Jerry of the Circus was a 1937 syndicated radio serial broadcast for a juvenile audience. It was presented in 130 15-minute episodes of which 128 are in existence today. The series followed the adventures of Jerry Dougan and his dog Rags with the Randall Brothers Circus from the time of his father’s death in the spring to the end of that year’s performance season. Jerry Dougan’s adventures continued in the 1937 serial Jerry at Fair Oaks.
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Apr25Thu5:30 pm The Mysterious TravelerThe Mysterious TravelerApr 25 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pmThe Mysterious Traveler was an anthology radio series, a magazine, and a comic book. All three featured stories which ran the gamut from fantasy and science fiction to straight crime dramas of mystery and suspense. The radio series began on … Continue reading →6:00 pm Five Minute MysteriesFive Minute MysteriesApr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 6:05 pmFive Minute Mysteries was broadcast on the MBS (Mutual Broadcasting System) from October 8, 1947 to March 27, 1950. Listening carefully to every word spoken about these terrific (but brief) mysteries was essential, as each mystery was very well written. … Continue reading →7:00 pm Hobo County ClassicsHobo County ClassicsApr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pmThese tracks comprise the original collection of Homesteader Radio, salvaged from platters and cylinders issued very early in the 20th century.8:00 pm JubileeJubileeApr 25 @ 8:00 pm – 8:30 pmJubilee was produced from 1942 to 1953 as a morale-building service for African-American troops and filled an important gap in the musical history of radio by presenting performers given short shrift by the networks. It was transcribed for distribution to … Continue reading →10:30 pm EscapeEscapeApr 25 @ 10:30 pm – 11:00 pmEscape was radio’s leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947 to September 25, 1954. More…11:00 pm Late NightLate NightApr 25 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 26 @ 4:00 amIn accordance with standards of good taste and common courtesy, Homesteader Radio confines the broadcast of potentially offensive material to between the hours of 11 pm and 4 am Central Standard Time. During these hours, listener discretion is advised.