From Halloween Frights to Christmas Delights: WOTR Radio Network's 2026 Holiday Celebration!
The holiday season is here, and the WOTR Radio Network is preparing an unforgettable lineup of classic radio entertainment!
From the terrifying tales of Halloween to the warmth of Thanksgiving, the magic of Christmas, and the suspenseful excitement of New Year's Eve, we're bringing back some of our most cherished broadcasting traditions throughout the closing months of 2026.
Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovering the magic of old-time radio, we invite you to join us for a season filled with nostalgia, laughter, mystery, and unforgettable memories!
🎃 Halloween Spooktacular — October 29–31
Halloween Spooktacular has a new home this year: Nightmare Radio USA!
Following our nightly Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde countdown, our three-day Halloween celebration begins October 29 with an Inner Sanctum Mysteries Marathon, followed by an all-night presentation of The Witch's Tale. October 30 brings 24 Hours of The War of the Worlds, featuring the legendary Mercury Theatre back-to-back broadcast that made radio history.
Then, on Halloween Day, prepare for a frightening lineup featuring Lights Out, the complete 13-part George Edwards production of Frankenstein, Dracula from the Mercury Theatre, Frankenstein from Suspense, W Is for Werewolf from Dark Fantasy, and a late-night marathon of The Haunting Hour.
Three days of classic radio horror, supernatural mysteries, and spine-tingling entertainment await!
🦃 Thanksgiving CELEBRATION— November 25–29
One of Old Time Radio USA's longest-standing holiday traditions returns Thanksgiving Eve!
Our annual Thanksgiving Marathon begins Wednesday evening, November 25, with a special holiday welcome and year-end programming announcement from the station owner.
Immediately following that introduction, we'll present the classic The Elgin Watch Thanksgiving Special From 1948, featuring a wonderful combination of comedy, drama, and music from radio's Golden Age.
Then, settle in for more than 72 hours of Thanksgiving programming, featuring memorable holiday episodes from some of America's most beloved classic radio programs.
Whether you're preparing Thanksgiving dinner, gathering with family, or simply relaxing at home, let Old Time Radio USA bring the warmth, laughter, and nostalgia of Thanksgivings past into your celebration!
🎄 AN OLD TIME RADIO USA CHRISTMAS Begins — November 29th
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas on Old Time Radio USA!
Immediately following our Thanksgiving Marathon on Saturday morning, November 28, we'll once again begin our traditional Christmas programming celebration! For nearly five weeks, From the hilarious holiday adventures of The Jack Benny Program, Fibber McGee and Molly, and The Great Gildersleeve to heartwarming Christmas stories, dramatic performances, westerns, mysteries, and unforgettable holiday specials, there's something for everyone!
And, of course, Santa Claus himself returns to Old Time Radio USA, lending his familiar jolly voice to our special Christmas station identifications throughout the season! Whether you're decorating the Christmas tree, wrapping presents, baking cookies, or gathering with loved ones, we hope Old Time Radio USA becomes part of your family's Christmas traditions. Our Christmas celebration continues throughout December, with one very important exception.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day — December 7
On Monday, December 7, Old Time Radio USA will temporarily pause its Christmas programming for our annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. This year marks the 85th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, an event that forever changed American history and brought the United States into World War II. Throughout the day, we'll honor the lives lost, the sacrifices made, and the generation that experienced one of the most significant moments in our nation's history. Radio played an extraordinary role in bringing the events of December 7, 1941, into American homes, and preserving that history remains an important part of our mission. A day to remember. A generation never forgotten. Our regular Christmas programming resumes Tuesday, December 8, and continues through the holiday season.
🎙️ New Year's Suspense Marathon — December 31
Some traditions are simply too good to change! Beginning Thursday, December 31, at 6:00 PM Eastern, Old Time Radio USA welcomes back our longstanding 36-hour Suspense New Year's Marathon, carrying listeners out of 2026 and into 2027! Although our sister station, Suspense Radio USA, broadcasts the legendary series around the clock, the New Year's Eve Suspense Marathon has been a cherished Old Time Radio USA tradition for many years.
And we wouldn't have it any other way! Prepare for 36 thrilling hours of unforgettable mysteries, psychological thrillers, unexpected twists, and some of the finest dramatic storytelling ever heard on American radio. It's our favorite way to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new!
📻 Celebrate the Holidays With the WOTR Radio Network!
From Halloween frights to Thanksgiving memories, a solemn day of remembrance, the wonderful sounds of Christmas, and the suspenseful excitement of New Year's Eve, we're proud to keep these great broadcasting traditions alive.
Here's your 2026 holiday programming calendar:
Dates | Special Programming | Station |
October 29–31 | Halloween Spooktacular | Nightmare Radio USA |
November 25–29 | Thanksgiving Celebration | Old Time Radio USA |
November 29 | An Old Time Radio USA Christmas Begins | Old Time Radio USA |
December 7 | Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | Old Time Radio USA |
December 8 | An Old Time Radio USA Christmas Resumes | Old Time Radio USA |
December 31, 6 PM ET | New Year's Suspense Marathon | Old Time Radio USA |
All times Eastern. Programming times are approximate and subject to change.
As another year draws to a close, we want to thank our listeners for their continued support and for helping us preserve the wonderful entertainment of radio's Golden Age.
Whether you've been with us for years or have only recently discovered our stations, we're grateful to have you listening.
From all of us at the WOTR Radio Network, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, a very Merry Christmas, and a wonderful New Year!
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