Strange As It Seems - Single Episodes


(4.2 stars; 31 reviews)

Strange As It Seems was a captivating radio program that shared strange and unusual tales about fantastic people and events, inspired by the daily syndicated newspaper cartoon panels of John Hix. The show first aired on March 22, 1935, on the Columbia Don Lee Coast radio network, originally as a 15-minute program.

Throughout its run, the program featured dramatized segments interspersed with dramatic music and commercials. Hosted by Gayne Whitman, the show included intriguing stories, trivia, and even live interviews with unusual personalities. After several schedule changes and a brief hiatus, it returned in 1938 and later became a 30-minute network program on CBS from 1939 to 1940.

With a total of over 600 radio programs produced, Strange As It Seems left a lasting legacy in the world of radio entertainment.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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Chapters

The World's Most Ingenious Salesman 24:46
The Author Who Ate His Own Book 12:32
The Man Who Ate a Fortune 11:25
The Man Who Sold the World 11:51
The Banquet of Ghosts 11:31
The Web Of Gold 11:09
How America Was Named 11:13
The Raw Deal 11:43
Where Is Swanee River 11:51
Fort Blunder 11:19
The Diamond Dinner 11:01
The Elephant Who Ran A Zoo 11:39
The Costliest Temple in the World 11:06
The Mysterious River 11:03
The Self-Appointed Record Breaker 11:48
The Woman Who Tempted Fate 14:57
The World's Smartest Counterfeiter 15:08
The World's Largest Diamond 15:08
The Power of the Press 15:03
Rome Transplanted 14:52
Stories About the Oregon Trail 15:04
The Peacemakers 14:54
The Happy Accident 14:54
London Pays Rent to the King 14:47
Poe's Raven Actually a White Owl 14:50
The Martyr To Etiquette 14:55
The Devil Tracks Of Devonshire 15:03
The Man Who Financed the Revolution 14:26
The Key That Performed A Miracle 14:53
Horse Flies That Made History 14:37
The Old Fashioned Cure For Rabies 15:00
The Dog Came Back 15:02
The Human Horse 15:10
The Man Who Solved His Own Crime 14:54
The Beard Tax 14:56
The World's Most Valuable Book 14:54
The Baby Spy 14:55
Cinderella's Slipper 15:04
The Original Sherlock Holmes 3:55
The Mystery of the Barbados 14:57
The King Who Saw Ghosts 14:56
The Man Fate Could Not Conquer 15:05
The Man Who Had Green Hair 15:04
The Lost Art 14:58
For Whom Was Pennsylvania Named 15:00
Sarah Bernhardt's Coffin 15:01
The King Who Could Not Die 15:02
The Bloodless Battle 15:13
The First American Dice Shooter 15:16
The Mark of the Hesperus 15:06
The Woman Who Sold the Winds 15:07
The Smoker's Rebellion 15:21
The World's Most Expensive Cold Cure 14:59
The Wolf Month 14:59
Owl Testifies At Trial 14:55
The Man Who Fell Five Miles 15:15
Little Jack Horner Really Lived 14:57
The Neck Verse 14:45
The Statue of Irony 14:50
Hot Money 14:52
The Pirate's Revenge - Jean LaFitte 14:58
Washington Crosses the Rhine 14:46
The Worthless Winner 14:43

Reviews

Strange As It Seems (all eps) Had a good time listening to all.


(4 stars)

I'm been an OTR junkie for lo, these many years. Love doing mindless games with these to relax before sleep. Many thanks to the donor of this series---dedication & care are evident - 10.0 points...and some were truly gems. Hey, for those of you under the age of, say, forty-ish...think of these as podcasts from those great programs of yesterday. Now, imagine there's NO wi-fi. Ackkķ! Seriously, sip a cuppa /vintage of your beverage of choice, close your eyes and VISUALIZE- and make the story your very own...it makes it so worth it. Hope this review helps some who might not take this lovely trip of the mind. Have fun! Salustra

Some great stuff mixed in with the bland


(4 stars)

I loved hearing the actual voice of George Washington Carver in the first episode.

simply fun.


(5 stars)

These are so easy to listen to. Short, simple, entertaining stories. I listen to them as I’m falling asleep!

great series!


(5 stars)

Seeking documenting about the story told in "how America got it's name". claims a WW1 pilot got his plane into a landing pattern then died. plane landed safely.