Comedic genius thrived on radio through hilarious character-driven misadventures and the rapid-fire wit of legendary funnymen

The Detective genre is where old-time radio truly embraced its talent for suspense and intrigue. When

This hallowed genre tapped into the deepest reservoirs of the human experience, plumbing the depths of

In this hallowed category, radio's master storytellers spun riveting narratives that brought the most pivotal moments,

Discover the magical, whimsical wonderlands found only in the children's category of old-time radio - where

These were the arenas where quick wits and vast reserves of knowledge reigned supreme, where being

Prepare to transcend the bounds of our terrestrial realm, for we're making the jump to hyper-speed

During the golden age, these serial dramas were the nation's guiltiest pleasure, a salacious escape into

Batter up, sports fans! We're stepping up to the plate and into the electrifying arena where

If you seek tales that will set your heart pounding and raise the hairs on the

Welcome to the glitz! The glamour! The sheer, sparkling entertainment bonanza that was the variety and

Take a journey into the iconic realm of the Old West - the trail-dusty frontier that

Below is a list of the major categories that we use on RUSC to make it easy to find the old radio shows you are looking for.

Old-Time Radio Categories