Welcome to the
Golden Radio Buffs of Maryland
Celebrating Old-Time Radio Since 1972
Hi! You have accessed a Web site of Maryland old-time-radio fans who love and want to perpetuate the drama, comedy, music, and other aspects of radio as it was in the Twenties through the Fifties: the Golden Age of Radio. We're also interested in nostalgia in other areas of entertainment. Please join us in our journey.
Nostalgia Is Like a Grammar Lesson.
We Find the Present Tense and the Past Perfect.
The Club
What Is the GRB of Maryland?
To find out what our club is, how we formed, and what we do, look here to learn more
about the GRB.
Who Are the Contact Persons?
For the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the GRB persons to contact, please investigate our leadership.
How To Join
For information on joining and renewing membership in our club, or even just subscribing to our newsletter, investigate our membership.
Programs
Our Next Program
Pleae join us at our next program.
Nostalgia News
OTR and Other Nostalgia
Although old-time radio flourished a half-century ago, its soul and spirit live on today in the hearts of GRB members. Also, at our meetings and in our newsletter, it is obvious we enjoy other forms of nostalgia, such as in recalling old movies and old music. For a peek at this, see our stories on OTR and other nostalgia.
Other Web Sites
Want to know what other people and organizations have to say about our favorite subject matter? Take a look at other Web sites.
The Question of Short-Short Radio Drama
In New York, a writers group has tried to promote the broadcasting of very short radio dramas in keeping with today's fast-paced lifestyle and possibly limited attention span. We've summarized this campaign in our review about bitesize drama.
That Extraordinary Year, 1939
In the world of motion pictures, many critics consider 1939 to be the most productive year in Hollywood history. What do you think? To see a sampling of the films released that year, look into the year 1939.
Trivia Quiz
Want to try your hand at a trivia quiz on old-time radio?
Question: When the Shadow first went on radio, he wasn't the invisible crime fighter he later became. How did the show begin, and when was the first broadcast?
The Answer? Take a peek at the trivia answer.
Golden Radio Buffs of Maryland
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Last Updated 4/27/08