady For A Day
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Jan 28, 2022
  • Length: 01:00:48
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Mazie Was A Lady
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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The series featured as many of the original stars of the original stage and film productions as possible, usually paying them $5,000 an appearance....

Bought by KSLU and KMXT


  • Added: Feb 04, 2022
  • Length: 59:34
  • Purchases: 2

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