My sisters and I were raised on the old timey shows such as those that used to be on air. I watched shows like Red Skelton, Ed Sullivan, Green Acres, Mr. Ed, The Musters, I Love Lucy, etc. In short, these radio shows weren't a stretch for me because it's what I grew up with.
I chose Red Rider, Red Skelton, and A Date With Judy. I loved all three. I miss shows with clean humor, you did have to censor for your kids. Values were taught and enforced by those listening. There was just enough suspense tied with comical and satirical humor to keep those listening interested.
The only thing different for me was I couldn't see the things happening. I had to use my imaginations and "paint" the scenes myself. However, back then it wasn't a loss because they'd never seen it on TV anyway. The just assumed it would always be that way. Whereas for myself, it was a little disconcerting to listen and not watch.
I had no trouble at all listening to these classics. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the puns, jokes, and action. I'm planning on listening to several more. These radio shows took me back to when I was little and playing with my sisters, and then going in and sitting on grandpa's lap with a bowl of popcorn and watching these same shows.
I wish that more kids nowadays used their imaginations in conjunction with their entertainment sources! It is a shame that more kids aren't exposed to those old broadcasts and are instead bombarded with MTV, DVR, and iPods! It's funny how quickly things change.
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