Tuned to Yesterday
Decades ago, WRVO Public Media began broadcasting old-time radio with a small collection comprising 20 reel-to-reel tapes. Today the collection includes nearly 7,000 reels and over 20,000 broadcasts. "Tuned to Yesterday" is public radio's premier old-time radio show, hosted by Mark Lavonier. The highest quality broadcasts are restored and played as they were heard years and years ago. You'll hear programs like "The Whistler," "The Jack Benny Show," "Fibber McGee and Molly," "Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy," and "Gunsmoke" -- spanning all genres.Visit the "Tuned to Yesterday" schedules page, available here.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 188
- Years Active
- 2025
8/29/25 11pm Tuned to Yesterday
#976, Adventure, Lux Radio Theater “The African Queen” 12/15/52 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and more. Produced by Mark Lavonier.
8/29/25 10pm Tuned to Yesterday
#894, Comedy, Abbott and Costello Show 12/10/46 NBC, Screen Directors’ Playhouse “It’s in the Bag” 2/17/50 NBC.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sc…
8/28/25 11pm Tuned to Yesterday
#923, Science Fiction, Exploring Tomorrow “The Happiness Effect” 12/18/57 MBS, X Minus One “Sea Legs” 5/1/56 NBC.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, …
8/28/25 10pm Tuned to Yesterday
#339, Drama, Screen Guild Theater “Notorious” 1/6/49 CBS, CBS Radio Workshop “The Enormous Radio” 4/6/56 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-…
8/27/25 11pm Tuned to Yesterday
#25, Mystery, Mysterious Traveler “Knives of Death” 3/13/51 MBS, Crime Doctor 5/20/45 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and more. Produc…
8/27/25 10pm Tuned to Yesterday
Collection Curios #1: Meet Mr. McNutley 12/2/53 CBS , Eerie Stories later 1930's Syndicated , Bill Stern Colgate Sports Newsreel "Guest: Babe Ruth" 3/22/46 NBC.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs fr…
8/26/25 11pm Tuned to Yesterday
#1522, Horror, The Whistler “Death Demands a Payment” 12/19/43 CBS, Haunting Hour “Death by Request” 9/8/45 NBC Syndication.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy…
8/26/25 10pm Tuned to Yesterday
#699, Sitcom, Adventures of Archie Andrews 7/13/49 NBC, Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet 2/20/49 NBC.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and mo…
8/25/25 11pm Tuned to Yesterday
#1481, Western, Lux Radio Theater “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon” 3/12/51 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and more. Produced by Mark Lavoni…
8/25/25 10pm Tuned to Yesterday
#1440, Series, Destination Freedom “Black Hamlet” Part 1 of 2 8/14/49 WMAQ / NBC, Man Behind the Gun “The U.S.S. Boise” Part 1 of 2 3/21/43 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs fro…
8/24/25 11pm Tuned to Yesterday
#1556, Crime, Lux Radio Theater “The Suspect” 4/9/45 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and more. Produced by Mark Lavonier.
8/24/25 10pm Tuned to Yesterday
#1555, Science Fiction, Proudly We Hail “A Matter of Time” 1/6/52 Syndicated, Favorite Story “The Diamond Lens” 9/20/47 Syndicated.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama,…
8/23/25 11pm Tuned to Yesterday
#1554, Mystery, Broadway is My Beat “The Rocking Man” 3/7/53 CBS, True Detective Mysteries 9/1/50 MBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and …
8/23/25 10pm Tuned to Yesterday
#1553, Drama, Favorite Story “The Strange Mr. Bartleby” 1947 Syndicated, Stars Over Hollywood “Grand Gesture” 2/20/54 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, …
8/22/25 11pm Tuned to Yesterday
#966, Adventure, Douglas of the World “The Terrorist” 1953 AFRS, Dangerous Assignment “London” 1953 NBC / AFRS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sc…
8/22/25 10pm Tuned to Yesterday
#884, Comedy, Jack Benny Program “Guest: Jane Wyman” 3/30/47 NBC, Screen Directors’ Playhouse “Magic Town” 1/6/50 NBC.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, West…
8/21/25 11pm Tuned to Yesterday
#913, Science Fiction, X Minus One “Man’s Best Friend” 4/24/57 NBC, Dimension X “Competition” 11/19/50 NBC.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi…
8/21/25 10pm Tuned to Yesterday
#327, Drama, Screen Directors’ Playhouse “Saigon” 7/29/49 NBC, Theater of Romance “Kid Galahad” 1/22/46 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-F…
8/20/25 11pm Tuned to Yesterday
#11, Mystery, Mystery in the Air “Queen of Spades” 9/11/47 NBC, Suspense “The Green Lorelei” 11/6/60 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi a…
8/20/25 10pm Tuned to Yesterday
Collection Curios #2: Banquet for Fibber McGee 1/31/41 NBC, Gabriel Heatter 8/13/45 MBS, Gold Rush Days later 1930’s to mid 1940’s KQW.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Dr…