The Archive of American Radio
The complete collection of 20th century American radio drama, comedy and variety.
About
The Archive of American Radio preserves, catalogs, restores and publishes American radio drama, comedy and variety so anyone can find, hear and enjoy it.
- Status
- 501(c)(3) public charity
- Incorporated
- California public benefit corporation
- Established
- December 2025
- Based in
- Los Angeles, California
Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Our work
233,264recordings
6,408series
1920 to 1982broadcast years
We collect recordings, scripts, program logs, publicity photos and the newspaper ads from the day each show aired. Every episode gets its air date, network, cast and a short summary.
Radio Index is where it all comes together. Browse by show, genre, decade or network, and listen on the web or on iPhone.
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