Here are 10 things you should know about Lew Ayres, born 117 years ago today. He worked in pictures, radio and television in eight consecutive decades, from the 1920s through the 1990s.

Here are 10 things you should know about Marlene Dietrich, born 124 years ago today. Though she often played the libertine, she demonstrated generosity and courage during World War II.

As we watched the 2025 "TCM Remembers" video, we were surprised to learn that Enzo Staiola, who played Bruno in BICYCLE THIEVES (1948), passed this year at 85. It was his first movie, and he was spectacular in it. It’s available on Prime, HBO Max, Kanopy and Criterion Channel if you've not seen it!

Here are 10 things you should know about Richard Widmark, born 111 years ago today. He enjoyed success in theatre, radio, pictures and television.

Here are 10 things you should know about Humphrey Bogart, born 126 years ago today. A true icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Bogart enjoyed success in the theatre, radio and pictures.

Season's greetings from your pals at Cladrite Radio to all our friends, followers and listeners! May you experience joy and peace in the company of family and friends.

Every December, we mix in some classic Christmas music with our regular toe-tapping tunes to put you in the holiday spirit. We've just switched to nothing but seasonal songs, so tune in now and we’ll help keep you and yours in the holiday spirit for the next 48 hours! cladriteradio.com

Here are 10 things you should know about Fredi Washington, born 122 years ago today. Due to the racial restrictions of the era, she enjoyed limited success in Hollywood, but she worked often on stage and was a passionate civil rights activist.

What's that? You need a last minute gift for retro-minded folks on your holiday list? We've got just what you need: a gift certificate for brand new vintage design apparel and other goodies at 7centnickel.com!

At Cladrite Radio, the B. C. Clark holiday jingle is something of a Christmas tradition. Anyone who's ever resided in the Oklahoma City area (as we did) knows it's just not the Christmas season until you've heard the B. C. Clark jingle. More info on this holiday tradition: bit.ly/bcclark11

Here are 10 things you should know about Irene Dunne, born 127 years ago today. She enjoyed acclaim and success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television.

Here's our annual pitch for the Official Christmas Movie of Cladrite Radio: REMEMBER THE NIGHT (1940). Written by Preston Sturges and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray and a great supporting cast, it has it all: comedy, drama, romance—you name it. It airs on TCM tomorrow—Dec 20—at 8 p.m. ET.

Here are 10 things you should know about Sir Noël Coward, born 126 years ago today. He gained fame as a playwright, director, composer, singer, actor and wit.

Here are 10 things you should know about Karen Morley, born on December 12, 1909. Despite a career that ended prematurely due to the Hollywood blacklist, her legacy is a enduring one.

Here are 10 things you should know about Marie Windsor, born 106 years ago today. She enjoyed a half-century of success in radio, television and motion pictures.

Today's the last day to order from the Cladrite Collection at 7centnickel.com & be assured of receiving your order in time for Christmas. Our introductory 10% discount is still in place (coupon code: NICKEL10). And if you're struggling to find something for Dad, we've got a couple of suggestions...

Here are 10 things you should know about John Qualen, born 126 years ago today. He played characters of many nationalities, but Scandinavians were his specialty.

Here are 10 things you should know about Harold Huber, born 116 years ago. A prolific character actor, he enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television.

7-Cent Nickel's first week has gone very well—so well that we've decided to extend our 10% discount for another week. Just use the coupon code NICKEL10 at checkout at 7centnickel.com. Just FYI: Orders must be in by Wednesday, Dec. 10, for delivery in the U.S. by Christmas (at standard rates).

Here are 10 things you should know about Robert Kent, born 117 years ago today. After a brief stage career, he enjoyed success on the screen until his untimely death at 46.

Here are 10 things you should know about Warren William, born 131 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures and radio and was the go-to actor to portray scoundrels in the pre-code era.

Here are 10 things you should know about Sara Allgood, born 146 years ago today. She enjoyed success on the stage and the silver screen in the U.K., Australia and the U.S.

Loretta Young and John Boles dropped by tonight, and Loretta says, "Why not put on some Christmas music?" So the holidays are now in full swing on Cladrite Radio, with just the right amount of classic seasonal recordings of the 1920s, '30s and '40s added to our playlist. cladriteradio.com

Here are 10 things you should know about Astrid Allwyn, born 120 years ago today. After starting her career on the stage, she averaged nearly five pictures a year in her brief 12-year film career.

Kate Smith joins all your pals at Cladrite Radio in wishing you and yours a happy Thanksgiving! If you find your family gathering is growing a bit tense for any reason—politics, football, you name it—just switch on Cladrite Radio! It's hard to stay angry when your toes are tapping! cladriteradio.com

Cladrite Radio has teamed with some like-minded pals to create 7-Cent Nickel, an online shop featuring fun products festooned with vintage graphics. You’ll want to see all four of the collections, but to view our offerings, just visit 7centnickel.com and click on "The Cladrite Collection."

Here are 10 things you should know about Lee Patrick, born 124 years ago today. She was a versatile character actress in the theatre, pictures, radio and TV.

Here are 10 things you should know about Jobyna Ralston, born 126 years ago today. Her screen career was brief but she left an enduring legacy.

Here are 10 things you should know about Reginald Denny, born 134 years ago today. He enjoyed success as a leading man and later a character actor in the theatre, pictures and television.

Here are 10 things you should know about Gene Tierney, born 105 years ago today. She made fewer than 40 films and experienced more than her share of challenges, but she left a lasting cinematic legacy.

Tommy Dorsey was born on November 19, 1905, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. We’re featuring his music all day on Cladrite Radio, so why not tune in now? cladriteradio.com

Here are 10 things you should know about Mischa Auer, born 120 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television.

Here are 10 things you should know about Lewis Stone, born 146 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures and radio.

Here are 10 things you should know about Jack Oakie, born 122 years ago today. He enjoyed success as a comedian in the theatre, vaudeville, pictures, radio and television.

With gratitude and appreciation on this Veterans Day, Cladrite Radio salutes all those who have served and are serving—and the military families who sacrificed while their loved ones served. May our country always prove itself worthy of your efforts. #veteransday

Here are 10 things you should know about Pat O'Brien, born 126 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures, radio and television.

Here are 10 things you should know about Claude Rains, born 136 years ago today. He was an actor's actor, and we'll never say no to watching a movie in which he appears.

Here are 10 things you should know about King Baggot, born 146 years ago today. He was a true film industry pioneer who should be better remembered today.

Here are 10 things you should know about Joel McCrea, born 120 years ago today. Though he later appeared mostly in westerns, he starred in everything from screwball and romantic comedies to thrillers and dramas.

Here are 10 things you should know about Gig Young, born 112 years ago today. He enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures and television before coming to a tragic end.

Here are 10 things you should know about Alice Brady, born 133 years ago today. A talented and versatile actress on stage and screen, her life and career ended far too soon.

It's that time of year again: Cladrite Radio’s annual Halloween Marathon, when our toe-tapping tunes of the 1920s, '30s and '40s turn just a little bit terrifying, is underway! The spooky fun ends at midnight ET on Friday, so don't miss out—tune in now! cladriteradio.com

If you or someone you know is visually impaired, we are now adding a second audio feed to our videos on Youtube. To hear the video captions read aloud, click on Settings (gear icon) and select the audio track entitled English Descriptive. Here's our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/@CladriteRadio

Here are 10 things you should know about Hope Emerson, born 128 years ago today. She enjoyed success in vaudeville, Broadway, pictures, radio, nightclubs and television.

Here are 10 things you should know about Margaret Wycherly, born 144 years ago today (or thereabouts—sources vary). Though she focused primarily on her stage career, she left an enduring screen legacy.

We were sorry to learn of the passing of June Lockhart. Here are 10 things you should know about her life and career—in the theatre, radio, pictures, television and even video games.

Here are 10 things you should know about Leo G. Carroll, born 139 years ago today. He enjoyed a career on stage, screen, radio and television that spanned nearly 70 years.

Here are 10 things you should know about Coleen Gray, born 103 years ago today. She enjoyed success in the theatre, pictures and television.

Here are 10 things you should know about Joan Fontaine, born 108 years ago today. She and her sister, Olivia de Havilland, are the only siblings to have won Best Actress (or Actor) Academy Awards.

Happy Arlene Francis's birthday to all who celebrate!