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Here are 10 things you should know about Chester Morris, born 125 years ago today. Morris enjoyed a successful career in theatre, film, radio and television that spanned more than half a century.
February 16, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Here are 10 things you should know about Chester Morris, born 125 years ago today. Morris enjoyed a successful career in theatre, film, radio and television that spanned more than half a century.
Happy Valentine's Day! We love all our listeners, followers and—most especially—our Patreon supporters, a group that you can join for as little as $5 a month. You'll be helping to keep our station (and the content we share here) alive and streaming. patreon.com/cladriteradio
February 14, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! We love all our listeners, followers and—most especially—our Patreon supporters, a group that you can join for as little as $5 a month. You'll be helping to keep our station (and the content we share here) alive and streaming. patreon.com/cladriteradio
Here are 10 things you should know about Florence Rice, born 119 years ago today. After enjoying success on Broadway, she worked steadily in pictures over a brief Hollywood career. #oldmovies
February 14, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Here are 10 things you should know about Florence Rice, born 119 years ago today. After enjoying success on Broadway, she worked steadily in pictures over a brief Hollywood career. #oldmovies
Cladrite Radio is pleased to announce a new sponsor: Pintele, a seven-part weekly podcast from author Noah Diamond, is an exploration of Jewish identity, filled with comedy, tragedy, music & mishegoss. The first chapter is live now, wherever you get your podcasts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuDs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuDs...
February 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Cladrite Radio is pleased to announce a new sponsor: Pintele, a seven-part weekly podcast from author Noah Diamond, is an exploration of Jewish identity, filled with comedy, tragedy, music & mishegoss. The first chapter is live now, wherever you get your podcasts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuDs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuDs...
Here are 10 things you should know about Ludwig Stössel, born 143 years ago today. After a long career in Germany and Austria, he came to the U.S. where he enjoyed success in pictures and on television.
February 12, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Here are 10 things you should know about Ludwig Stössel, born 143 years ago today. After a long career in Germany and Austria, he came to the U.S. where he enjoyed success in pictures and on television.
Cladrite Radio sponsor Mint Theater Co. revives forgotten plays from the 20th century. Last year, the Mint mounted Sally Carson's CROOKED CROSS, a play that still resonates today; now thru 2/22 they're streaming it for free (donate a few bucks when you watch). minttheater.org/production/c...
February 11, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Cladrite Radio sponsor Mint Theater Co. revives forgotten plays from the 20th century. Last year, the Mint mounted Sally Carson's CROOKED CROSS, a play that still resonates today; now thru 2/22 they're streaming it for free (donate a few bucks when you watch). minttheater.org/production/c...
Here are 10 things you should know about Alan Hale, Sr., born 134 years ago today. He was one of the busiest character actors in film history, appearing in nearly 250 movies in 38 years. #oldmovies
February 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Here are 10 things you should know about Alan Hale, Sr., born 134 years ago today. He was one of the busiest character actors in film history, appearing in nearly 250 movies in 38 years. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Brian Donlevy, born 125 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
February 10, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Here are 10 things you should know about Brian Donlevy, born 125 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Charles Ruggles, born 140 years ago today. He enjoyed a career that spanned more than six decades in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
February 9, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Here are 10 things you should know about Charles Ruggles, born 140 years ago today. He enjoyed a career that spanned more than six decades in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about James Craig, born 114 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television.
February 5, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Here are 10 things you should know about James Craig, born 114 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television.
Some years ago, Cladrite Radio founder Brett Leveridge appeared on the public radio show This American Life. One of the shows he was on, “The Kindness of Strangers,” is airing again this weekend. We’re told it’ll be featured on their podcast too. Give it a listen—we think you’ll enjoy it.
February 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Some years ago, Cladrite Radio founder Brett Leveridge appeared on the public radio show This American Life. One of the shows he was on, “The Kindness of Strangers,” is airing again this weekend. We’re told it’ll be featured on their podcast too. Give it a listen—we think you’ll enjoy it.
Here are 10 things you should know about Mary Carlisle, born 112 years ago today. She was never a A-list star, but over a 14-year career, she made her mark on Hollywood. #oldmovies
February 3, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Here are 10 things you should know about Mary Carlisle, born 112 years ago today. She was never a A-list star, but over a 14-year career, she made her mark on Hollywood. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Frank Albertson, born 117 years ago today. He was a busy character actor (and occasional leading man) in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
February 2, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Here are 10 things you should know about Frank Albertson, born 117 years ago today. He was a busy character actor (and occasional leading man) in the theatre, pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Percy Helton, born 132 years ago today. The prolific character actor enjoyed a stage, film and television career that spanned 65 years. #oldmovies
February 1, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Here are 10 things you should know about Percy Helton, born 132 years ago today. The prolific character actor enjoyed a stage, film and television career that spanned 65 years. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about John Ireland, born 112 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures and television.
January 31, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Here are 10 things you should know about John Ireland, born 112 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures and television.
Here are 10 things you should know about Ernst Lubitsch, born 134 years ago today. The phrase "the Lubitsch Touch" was not just hype; he was a true giant of cinema.
January 29, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Here are 10 things you should know about Ernst Lubitsch, born 134 years ago today. The phrase "the Lubitsch Touch" was not just hype; he was a true giant of cinema.
Here are 10 things you should know about Donna Reed, born 105 years ago today. In a 45-year career, she enjoyed success in pictures, radio and television.
January 27, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Here are 10 things you should know about Donna Reed, born 105 years ago today. In a 45-year career, she enjoyed success in pictures, radio and television.
Here are 10 things you should know about Dolores Moran, born 100 years ago today. Her Hollywood career was brief but not without its highlights.
January 26, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Here are 10 things you should know about Dolores Moran, born 100 years ago today. Her Hollywood career was brief but not without its highlights.
Here are 10 things you should know about Dan Duryea, born 119 years ago today. He worked steadily in theatre, pictures, radio and television, making his mark by playing bad guys.
January 24, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Here are 10 things you should know about Dan Duryea, born 119 years ago today. He worked steadily in theatre, pictures, radio and television, making his mark by playing bad guys.
Here are 10 things you should know about J. Carrol Naish, born 130 years ago today. The prolific and versatile character actor was renowned for the wide range of nationalities he portrayed.
January 22, 2026 at 1:57 AM
Here are 10 things you should know about J. Carrol Naish, born 130 years ago today. The prolific and versatile character actor was renowned for the wide range of nationalities he portrayed.
Here are 10 things you should know about Leon Ames, born 124 years ago today. Best remembered for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944), he played a range of roles in many different genres on Broadway, in pictures and on television. #OldMovies
January 20, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Here are 10 things you should know about Leon Ames, born 124 years ago today. Best remembered for MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS (1944), he played a range of roles in many different genres on Broadway, in pictures and on television. #OldMovies
Here are a couple of ads from British newspapers in which Lilian Bond, yesterday's birthday gal, endorses a toothbrush and shampoo. She was still in her teens at the time, but already a stage and cabaret star in London.
January 19, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Here are a couple of ads from British newspapers in which Lilian Bond, yesterday's birthday gal, endorses a toothbrush and shampoo. She was still in her teens at the time, but already a stage and cabaret star in London.
Here are 10 things you should know about Lilian Bond, born 118 years ago today. She enjoyed success on the London stage, Broadway, pictures and television. #OldMovies
January 19, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Here are 10 things you should know about Lilian Bond, born 118 years ago today. She enjoyed success on the London stage, Broadway, pictures and television. #OldMovies
Here are 10 things you should know about Grant Withers, born 121 years ago today. He enjoyed leading man status early in his career, but by the 1940s had transitioned to character parts. #oldmovies
January 18, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Here are 10 things you should know about Grant Withers, born 121 years ago today. He enjoyed leading man status early in his career, but by the 1940s had transitioned to character parts. #oldmovies
Here are 10 things you should know about William Bendix, born 120 years ago today. He appeared on the Broadway stage before attaining success in pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies
January 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Here are 10 things you should know about William Bendix, born 120 years ago today. He appeared on the Broadway stage before attaining success in pictures, radio and television. #oldmovies