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@ -1608,5 +1608,19 @@ You Are There is an American historical educational radio and television series
Originally titled "CBS Is There," the show changed its name to "You Are There" beginning with its 24th episode. A total of 90 episodes were broadcast, though only 75 episodes are known to exist in recorded form. The program presented historic events as if they were unfolding live, complete with interviews, sound effects, and in-character dialogue. This approach made history more engaging and accessible to radio listeners by presenting it through a familiar format.
- You Bet Your Life [you-bet-your-life]
You Bet Your Life is a classic American comedy quiz show that aired on radio and television, featuring the iconic Groucho Marx as the host, alongside his announcer and assistant, George Fenneman. Debuting on ABC Radio in 1947, the show later moved to CBS Radio and eventually transitioned to both NBC-TV and NBC Radio in 1950. The show focused more on Groucho's comedic interactions with contestants than the actual gameplay. The programme was so successful that it became the first primetime series to air reruns during summer breaks, under the title "The Best of Groucho."
The last radio episode aired in 1960, and the television show continued for another year, retitled "The Groucho Show." After the show went off the air, NBC created a syndicated version in 1961, also called "The Best of Groucho," which removed all references to the original sponsors. You Bet Your Life has been revived three times since the original series concluded, with the latest version hosted by Jay Leno premiering in first-run syndication in September 2021.
- You Can't Do Business With Hitler [you-cant-do-business-with-hitler]
You Can't Do Business with Hitler is a pre-WWII anti-Nazi propaganda radio program based on the true-life experiences of Douglas Miller, a former employee of the US Embassy in Berlin. Created by the Office For Emergency Management, the show reveals the dishonest trade deals and sinister methods of the Nazi regime, which Miller witnessed firsthand during the 1930s in Germany. Fearful that Nazi economic and social systems could make their way to America, Miller became a staunch opponent of the regime. The show, directed by Frank Telford and written by Elwood Hoffman, explores narratives of Nazi offenses, such as mass murder, repression of religion, suppression of education, and more. It serves as an important historical documentation of the dangers associated with doing business with Hitler's regime during the lead-up to World War II.
- Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar [yours-truly-johnny-dollar]
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar was a popular detective radio series that aired during the Golden Age of Radio, from 1948 to 1962. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, the show followed the adventures of insurance investigator Johnny Dollar as he solved cases for his clients. The distinctive feature of the show was Johnny's itemized expense account, which served as an effective scene transition and gave listeners an insight into his daily life.
Throughout its run, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar featured multiple actors in the titular role, but Bob Bailey and Mandel Kramer were among the most popular. Jack Johnstone was the primary writer for the show, producing approximately 350 episodes, sometimes under pen names like Sam Dawson and Jonathan Bundy. The self-referential nature of the show became a unique touch, with characters sometimes recognizing Johnny's voice from the radio.
As the final continuing detective series of the Golden Age, the end of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar marked the end of an era. The show concluded with the episode "The Tip-Off Matter" on September 30, 1962. Today, it remains a beloved classic that continues to captivate radio drama enthusiasts.