Jewish Old Time Radio Programs
Although there were many Jewish radio stars, there were few old time radio series dedicated to Jewish family, faith, and tradition during the golden age of radio. Some of the favorites old time radio series about Jews include:
A great read on the subject is Radio and the Jews: The Untold Story of How Radio Influenced America’s Image of Jews, 1920s-1950s By David S. and Susan Siegel.
Enjoy an episode from Mama Bloom’s Brood from 1934 entitled “Mrs Fink Told Off”:
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