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Published June 11, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

Johnny Chase: Agent of Space – CBC’s Forgotten Space Opera

Johnny Chase: Agent of Space – CBC's Forgotten Space Opera Trivia: The show's theme music was composed by Canadian progressive-rock band FM! From Air Farce to Outer Space Before becoming a staple

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Published May 30, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

Deep Night: CBC’s Chilling Summer of 2005

Deep Night: CBC's Chilling Summer of 2005 Did You Know? Deep Night was originally planned as a 10-week series but was cut short after 7 episodes, leaving 3 unaired scripts in the CBC archives!

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Published May 28, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

Lost & Found: Leslie Nielsen's "A Walk in New York" (1958) | Rumsey Retro Radio

Lost & Found: Leslie Nielsen's "A Walk in New York" (1958) Did You Know? This CBC radio drama predates Nielsen's comedy fame - recorded just two years after Forbidden Planet! A Canadian in New

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Published May 18, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

The Final Episodes: Closing the Chapter on a Comedy Classic. Subscribers can access Complete Series ZIP

The Final Episodes: Closing the Chapter on a Comedy Classic. Subscribers can access Complete Series ZIP Exclusive: Two more rare episodes from CBC's 1989 summer series! The Next Installment of

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Published May 07, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

The Road to Victory: CBC’s VE Day Broadcast, May 8, 1945

The Road to Victory: CBC's VE Day Broadcast, May 8, 1945 Did You Know? This broadcast reached over 80% of Canadian households - the highest radio audience in CBC history! Canada's Moment of Triumph

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Published May 05, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

Soundings: Jeff Green’s Visionary Radio Sci-Fi Universe

Soundings: Jeff Green's Visionary Radio Sci-Fi Universe Did You Know? The series was recorded using binaural audio technology for immersive 3D soundscapes! Ottawa's Answer to Twilight Zone Produced

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Published May 03, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

The People Across the Street: CBC’s Lost Comedy Gem

The People Across the Street: CBC's Lost Comedy Gem Trivia: Recorded at CBC's Toronto studios, often after midnight when the building was empty! From The Frantics to Suburban Satire Before becoming

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Published May 03, 2025 by Rumsey Retro Radio

Nightfall: CBC’s Groundbreaking Horror Radio Anthology

Nightfall: CBC's Groundbreaking Horror Radio Anthology Did You Know? The show's chilling theme was created using a waterphone and cello bow! Canada's Answer to The Twilight Zone Airing from 1980-1983

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