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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Model Wife
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 KTXK


  • Added: Sep 10, 2021
  • Length: 59:20
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Johnny Apollo
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 03, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:18
  • Purchases: 1
Lux Love Affair
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: Aug 27, 2021
  • Length: 01:01:54
  • Purchases: 1
Lux The Letter
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: Aug 13, 2021
  • Length: 59:58
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Sing You Sinners
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: Aug 06, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:06
  • Purchases: 1
Lux Nothing Sacred
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 KTXK


  • Added: Jul 30, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:30
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Smiling Thrugh
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: Jul 23, 2021
  • Length: 59:08
  • Purchases: 3
Lux The Sidewalks of London
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 KTXK


  • Added: Jul 16, 2021
  • Length: 59:30
  • Purchases: 2
Lux The White Banners
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: Jul 09, 2021
  • Length: 59:52
  • Purchases: 1
Lux The Little Shop Around the Coner
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: Jul 02, 2021
  • Length: 59:14
  • Purchases: 2
Lux I Want Wings
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: Jun 25, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:29
  • Purchases: 2
Mystery Monday 0429
From: Bill Taylor
Series: When It Was Live
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When It Was Live has an extensive audio archive that ranges from original recordings of drama, comedy, western, suspense, and soap opera that spans...

Bought by KSLU and KTXK


  • Added: Jun 18, 2021
  • Length: 56:05
  • Purchases: 2
Lux Goodbye Mr Chips
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: Jun 18, 2021
  • Length: 59:37
  • Purchases: 2

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