Hearth and Home Entertainment

Step back into the golden age of storytelling with Hearth & Home Entertainment, your destination for classic old-time radio and vintage detective dramas.
From Johnny Dollar and Sam Spade to Nero Wolfe, Rocky Jordan, and Casey Crime Photographer, we curate immersive, high-quality compilations and cozy fireplace visuals that bring the mystery and nostalgia of the 1940s and 1950s back to life.
Whether you’re relaxing, studying, or drifting off to sleep, our channel offers long-form detective marathons, visual radio stories, and 24/7 livestreams that celebrate the timeless charm of old-time radio.

Check out our podcast!
open.spotify.com/show/2bw9PT6bSc92l0mCjCuJr1?si=1f…
www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-7at24-d47616

All images, videos, and sound effects are original creations by Hearth & Home Entertainment! The radio shows are in the public domain.



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LIVE NOW! Crime for Christmas | Sherlock Holmes, Johnny Dollar & Holiday Detective Classics youtube.com/live/TealVTstk_E

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🎉 We’ve Reached 37,000 Subscribers! 🎉

Detective fans, thank you for making The OTR Visual Radio Show your cozy corner for classic mysteries. Your support keeps the radio glow alive and helps us bring Sam Spade, Johnny Dollar, Boston Blackie, Richard Diamond, Nick Carter, Pat Novak, and more right to your homes.

We’re raising a virtual glass of coffee ☕ by the fire 🔥 to every one of you who tunes in, comments, and shares the nostalgia.

👉 Tell us in the comments: When did you first discover Old Time Radio, and which detective hooked you the most?

Here’s to the next case file — and the road to 40k!

3 months ago | [YT] | 218

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"How do you usually enjoy our detective compilations?"

While falling asleep 😴

As background while working/studying 📚

On long drives 🚗

While relaxing at home by the fire 🔥

Just love the nostalgia ❤️

👉 Do you have a favorite time of day to listen? Share it in the comments below!

3 months ago | [YT] | 101

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"Which classic OTR detective keeps you coming back?"

Sam Spade 🕵️‍♂️

Boston Blackie 🎩

Johnny Dollar 💵

Richard Diamond 🎶

Nick Carter 🔍

Pat Novak ⚓

👉 Comment why you chose your favorite — we might feature the results in a future marathon!

3 months ago | [YT] | 71

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🚨 The time is NOW, detectives! 🚨

Tonight’s Golden Age Detective Anthology has just begun, and we’re opening with the one and only DRAGNET — the show that set the standard for true-crime realism.
🎙️ “The story you are about to hear is true…”

From Dragnet’s no-nonsense justice to gangbusters, hardboiled gumshoes, and beyond — this is the grand finale of our Detective Weekend!

👉 Tune in live right now and join the case files
👮 Who remembers hearing Joe Friday’s voice for the very first time?

3 months ago | [YT] | 50

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⏰ 6 Hours Until Detective Weekend Finale!

Tonight’s collection brings detective variety like never before:
🔍 Victorian brilliance — Holmes
🌴 New Orleans mysteries — Shayne
🎭 Broadway atmosphere
🎵 Supernatural suspense — Whistler

The weekend that changed detective radio is about to close with a bang… are you ready for the grand finale?

🔔 Set your reminders now — it all begins at 8PM CST!
youtube.com/live/KDPcIQXH7GM

3 months ago | [YT] | 42

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☕ Good Morning, Detectives!

Last night was unforgettable — 13 legendary investigators brought their best cases to life.
But the mystery isn’t over… 🕵️‍♂️

Tonight at 8PM CST, Part 2 of our Golden Age Detective Anthology premieres — featuring 11 more sleuths from the golden age of radio.

❓ Who’s your pick for tonight’s toughest case — the hardboiled private eye, the brilliant thinker, or the man in the shadows?

🔔 Set your reminders! Detective Weekend continues tonight.

3 months ago | [YT] | 40

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✨ Tonight’s the Night — Detective Weekend Begins! ✨

Body:
At 8PM CST the shadows come alive…
13 legendary investigators, one anthology:
Sam Spade, Nero Wolfe, Boston Blackie, Philip Marlowe, Johnny Dollar, Rocky Jordan, and more!

❓ Question of the Night:
Who would YOU hire for your toughest case — the brilliant Nero Wolfe 🥘 or the street-smart Boston Blackie 🕶️?

🔔 Set your reminders!
This is our biggest detective collection yet — don’t miss it!

3 months ago | [YT] | 47

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Join us for a one hour snack-sized show featuring Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar, hosted by Mr. H! youtube.com/live/rbzA5TMvQJs?feature=share

5 months ago | [YT] | 57

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Join us for tonight's show! With special guest host...H! youtube.com/live/dZY5xCz1-AU?feature=share

5 months ago | [YT] | 46