"Those Were The Days" and "When Radio Was"

[happyfilmluvguy]

If you live on the boundaries of Illionis, Indiana, maybe others, you might have heard of these two shows from old time radio enthusiast, Chuck Schaden. A friend of mine has always brought up these shows and this man on account. Has anyone else heard of or listens to these shows?

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

I listen to When Radio Was on KKGO AM 1260 in Los Angeles, starting at 2AM, right when I get off work. I miss Stan Freberg, but Schaden does a very good job.

 

[LizzieMaine]

Schaden's a very knowledgeable fellow -- he used to be the publisher of Nostalgia Digest magazine (where I was a regular contributor) and he's got a very broad base of experience interviewing old-radio folks to draw from. I think he was an excellent choice to replace Stan on "When Radio Was."

 

[BegintheBeguine]

please gimme the lowdown

I always seem to miss When Radio Was since it is only on once a week, if that, anymore rather than every night: what happened to Stan Freberg? Thanks.

 

[Harp]

Wuz

Chicago's WBBM*79AM plays the show at midnite.
I did note Stan's absence but do not know the story.

 

[nick1909]

Great thread, Seth!
Chuck Schaden has been one of my heroes since I was about twelve years old. His book Speaking of Radio is a great read for any fan of old time radio.
You can listen to Those Were The Days any time you like by visiting http://www.nostalgiadigest.com