Old Time Radio

Old Time Radio (OTR) refers to the era from the 1920s to the 1950s when radio was the primary medium for entertainment, news, and storytelling. Broadcasted via AM and FM frequencies, these programs included drama, comedy, mystery, and musical shows, engaging audiences in their homes. Without visuals, storytelling relied on voice acting, sound effects, and music to create vivid scenes. OTR is considered a predecessor to modern audio entertainment like podcasts and radio dramas, highlighting a golden age of creative, accessible storytelling that laid the foundation for contemporary audio media.