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Old-time radio actor

Joseph Forte

Horowitz on radio's Life with Luigi.

We have him in 131 episodes of 20 series, 1944 to 1956, and 18 of our live channels play them around the clock, free.

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About Joseph Forte

Joseph Forte, from Radio Life, March 16, 1947, page 34
Joseph Forte in Radio Life, March 16, 1947, page 34.Public domain in the United States: Radio Life (Los Angeles weekly) 1947: copyright not renewed. Radio Life

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A 1950 Radio and Television Mirror profile says he left home at 13 to join a medicine show, and as a small child built toy theaters out of cigar boxes. Source: Radio and Television Mirror (1950), via Lantern

On CBS's Life with Luigi (1948-1953) he played Horowitz, the East European classmate in Luigi's night-school citizenship class. Source: Wikipedia

Life with Luigi is by far his largest series in RadioGOLDINdex, with 146 recordings dated 1949 to 1954, including rebroadcasts. Source: RadioGOLDINdex

He played principal Osgood Conklin in the first episode of Our Miss Brooks (July 19, 1948); Gale Gordon took the part for the rest of the run. Source: Wikipedia

RadioGOLDINdex lists him in 26 broadcasts of The Adventures of Michael Shayne, Detective (1945), 14 of Let George Do It (1948-1952) and 5 of All-Star Western Theatre (1946-1947). Source: RadioGOLDINdex

His earliest broadcast in RadioGOLDINdex is The Joe Penner Show on November 3, 1938, followed by Doctor Christian in 1938 and 1939 and seven Command Performance shows in 1942. Source: RadioGOLDINdex

On a 1945 G.I. Journal burlesque edition he and Harry Lang performed a "Who's On First"-style routine. Source: RadioGOLDINdex

Listen live: the channels that play Joseph Forte

Free 24/7 stations. These play the episodes below, in rotation with the rest of their shows.

Bob Bailey in a Los Angeles detective's office at night

The series' own channel

Let George Do It

13 of his episodes: Let George Do It (13)

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Larry Thor on a rain-slick Broadway at night

The series' own channel

Broadway Is My Beat

6 of his episodes: Broadway Is My Beat (6)

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Illustrated cover for Lux Radio Theatre: a 1930s Hollywood theatre stage before a closed gold curtain, a single ribbon microphone in a spotlight

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Lux Radio Theatre

6 of his episodes: Lux Radio Theatre (6)

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Illustrated cover for The Whistler: a lonely rain-slicked city street at night

The series' own channel

The Whistler

2 of his episodes: The Whistler (2)

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William Conrad, the voice of Marshal Matt Dillon on CBS Radio's Gunsmoke, in a 1952 publicity photo

The series' own channel

Gunsmoke

1 of his episodes: Gunsmoke (1)

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Buster Pratt, the host of Laugh Track

Mixed channel

Laugh Track

69 of his episodes: Life with Luigi (61), Fibber McGee and Molly (5), The Great Gildersleeve (2), Day In The Life Of Dennis Day (1)

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Sal Vitale, the host of Gumshoe

Mixed channel

Gumshoe

30 of his episodes: Let George Do It (13), Broadway Is My Beat (6), This is Your FBI (3), Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator (2), Rocky Fortune (2), This Is Your FBI (2), Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (1), Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1)

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Marshal Ramrod, the host of Dry Gulch

Mixed channel

Dry Gulch

18 of his episodes: All Star Western Theatre (12), Wild Bill Hickok (4), Gunsmoke (1), Tales of the Texas Rangers (1)

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Illustrated cover for Opening Night: the front of a 1930s art-deco movie palace on premiere night, crossed searchlight beams in the sky

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Opening Night

12 of his episodes: Lux Radio Theatre (6), Family Theater (5), CBS Radio Workshop (1)

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Joseph Forte’s shows on Stupid Potato

SeriesYearsEpisodes
Life with Luigi1949 to 195361
Let George Do It1948 to 195213
All Star Western Theatre1946 to 194712
Broadway Is My Beat1949 to 19536
Lux Radio Theatre1944 to 19556
Family Theater1947 to 19545
Fibber McGee and Molly1952 to 19555
Wild Bill Hickok1951 to 19544
This is Your FBI1951 to 19523
Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator19552
Rocky Fortune1953 to 19542
The Great Gildersleeve19512
The Whistler1951 to 19522
This Is Your FBI1951 to 19532
CBS Radio Workshop19561
Day In The Life Of Dennis Day19461
Gunsmoke19541
Richard Diamond, Private Detective19491
Tales of the Texas Rangers19511
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar19501

Joseph Forte episodes: 5 free to hear

Each one names Joseph Forte on the air, in its cast list or in the show itself. Each title opens the episode’s page: what happens, the transcript from the moment he is named, and listens from any line.

  1. Dennis Writes a Radio ScriptDay In The Life Of Dennis Day · November 14, 1946 · Whole and free in the podcast
  2. Luigi Throws a Party at the StoreLife with Luigi · October 4, 1949 · Episode guide · 60-second listens from any line
  3. Columbus Day PlayLife with Luigi · October 11, 1949 · Episode guide · 60-second listens from any line
  4. The City Zoning CommissionLife with Luigi · October 25, 1949 · Episode guide · 60-second listens from any line
  5. Thanksgiving CelebrationLife with Luigi · November 22, 1949 · Episode guide · 60-second listens from any line

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All 131 Joseph Forte episodes, by show

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Life with Luigi 61 episodes, 1949 to 1953
  1. Luigi Throws a Party at the StoreOctober 4, 1949 · Episode guide · Free
  2. Columbus Day PlayOctober 11, 1949 · Episode guide · Free
  3. The City Zoning CommissionOctober 25, 1949 · Episode guide · Free
  4. Thanksgiving CelebrationNovember 22, 1949 · Episode guide · Free
  5. Post Office Breaks Luigi's GiftDecember 6, 1949 · Potato Plus
  6. Gifts for PasqualeDecember 20, 1949 · Potato Plus
  7. Cold SeasonJanuary 17, 1950 · Potato Plus
  8. Using Television to Increase BusinessJanuary 24, 1950 · Potato Plus
  9. Flunking the Final Exam on PurposeJanuary 31, 1950 · Potato Plus
  10. The Abraham Lincoln LetterFebruary 7, 1950 · Potato Plus
  11. Valentine's Date at the Pump RoomFebruary 14, 1950 · Potato Plus
  12. Income Tax SeasonMarch 7, 1950 · Potato Plus
  13. Big Brothers of AmericaMarch 14, 1950 · Potato Plus
  14. Luigi Enlists in the MarinesMarch 21, 1950 · Potato Plus
  15. Luigi Finds a WalletMarch 28, 1950 · Potato Plus
  16. The Traffic LightApril 4, 1950 · Potato Plus
  17. Basco is a Good NameApril 11, 1950 · Potato Plus
  18. Soothos Cough Syrup GuaranteeMay 2, 1950 · Potato Plus
  19. Taking a Picture of RosaMay 23, 1950 · Potato Plus
  20. Luigi's Antiques are Auctioned OffMay 30, 1950 · Potato Plus
  21. Luigi Stands Up to PasqualeJune 13, 1950 · Potato Plus
  22. July 4th ParadeJuly 4, 1950 · Potato Plus
  23. Luigi has a Fire in the StoreAugust 15, 1950 · Potato Plus
  24. Business Trip to BuffaloAugust 22, 1950 · Potato Plus
  25. Luigi Sells Ice CreamSeptember 5, 1950 · Potato Plus
  26. Trolley TransferSeptember 26, 1950 · Potato Plus
  27. Luigi Gives BloodOctober 3, 1950 · Potato Plus
  28. Pasquale Hires a TutorOctober 17, 1950 · Potato Plus
  29. Antique Dealers of America AssociationOctober 24, 1950 · Potato Plus
  30. Right to Vote Taken AwayOctober 31, 1950 · Potato Plus
  31. Luigi Opens his Barber ShopNovember 7, 1950 · Potato Plus
  32. Headaches or HeartachesNovember 14, 1950 · Potato Plus
  33. Moonlighting at the Daisy Jones Pie FactoryNovember 21, 1950 · Potato Plus
  34. Not Counted in the CensusNovember 28, 1950 · Potato Plus
  35. Luigi Joins the Record Collector's ClubDecember 12, 1950 · Potato Plus
  36. A Christmas Present for PasqualeDecember 19, 1950 · Potato Plus
  37. A Visit from the Immigration ServiceDecember 26, 1950 · Potato Plus
  38. Luigi Deposits a California CheckJanuary 16, 1951 · Potato Plus
  39. Luigi Refuses to Talk to PasqualeJanuary 23, 1951 · Potato Plus
  40. Luigi has his Tonsils RemovedFebruary 13, 1951 · Potato Plus
  41. The Spring WalkMarch 20, 1951 · Potato Plus
  42. Miss Spaulding ResignsApril 24, 1951 · Potato Plus
  43. Rosa's Make-Over for the Antique Dealer's DanceMay 22, 1951 · Potato Plus
  44. How to Make Minestrone SoupMay 29, 1951 · Potato Plus
  45. Luigi Becomes a Soda JerkJune 12, 1951 · Potato Plus
  46. Luigi Throws a Party for his SalesmenJune 26, 1951 · Potato Plus
  47. Luigi's Block PartySeptember 11, 1951 · Potato Plus
  48. Mama Thinks Luigi is a MillionaireOctober 2, 1951 · Potato Plus
  49. Why Was My Face Red' ContestOctober 9, 1951 · Potato Plus
  50. Luigi the Square Dance CallerOctober 23, 1951 · Potato Plus
  51. A Christmas Present for PasqualeDecember 25, 1951 · Potato Plus
  52. Luigi Takes Rosa to the MoviesJanuary 8, 1952 · Potato Plus
  53. High Standard of LivingJanuary 29, 1952 · Potato Plus
  54. The Toledo Weighing MachineFebruary 12, 1952 · Potato Plus
  55. Three Little WordsMarch 25, 1952 · Potato Plus
  56. InsomniaApril 15, 1952 · Potato Plus
  57. Spending the Day at the BeachSeptember 2, 1952 · Potato Plus
  58. Horowitz's 25th Wedding AnniversarySeptember 23, 1952 · Potato Plus
  59. Luigi Wants to Buy a RefrigeratorOctober 7, 1952 · Potato Plus
  60. Luigi Worried About School Safety ZoneJanuary 27, 1953 · Potato Plus
  61. Luigi Feels Like a FailureFebruary 10, 1953 · Potato Plus
Let George Do It 13 episodes, 1948 to 1952
  1. Friendship ClubsMay 31, 1948 · Potato Plus
  2. The Money MakerAugust 2, 1948 · Potato Plus
  3. The CowardSeptember 19, 1949 · Potato Plus
  4. Double DeathOctober 17, 1949 · Potato Plus
  5. Picture With a Black FrameMay 8, 1950 · Potato Plus
  6. Cover for an HourSeptember 18, 1950 · Potato Plus
  7. Nothing but the TruthNovember 27, 1950 · Potato Plus
  8. How Guilty Can You GetFebruary 19, 1951 · Potato Plus
  9. The Prairie DogMarch 12, 1951 · Potato Plus
  10. The Prairie DogMarch 19, 1951 · Potato Plus
  11. The Last PayoffDecember 10, 1951 · Potato Plus
  12. Stolen GoodsDecember 17, 1951 · Potato Plus
  13. Cortez IslandFebruary 11, 1952 · Potato Plus
All Star Western Theatre 12 episodes, 1946 to 1947
  1. I Came From Texas with Tex RitterOctober 13, 1946 · Potato Plus
  2. The Man From Alabama with Johnny Mack BrownOctober 20, 1946 · Potato Plus
  3. At Sundown with Alan LaneOctober 27, 1946 · Potato Plus
  4. Good Acting Done Cheap with Smiley BurnetteNovember 10, 1946 · Potato Plus
  5. Down Mexico Way with Jimmy WakelyNovember 17, 1946 · Potato Plus
  6. From East To West with William MarshallNovember 24, 1946 · Potato Plus
  7. The Voot Cowboy with Ken CurtisDecember 1, 1946 · Potato Plus
  8. Star Bar-Bar W Feud with Eddie DeanDecember 15, 1946 · Potato Plus
  9. The Phantom Rider with Dennis MooreDecember 22, 1946 · Potato Plus
  10. Cripple Creek FeudMarch 16, 1947 · Potato Plus
  11. The Bar-K Dude Ranch with Ken CardApril 6, 1947 · Potato Plus
  12. Texas Adventure with Monte HaleApril 8, 1947 · Potato Plus
Broadway Is My Beat 6 episodes, 1949 to 1953
  1. The Sherman Gates Murder CaseDecember 3, 1949 · Potato Plus
  2. The Francie Green Murder CaseMarch 24, 1950 · Potato Plus
  3. The Frank Briscoe Murder CaseJuly 10, 1950 · Potato Plus
  4. The Anna Compton Murder CaseSeptember 15, 1951 · Potato Plus
  5. The Alice Mayo Murder CaseMay 24, 1952 · Potato Plus
  6. The Joe Turner Murder CaseFebruary 21, 1953 · Potato Plus
Lux Radio Theatre 6 episodes, 1944 to 1955
  1. It Started with EveNovember 20, 1944 · Potato Plus
  2. Mother Wore TightsFebruary 2, 1948 · Potato Plus
  3. April ShowersMay 16, 1949 · Potato Plus
  4. Mother Wore TightsNovember 14, 1949 · Potato Plus
  5. My Man GodfreyNovember 9, 1954 · Potato Plus
  6. Mother Wore TightsJanuary 4, 1955 · Potato Plus
Family Theater 5 episodes, 1947 to 1954
  1. Ernie's DayApril 24, 1947 · Potato Plus
  2. Journey HomeNovember 6, 1947 · Potato Plus
  3. One in a MillionJuly 22, 1948 · Potato Plus
  4. TestimonialSeptember 2, 1953 · Potato Plus
  5. HackieJanuary 13, 1954 · Potato Plus
Fibber McGee and Molly 5 episodes, 1952 to 1955
  1. Heat Wave, Selling UmbrellasApril 1, 1952 · Potato Plus
  2. The Rich Friend GertOctober 7, 1952 · Potato Plus
  3. Citizen X Contest ContinuesJanuary 18, 1954 · Potato Plus
  4. Molly's Book EndSeptember 8, 1954 · Potato Plus
  5. Molly's Book End (Rebroadcast ofOctober 7, 1955 · Potato Plus
Wild Bill Hickok 4 episodes, 1951 to 1954
  1. Warpath or PeaceJune 24, 1951 · Potato Plus
  2. The Mysterious FistAugust 26, 1951 · Potato Plus
  3. Riverboat To St.JoeOctober 28, 1953 · Potato Plus
  4. Eight Hundred Feet DownJanuary 27, 1954 · Potato Plus
This is Your FBI 3 episodes, 1951 to 1952
  1. The StrangerOctober 19, 1951 · Potato Plus
  2. The LonerApril 25, 1952 · Potato Plus
  3. The Frivolous CousinsNovember 7, 1952 · Potato Plus
Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator 2 episodes, 1955
  1. Corpse on the TownMarch 9, 1955 · Potato Plus
  2. Sucker BaitJune 9, 1955 · Potato Plus
Rocky Fortune 2 episodes, 1953 to 1954
  1. The Prize Fight FixDecember 29, 1953 · Potato Plus
  2. The Football FixFebruary 2, 1954 · Potato Plus
The Great Gildersleeve 2 episodes, 1951
  1. Marjorie and Bronco's First AnniversaryMay 9, 1951 · Potato Plus
  2. Bronco's Father Arrives - Twins Are NamedMay 23, 1951 · Potato Plus
The Whistler 2 episodes, 1951 to 1952
  1. Fatal StepDecember 30, 1951 · Potato Plus
  2. Little Red BookFebruary 10, 1952 · Potato Plus
This Is Your FBI 2 episodes, 1951 to 1953
  1. The Flying FelonNovember 23, 1951 · Potato Plus
  2. Mr. Big ShotJanuary 2, 1953 · Potato Plus
CBS Radio Workshop 1 episode, 1956
  1. Colloquy number 4 - The Joe Miller Joke BookNovember 4, 1956 · Potato Plus
Day In The Life Of Dennis Day 1 episode, 1946
  1. Dennis Writes a Radio ScriptNovember 14, 1946 · Free
Gunsmoke 1 episode, 1954
  1. The PromiseSeptember 6, 1954 · Potato Plus
Richard Diamond, Private Detective 1 episode, 1949
  1. The Harry Baker CaseSeptember 3, 1949 · Potato Plus
Tales of the Texas Rangers 1 episode, 1951
  1. Square DanceMay 20, 1951 · Potato Plus
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar 1 episode, 1950
  1. The Dead First-HelpersApril 11, 1950 · Potato Plus

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Named in the same cast lists, counted across the episodes above.

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