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This article is from the Old Time Radio FAQ, by Lou Genco webmaster@old-time.com with numerous contributions by others.

01. What is "OTR"?

OTR is an acronym for "Old Time Radio", a term loosely applied
to radio programs broadcast from the dawn of broadcasting to the very
early 1960s. Alternate names are "radio nostalgia", "golden age
radio", etc. Usually this applies to radio drama, mystery stories,
comedy and adventures. Some individuals classify the resurgence of
this type of radio programming in the '60s and '70s as "Revival
Radio", and similar programming since the '70s as "Modern Radio
Drama". Purists even discriminate between the "Golden Age" (late '30s
and the decade of the '40s) and the "Silver Age" ('50s). In any case,
there are plenty of programs of various types that are enjoyable
entertainment. Best of all, they don't require a large screen TV to
enjoy 'em -- the "visuals" are provided by the listener's
imagination.

 

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