http://retro-otr.com Podcasting to share family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Tue, 21 May 2013 23:23:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Podcasting to share family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Keith Heltsley clean Keith Heltsley keith@heltsley.net keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) Podcasting to share family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Clean, Entertainment, Old time Radio, Classic Radio, Vintage Radio, Family Friendly, Comedy, Drama, Audio Drama, Westerns http://retro-otr.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://retro-otr.com TV-G Illinois Daily http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-sell-car-raffle-tickets-460521/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-sell-car-raffle-tickets-460521/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 23:23:59 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20063 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-sell-car-raffle-tickets-460521/feed/ 0 1946,Betting,Competitions,Lum_And_Abner,New_Cars,Raffles,Rivalry,Tickets After Cedric's secret about losing his job as Bob Hope's new joke writer is out, our heros in Pine Ridge move along to another life adventure. - In the Jot 'Em Down Store, Lum has bought a big batch of raffle tickets to support veterans returning fro... After Cedric's secret about losing his job as Bob Hope's new joke writer is out, our heros in Pine Ridge move along to another life adventure. In the Jot 'Em Down Store, Lum has bought a big batch of raffle tickets to support veterans returning from the war. It's also his chance to win a brand new car for only a dollar. The plan is to re-sell the tickets to folks in town to win a chance, but Abner is doubtful he can unload the tickets. Cedric enters, but has he totally given up his new career of joke writing for radio comedians? Lum talks to Abner about soda fountain jargon. Just what does it mean to "put an egg in it" when ordering a malted milk shake? Squire enters and gets the sales routine from Lum about the raffle tickets, and Abner tries out is own salesmanship psychology. Instead, Squire brags that nobody in town could afford, or cares to own a new car other than himself. Soon a bet is made between Lum and Squire about who will be the first one to drive a new 1946 automobile, which he owns, down the main street of townm. Which of the up and coming businessmen will win the bet? Stay tuned for more episodes. Keith Heltsley clean 12:10 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-old-ballgame-460521/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-old-ballgame-460521/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 23:23:22 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20023 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-old-ballgame-460521/feed/ 0 1946,Athletes,Baseball,Competition,Doc_Gamble,Fibber_McGee,Mayhor_Latrivia,Milliscent_Carstairs,Molly_McGee,Wallace_Wimple It's the big day of the ball game between the Elks and the Rotarians, and Fibber is nervous over his performance as pitcher for the Elks. . His boasting over a past career as a professional ball player is interupted by a visit from Doc Gamble. It's the big day of the ball game between the Elks and the Rotarians, and Fibber is nervous over his performance as pitcher for the Elks. . His boasting over a past career as a professional ball player is interupted by a visit from Doc Gamble. Doc holds his own with the insults, but will he do as well in his role as catcher for the team? The boys go outside to play catch, and get in a little running exersize after breaking a window. Billy Mills plays, Coax Me a Little Bit. As Fibber tries to spout off his knowledge of the game, Molly does a little showing off of her own on baseball trivia. Milliscent Carstairs enters to talk about the team that she'll be cheering for today. Harlow Wilcox gets baseball jargon mixed up, but when it comes to the commercial, he has it all straight. Wallace Wimple plans to watch the game, if only Sweetie Face will let him out of the house. He's so thrilled, that he leaves through the hall closet. The Kingsmen sing, Casey the Pride of Them All. The moment of truth in the ball park comes, but firstMayor Latrivia gets flustered as Fibber and Molly get confused at his striking out for home. Listen in to the play by play as Fireball McGee takes the mound. Listen to the roar of the crowd, the cheers from the fans, and discover the secret that brings Fibber's success in the game. Keith Heltsley clean 30:08 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-a-letter-from-aunt-bess-ham-ham-440913/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-a-letter-from-aunt-bess-ham-ham-440913/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 21:21:00 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20065 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-a-letter-from-aunt-bess-ham-ham-440913/feed/ 0 1944,Aunt_Bess,Excitement,Letters,Let_Downs,Mispellings,Respect,Vic_and_Sade Sade enjoys the weather on the back porch as Vic comes home. She has a letter from her sister Bess, and gives it to Vic to read. Russell arrives home, offering a distraction for Vic in telling about Bluetooth Johnson finding money, having an itchy knee, Sade enjoys the weather on the back porch as Vic comes home. She has a letter from her sister Bess, and gives it to Vic to read. Russell arrives home, offering a distraction for Vic in telling about Bluetooth Johnson finding money, having an itchy knee, and other trivial details. Vic reads the letter to himself, claiming he read it all, but Sade doesn't believe he did more than skim through the news. Russell takes over to read the letter, out loud this time. He makes a mistake and reads Bess's interjection of "ha ha" as "ham ham". Can her handwriting be so poor? As the news in the letter, more instances of "ham ham" appear, but Sade gets the twinges at Russell's disrespect. Vic takes over the letter reading. Will there be more instances of "ham ham"? How many times will the letter be read from the beginning? When Sade storms off to go into the house, Vic and Russell decide to keep their distance for a while. Hell hath no fury like Sade wen she's scorned. PS: Sade is in a mellow mood from the start. Even though she enjoys writing and receiving letters from her sister, Bess, the guys never can get excited over the ritual. I think Sade already knows how this is going to turn out, but being true to her nature, she has to at least try to get Vic and Russsel involved. You'd think she would just stop trying. But then you'd think Vic and Russelll could just fake her excitement for once. And not in a silly way as they've done in the past. Keith Heltsley clean 10:36 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/black-museum-the-straight-razor-ep44-1952/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/black-museum-the-straight-razor-ep44-1952/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 17:48:05 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20021 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/black-museum-the-straight-razor-ep44-1952/feed/ 0 1952,Black_Museum,Coincidence,Crime_Spree,Mass_Murder,Murder,Orson_Wells,Poisoning,Razors,Scotland_Yard Walk through the exhibits as Orson Wells shares something about them, before arriving at the straight razor that is key to today's case. The Wilson's own a pub, but when Mabel takes ill and doesn't seem to get better, Walk through the exhibits as Orson Wells shares something about them, before arriving at the straight razor that is key to today's case. The Wilson's own a pub, but when Mabel takes ill and doesn't seem to get better, her mother comes to take care of her. Larry isn't too keen on having his new mother in law around, but he does have a business to run. Both Larry and his mother in law are griefstricken at Mabel's death, but the doctors can't agree on the cause. Since Larry has a past of having wives die off on him, doctors take the stance to pursue the possibility that Mabel died from poisoning. What will their questions turn up regarding the man and his past? There's enough doubt about Larry to hold him until toxicologist reports come back, and it's not looking good for Larry. The matter of his former wives deaths are brought to court as well, and the coincidences are hard to brush off as mere exhaustion. What's the deal with the straight razor? Larry had also been a barber, a connection that linked him to still more incriminating evidence. A series of murders that stopped when he left an area, and started when he moved into a place. Orson hints that the authorities may have caught up to Jack the Ripper without realizing it. Keith Heltsley clean 28:59 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/phil-harris-drivers-license-exam-500521/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/phil-harris-drivers-license-exam-500521/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:31 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=16704 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/phil-harris-drivers-license-exam-500521/feed/ 0 1950,Alice_Faye,Charming,Drivers_License,Driving,Exams,Phil_Harris,Testing,Tickets,Traffic A few weeks earlier Alice bought a new car, and has been driving with a permit. Today is her day to be tested for her drivers license. With the fender benders in the parking lot, this may not be a good day for Alice in the world of traffic. A few weeks earlier Alice bought a new car, and has been driving with a permit. Today is her day to be tested for her drivers license. With the fender benders in the parking lot, this may not be a good day for Alice in the world of traffic. Can Phil and Frankie run interference for her with the police, and get Alice out of trouble? Good thing her feminine wiles are in good working order. In the process Phil learns his license is expired and he needs to renew his as well. Phil sings, Ramble Along. Little does Phil know, the traffic cop from outside goes inside to have the license testers give Phil an especially hard time. Maybe he should borrow some of those feminine wiles from Alice. Phil even gets passed up by a blind guy, and Remley with a terrible traffic record before he is cleared to renew his license. Alice sings, Stay with the Happy People. Amazingly Julius delivers groceries to the DMV, and gets his chance to add to the fun of tormenting Phil. Will Phil ever get his license? There's still a mishap or two waiting for him instead. Keith Heltsley clean 31:08 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/whistler-broken-chain-460520/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/whistler-broken-chain-460520/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:30:26 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=17529 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/whistler-broken-chain-460520/feed/ 0 1946,Alibi,Cover_Ups,Divorce,Elliot_Lewis,Marriage,Murder,Nerves,Suspense,Whistler Arnold is a man who is contemplating leaving his wife. He helps around the house, and responds to his talkative wifes every request. Evelyn is more heartbroken over her bvroken dishes than paying attention to the needs of her husband. Arnold is a man who is contemplating leaving his wife. He helps around the house, and responds to his talkative wifes every request. Evelyn is more heartbroken over her bvroken dishes than paying attention to the needs of her husband. Evelyn is a nice person, but it's a classic situation of a couple who has one person having their love tank filled, while the other is desperately empty. It's enough to find Arnold planning a murder. Has the perfect crime been committed? Will Arnold be able to play it off as the distraught husband, and have a perfect alibi? The waiting game that Arnold has put himself through is a recipe for suspense. The clock ticks, the pressure grows, the emotional strain is pushed to the brink. Neres frazzle, paranoia sets in. All Arnold has to do is keep his cool until the body is found. Hass someone discovered Arnold's murderous plan? Justice comes, but will Arnold tip his hand, or will a more explosive twist ending bring about a more satisfying end to our killer? Features Elliot Lewis as Arnold. Keith Heltsley clean 25:12 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-bob-hope-arrives-460520/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-bob-hope-arrives-460520/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:27:14 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20017 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-bob-hope-arrives-460520/feed/ 0 1946,Bob_Hope,Cedric,Celebrities,Contracts,Joke_Writers,Lum_And_Abner,Secrets,Visits All last week Bob Hope's agents and handlers have been rolling out the red carpet for the famous star. It was finally revealed that he wanted to visit Cedric, and not the egocentrical Lum. As we look in on the little community today, All last week Bob Hope's agents and handlers have been rolling out the red carpet for the famous star. It was finally revealed that he wanted to visit Cedric, and not the egocentrical Lum. As we look in on the little community today, we find Abner helping Cedric get ready for the visit. Cedric has sent Bob some jokes, but why did all the press agents come to the Jot 'Em Down store instead of Cedric's house? Lum enters with Bob Hope to meet the star struck Cedric. Bob is so impressed with Cedrics jokes that he wants to hire him as a writer. Lum claims to be Cedrics manager, and wants to take care of any contracts. Put on the spot, Cedric can't tell any jokes, but he has a few written down. As Bob does the rapid fire delivery, Lum and Abner don't get the jokes. They laugh at the parts that aren't the punch lines. The contract comes out, and is impressive in the demands, and the payoffs. Cedric admits that he didn't exactly invent the jokes. What is his secret? Who is the real joke writer here? Keith Heltsley clean 12:15 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/richard-diamond-charles-walsh-and-bob-wells-490709/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/richard-diamond-charles-walsh-and-bob-wells-490709/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:42:55 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20019 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/richard-diamond-charles-walsh-and-bob-wells-490709/feed/ 0 1949,Escapes,Jailbreaks,Kidnapping,Protection,Revenge,Richard_Diamond,Standoffs Sometimes Richard is hired to deal with the trouble of others, and then there's times when trouble doesn't have any problems in finding him. Two big time gangsters have just broken out of jail, and are heading to town to find the man who put them behin... Sometimes Richard is hired to deal with the trouble of others, and then there's times when trouble doesn't have any problems in finding him. Two big time gangsters have just broken out of jail, and are heading to town to find the man who put them behind bars. The cops try to warn him, but Richard finds the escapees the hard way. The chase is on, but will Richard be able to find shelter with the cops? Richard can't hold still for long when his girlfriend Hellen is kidnapped. It has become more personal as Richard chases the bad guys. Who will have the upper hand when the two forces collide? Are the thugs stupid enough to harm Hellen? Are they too ruthless to care about anything but revenge? Rather than going in full bore, with all guns blazing, Richard and his police friends take a delicate stance, to ensure that Hellen is safe. How will this stand off end? What sneaky trick will Richard come up with to force the thugs to show themselves? Will there be gunplay? There's sure to be an epilogue including some crooning and romantic comedy as the lovers are reunited, and the bad guys face justice. Keith Heltsley clean 29:33 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/jack-benny-fred-allen-asks-jack-to-appear-on-his-program-460519/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/jack-benny-fred-allen-asks-jack-to-appear-on-his-program-460519/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 23:25:47 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20013 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/jack-benny-fred-allen-asks-jack-to-appear-on-his-program-460519/feed/ 0 1946,Adlibs,Dennis_Day,Fred_Allen,Jack_Benny,Mary_Livingston,New_York,Phil_Harris,Rochester In New York, Jack and Don give a few words of praise for the city. Mary has a few words to share about her family from New Jersey. Dennis jokes about a pet monkey. Phil enters to tease Jack about the quality of dates he picked up. Dennis sings, In New York, Jack and Don give a few words of praise for the city. Mary has a few words to share about her family from New Jersey. Dennis jokes about a pet monkey. Phil enters to tease Jack about the quality of dates he picked up. Dennis sings, We'll Gather Lilacs in the Spring Again. A telegram arrives from Fred Allen to invite Jack to his show next week. Jack tries to tell how he made the arrangement with Fred, but Mary goes into flashback mode to tell the true story. In his hotel room, Rochester helps Jack get ready for his bath. With Jack out of the picture, Fred enters to talk with Rochester. Facing off, the two comedians swap jabs at each other. The premise being Fred asking Jack to appear on his show. The ad libs fly through the loosely scripted dialog. Kitzel pops in to break things up with his hot dog stand. After a quick negotiation for Jack's wage, the deal is made to do the show for Fred. Keith Heltsley clean 29:13 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-one-nation-indivisible-410519/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-one-nation-indivisible-410519/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 16:20:21 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=5013 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-one-nation-indivisible-410519/feed/ 0 1941,Adventure,Blame,Falsely_Accused,Horse_Chases,Lone_Ranger,Progress,Railroads,Sabotage,Teamsters Outlaws, Indians, Forces of Nature, nothing is too much for the Lone Ranger to handle. - Today the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride up to observe the activities of the railroad camp. Soon the East and West will come together as a nation undivided. Outlaws, Indians, Forces of Nature, nothing is too much for the Lone Ranger to handle. Today the Lone Ranger and Tonto ride up to observe the activities of the railroad camp. Soon the East and West will come together as a nation undivided. With the new progress, opportunity will spread, but will everybody be happy over it? Apparently not. Hasty words from Jeff, a teamster who has a freight company of wagons sets him up for taking a fall. He may be an honest man, and not really follow through on his threats, but a dishonest railroad engineer takes advantage of the situation. When the tracks are sabotaged, Jeff gets the blame. The Lone Ranger has a handle on the situation, he even has an ally in the teamsters son, but will it be enough to prevent a major disaster from happening?Or in preventing the wagonmaster from taking the fall? Some hard proof will be needed to convince the sheriff. But all that is only the start of the show. It'll take the rest of it to unravel all the sneaky doings. Join in the adventure with plenty of horse chases, gunplay, and secret plans. With all the excitement, it'll still take a level head, and stragedy to bring the bandits to justice. Keith Heltsley clean 28:49 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/gunsmoke-one-night-stand-570519/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/gunsmoke-one-night-stand-570519/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 12:42:13 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20015 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/gunsmoke-one-night-stand-570519/feed/ 0 1957,Gold,Gunsmoke,Gun_Fights,Lies,Matt_Dillon,Murder,Rough_Justice,Safety,Security,Soft_Life Matt and Chester face the wild West version of a flat tire, a lost horse shoe. With a matter of an absent livery stable blacksmith, Matt does his own horse shoeing work. Argo is a miner who rides into town, and mistakes Matt for the town blacksmith. Matt and Chester face the wild West version of a flat tire, a lost horse shoe. With a matter of an absent livery stable blacksmith, Matt does his own horse shoeing work. Argo is a miner who rides into town, and mistakes Matt for the town blacksmith. He asks Matt to help him find a trustworthy person to secure his gold so he can have a look around Dodge. Doc gripes to Matt about the shady characters in town, and claims he wants to move back to the soft life in St Louis. From the points that Matt, and later Chester brings up when he enters with word of a medical need, Doc wouldn't trade his comfortably scruffy life and devotion to his patients for such a soft life. In the Long Branch, Matt encounters a couple men claiming to be miners, but an explosion of lies are detected. The troubling situation ends in the sound of distant gunshots. Confronting Argo, the river of lies continues. Matt lets them all slide for the moment, but a trap is layed. Is there a big robbery in store? Will there be a murder in the works for Matt to deal with? Who is the real crook, and how will Matt turn the tables on him? Rough justice at the point of blazing guns deals out the tough frontieir justice. Keith Heltsley clean 24:25 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/archie-andrews-jive-talk-460518/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/archie-andrews-jive-talk-460518/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 23:27:34 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=6553 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/archie-andrews-jive-talk-460518/feed/ 0 1946,Archie_Andrews,Betty,Dating,Jive_Talk,Jughead,Lodge_Meetings,Psychiatrists,Slang,Substitutions,Teenagers Relax and enjoy another visit to Riverdale. Dad enjoys his morning coffee and newspaper. He shares a few news headlines with mom. Archie is torn away from his dreams and rushes through his shower, and morning routine. hope he didn't forget anything, Relax and enjoy another visit to Riverdale. Dad enjoys his morning coffee and newspaper. He shares a few news headlines with mom. Archie is torn away from his dreams and rushes through his shower, and morning routine. hope he didn't forget anything, but dad points out his mistake. Jughead tries to fill Archie in on the jive talk that's sweeping the teen age scene. He takes the advice and gets a kiss from Betty. Dad gets ready for his lodge meeting of the Benevolent Bulls. Moo. Archie gets home, but that jive talks stuff just doesn't seem to work the same on moms. It just makes her worried, and she talks to dad about it. Should mom line up a psychiatrist for Archie? After sending Archie on a trip to take dad's lodge suit to the taylor, he is sent to the doctor. When Archie bumps into Veronica, he gets the wild idea to go out with her, and send Jughead to take his place at the doctor. Archie discovers that Veronica can't stand jive talk and swears off of ever using it again. Meanwhile, the doctor thinks that Archie is suffering from a split personality, and wants to talk with mom at home. When he gets to the Andrews home, he thinks the whole family is confused, and a little nuts. All except for Archie, of course. Keith Heltsley clean 29:31 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/flash-gordon-350518-ep04-death-battle/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/flash-gordon-350518-ep04-death-battle/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 22:00:17 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=2284 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/flash-gordon-350518-ep04-death-battle/feed/ 1 1935,Banquets,Dale_Hardin,Doctor_Zarkoff,Flash_Gordon,Hawkmen,Imprisoned,Marriage,Merciless,Ming,Pardoned,Tournaments To recap, after a series of entanglements with Ming the Merciless, the lovely Princess Aura, Flash, Dale and Doctor Zarkoff have struggled through several bouts of captivity, marriage proposals, and escapes. - Being held captive by the Hawkmen, To recap, after a series of entanglements with Ming the Merciless, the lovely Princess Aura, Flash, Dale and Doctor Zarkoff have struggled through several bouts of captivity, marriage proposals, and escapes. Being held captive by the Hawkmen, there had been a rumble, and the lights went out. It appears that the planet of the Hawkmen is near destruction, but Doc Zarkoff claims he can save the planet. The Hawkman king extends a pardon to Flash if he can save the planet, and his capital city. Zarkoff races off to the source of the problem and has built a machine that crackles, and emits bluish light, but it puts the city back on an even keel. The grateful Hawkman king arranges a big wedding party for Flash and Dale. All goes well, until Ming the Merciless approaches the city. He's not a happy camper when he learns of the Hawkmen's betrayal of him, and of the marriage party. Instead, he plans a fight to the death. Voltan, King of Hawkmen gives Flash his own sword and wishes him luck in the battle. The fight rages, but at one point a masked rider rescues Flash from certain death. During a break in the action, Ming and the royal party lounge, and the masked rider makes passes at princess Aura. Who is he? Flash thinks the voice is familiar. The battle comes down to Flash and the masked man. When the mask is off, he is revealed as a prince, and the crowd demands a tie be called. Both are released, but what will Ming have to say about this? Stay tuned for the next amazing adventure. Keith Heltsley clean 14:45 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/my-little-margie-verne-adopts-freddie-541105/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/my-little-margie-verne-adopts-freddie-541105/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 21:48:45 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20011 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/my-little-margie-verne-adopts-freddie-541105/feed/ 0 1954,Adoption,Charles_Farrel,Employment,Fashion,Gayle_Storm,Jobs,My_Little_Margie,Privelege,Spending,Thrift,Verna_Felton It's breakfast time in the 5th Avenue penthouse apartment, and Freddie pops in as Margiemakes toast for her dad, Vern Albright. Freddie has shocking news, he's going to find a job. Jokes about poverty and Freddie's fashion choices are the topic of the ... It's breakfast time in the 5th Avenue penthouse apartment, and Freddie pops in as Margiemakes toast for her dad, Vern Albright. Freddie has shocking news, he's going to find a job. Jokes about poverty and Freddie's fashion choices are the topic of the morning. Mrs Odett pops in to pitch in her comments on the matter of job hunting. Clothes make the man, but will that be enough to help Freddie in his quest for employment? Margie has other ideas, and convinces her dad to adopt Freddie so he'll have the clout of the family name on his side. It's just a temporary arrangement, but I think things are about to become complicated. With his new found status and position in the wealthy family, Freddie figures he won't have to work to be a success. Especially when the fake judge who they get to sign the papers turns out to be a real judge, and the adoption is for real Freddie moves in with the Albrights, and soon is freeloading, buying a new wardrobe, and doing all e can to spend money, and do anything but find a job. After driving dad nuts for long enough, Freddie has a secret that he reveals to restore normalcy to the gang. Keith Heltsley clean 24:31 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-uncle-fletcher-comes-to-visit-420219/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-uncle-fletcher-comes-to-visit-420219/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 17:34:17 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20061 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-uncle-fletcher-comes-to-visit-420219/feed/ 0 1942,House_Guests,Movies,Obligations,Rush_Gook,Stembottoms,Uncle_Fletcher,Vic_and_Sade,Visits Audio sounds like a high wind is blowing through the small house halfway up the next block. - Uncle Fletcher is thrilled when Sade declares it'll be fine for him to spend a week with them, while his apartment is being worked on. - Audio sounds like a high wind is blowing through the small house halfway up the next block. Uncle Fletcher is thrilled when Sade declares it'll be fine for him to spend a week with them, while his apartment is being worked on. He's on top of the world as he tells stories about a host of people he knows. Vic enters to get word of the visit, apparently for the first time. Vic doesn't seem too thrilled, but details of Fletcher's daily routine seems to be designed to prove that he won't be a burden. He realizes that he has things to do that aren't necessarily in line with any plans in the Gook's daily routine. The way that Fletcher seems to forget Rush, and his litany of household affects he brought along for this short stay seem to indicate he might be more demanding for attention. Will Vic and Sade be able to move in their seperate circles, and keep their date to play 500 with the Stembottoms? Fletcher gives Rush money to see the movie he wanted to see, and shoo's Vic and Sade on their way. Still, for the always polite Gooks, having a house guest means they feel obligated to at least stay home to entertain. Keith Heltsley clean 9:47 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-the-mechanical-mole-7of7390517-2/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-the-mechanical-mole-7of7390517-2/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 14:15:53 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=13150 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-the-mechanical-mole-7of7390517-2/feed/ 0 1939,Black_Barney,Buck_Rogers,Completion,Exploration,Grief,Mechanical_Moles,Missions,Safety,Wilma_Dearing,Worry The last show that I know of in this series, and I had a time in finding this one. - Previously Buck and Barney had both taken their own mechanical moles underground, unknown to each other. Their exploration had brought them head to head, The last show that I know of in this series, and I had a time in finding this one. Previously Buck and Barney had both taken their own mechanical moles underground, unknown to each other. Their exploration had brought them head to head, and almost led to them blasting each other. Now that they realize they are safe, Barney is upset to find his little pal gone. The worry is unfounded since Pete made his way through a different tunnel to find Wilma Dearing in her mechanical mole. With everybody safe, and accounted for, Buck and Barney plan to finish their trip, and head back to the surface. Back on the surface with a successful mission complete, our heros get ready to report to the president. Word comes that they may be heading out on another adventure. One that's more dangerous than any they've had before. Keith Heltsley clean 10:10 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/crosbyclooneyshow600517ep057firstsongsingyousinners/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/crosbyclooneyshow600517ep057firstsongsingyousinners/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:37:23 +0000 admin http://retro-otr.com/?p=1043 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/crosbyclooneyshow600517ep057firstsongsingyousinners/feed/ 0 Playlist: Sing You Sinners. Rosemary Clooney. Theme to Gone With the Wind. (Your Own True Love.) Bing Crosby. Instrumental by Benny Cole. Everything Happens to Me. Rosemary Clooney. You're Driving Me Crazy. Bing Crosby. Playlist: Sing You Sinners. Rosemary Clooney. Theme to Gone With the Wind. (Your Own True Love.) Bing Crosby. Instrumental by Benny Cole. Everything Happens to Me. Rosemary Clooney. You're Driving Me Crazy. Bing Crosby. Keith Heltsley clean 19:00 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-silver-mine-surprise-380124/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-silver-mine-surprise-380124/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 13:09:09 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20009 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-silver-mine-surprise-380124/feed/ 0 1938,Corruption,Crooked_Banker,Crooked_Sheriff,Frame_ups,Jailbreaks,Justice,Lone_Ranger,Rescues The presence of a masked man has the good citezens riled up, and asking the sheriff to have him arrested. In the light of having criminals escape capture, and making their get away to safety from the law, it's only understandable. It's the Lone Ranger, The presence of a masked man has the good citezens riled up, and asking the sheriff to have him arrested. In the light of having criminals escape capture, and making their get away to safety from the law, it's only understandable. It's the Lone Ranger, and why is he breaking people out of jail? Ben Bush is a banker, and a scemeing pole cat. Lone Ranger is working to expose a plot where Ben steals from his own accounts, then lays blame on others who take the blame, and face a hangmans noose for his deeds. Lone Ranger begins to stir up his own brand of trouble, designed to pick apart the schemes of Ben Bush and the crooked sheriff. With yet another man held on charges of murder on a bogus setup, and witnesses in court who are willing to turn a blind eye, a trap is about to be sprung How will our hero be able to pull it off? The lid is kicked off of the bogus trial, and the fiasco of the proceedings. With his own trap brought to light, Lone Ranger and Tonto expose the crooked actionw of the banker, and he even ensures an honest lawman is on hand to deal fairly with the case. PS: Not sure if this is the right title and date for this episode. It seems to be mislabeled. Possibly, Lone Ranger - Frame Up for Profit. 380121 might be the actual title? Anybody want to clear this up? Keith Heltsley clean 28:42 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/abbott-and-costello-running-for-mayor-460516/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/abbott-and-costello-running-for-mayor-460516/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 23:26:02 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10094 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/abbott-and-costello-running-for-mayor-460516/feed/ 0 1946,Amy_Arnelle,Berths,Bessy_May_Mucho,Bud_Abbott,Carl_Hoff,Lou_Costello,Mayor,Mellonhead,Mel_Blanc,New_Jersey,Patterson After a breathless and excited fan begs Lou to get involved, and run for political office the jokes kick into high gear. Bud and Lou plan to travel back to Patterson, New Jersey so Lou can run for Mayor. The political jokes turn into travelling jokes a... After a breathless and excited fan begs Lou to get involved, and run for political office the jokes kick into high gear. Bud and Lou plan to travel back to Patterson, New Jersey so Lou can run for Mayor. The political jokes turn into travelling jokes as the guys get ready to pack for a train ride. Bud goes into a routine on the merits of an upper berth to a lower berth. Carl Hoff and the band play, Seems Like Old Times. Lou says his goodbyes to animals, friends, and some of the usual cast of characters that appear in the show. After a wierd cab ride with Mel Blanc, the guys make it to the station. Amy Arnelle sings, Coax Me a Little Bit. Bud and Lou joke their way through boarding the train, and getting their trip started. Through the program characters that pass through include: Bessy May Mucho, FeeFee Lablanc, Mellonhead, and more. Keith Heltsley clean 29:35 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-article-about-arrival-460516/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-article-about-arrival-460516/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 23:23:33 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20007 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-article-about-arrival-460516/feed/ 0 1946,Articles,Cedric,Celebrities,Lum_And_Abner,Newspaper,Preparations,Publicity_Agents,Red_Carpet,Secrets,Visitors The big build up from last week comes to a head, and Bob Hopes arrival is announced. The mystery of why the big time comedian is visiting will be explained. Lum thinks it has to do something with him, and his important accomplishments. The big build up from last week comes to a head, and Bob Hopes arrival is announced. The mystery of why the big time comedian is visiting will be explained. Lum thinks it has to do something with him, and his important accomplishments. Might it involve a big movie deal? As Bob's arrival grows closer, egos inflate. Dick Mallard is yet another publicit manager who arrives to lay out the red carpet, and confuse Lum and Abner with press jargon and slang. The questions from the press agent plays right into Lum's ego. But wait! The agent claims that it's Cedric who is the focus of the visit. Note Franklin Graham is once again the guest voice actor portraying the press agent. Keith Heltsley clean 12:21 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-freds-car-repairs-440912/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-freds-car-repairs-440912/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 21:26:04 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20059 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-freds-car-repairs-440912/feed/ 1 1944,Favors,Fred_Stembottom,Mechanics,Moody,Repairs,Tricks,Vic_and_Sade In the small house halfway up the next block, Sade enters as Vic broods with Russell about an unpleasant incident with Fred Stembottom. Often Fred will invite Vic and Sade over to play cards, but actually wants Vic to help with some bit of manual labor. In the small house halfway up the next block, Sade enters as Vic broods with Russell about an unpleasant incident with Fred Stembottom. Often Fred will invite Vic and Sade over to play cards, but actually wants Vic to help with some bit of manual labor. This time it's not a matter of pouring concrete floors, or building walls, but doing car repairs. Isn't Vic a self proclaimed guru at fixing clocks and other mechanical things? Sade claims that Vic has bragged about his pprowess at auto mechanics as well. So why is Vic so upsedt at the guise of the car repairs? Rather than admitting the limits of his ability with cars, Vic invents other reasons including being adverse to hetting his clothes greasy, aand difficult for Sade to have to washout. Sade tells how pleasant the whole situation was presented to her by Ruthie. Roasted peanuts to munch on, and a general scene of other picnic fun. The extent of the car repairs is simply changing a tire, but Vic's stubborness at the bait and switch scheme is the real burr under his saddle. Still, Sade makes him phone the Stembottoms to have it out with them. PS: The scene ends with Vic getting Ruthie on the line, and we don't know how this ends. I think Vic becomes a big chicken and melts. Sade knows him too well, and is terrified of offending a friend, or even a remote acquaintence to just let Vic pick up the phone and rant. If she thought he'd do anything other than go along with the plan, she would have been horrified, and did whatever it took to keep him from the phone. Keith Heltsley clean 10:14 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/hermits-cave-reflected-image-of-the-desert-ep3-1930s/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/hermits-cave-reflected-image-of-the-desert-ep3-1930s/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 15:08:34 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20005 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/hermits-cave-reflected-image-of-the-desert-ep3-1930s/feed/ 0 Desert,Ghosts,Hermits_Cave,Justice,Love_Triangles,Miners,Mirages,Murder,Supernatural,Travellers Two men are on foot in the desert, struggling with a battle of thirst. Is their vision of a woman a mirage, or has she directed them to a source of water? Sure enough they find a cabin, and a crusty old timer who has his own story to tell. - Two men are on foot in the desert, struggling with a battle of thirst. Is their vision of a woman a mirage, or has she directed them to a source of water? Sure enough they find a cabin, and a crusty old timer who has his own story to tell. The old gent recounts in flashback how he came to this land, and sent home to have his gal brought to him. It's a tale of Llyla finding love with another, and leaving Fred. Fred fights and wins, but has he regained the love of Llyla? The hermit still has more to tell of these three men, alone in the desert, and the strange story of murder. The old prospector tells how he forced Llyla to work in his mines, and keep their secret. Has he made her suffer enough for her sins? Is Llyla only a ghostly apparition? What will the authorities think of the story told by the two travellers? For that matter, what will they two gents think of the story told by the authorities? Closure to the ghostly mystery waits, so join in to discover how to put these ghosts to rest. Keith Heltsley clean 25:17 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-6of7-retro345/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-6of7-retro345/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 14:08:31 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10620 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-6of7-retro345/feed/ 4 1939,Buck_Rogers,Disintegrators,Doc_Huer,Heat_Rays,Mechanical_Mole,Superheros,Underground,Wilma_Dearing On their way home, and as they near the surface, they encounter an obstacle that their heat ray can't penetrate. Buck takes a hand held disintegrator to adventure outside the Mole, and do what he can to clear a path. There's just one problem, On their way home, and as they near the surface, they encounter an obstacle that their heat ray can't penetrate. Buck takes a hand held disintegrator to adventure outside the Mole, and do what he can to clear a path. There's just one problem, he hears a noise in the darkness of the cavern he has carved out, and is ready to shoot first and ask questions later. What is that noise? What kind of danger will he find? Listen and learn, but even so, there's a cliff hanging ending that the world will never learn the answer to, since no more episodes exist to tell the rest of the tale. However, since the series ran for another 20 years or so, I'll bet things turn out fine. Bonus Tracks: Jack Benny. 1949. Jack and Ronald Coleman change places. Abbott and Costello. Alan Ladd's All Night Radio Show. PS: for the featured show without the bonus tracks and comments, download it with the following link: Buck Rogers - Mechanical Mole. 6of7, 1939. Keith Heltsley clean 32:37 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-why-is-bob-hope-coming-460515/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-why-is-bob-hope-coming-460515/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 23:25:29 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20001 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-why-is-bob-hope-coming-460515/feed/ 0 1946,Celebrities,Grandpap,Lum_And_Abner,Preparations,Publicity,Visitors Now that the arrangements for the arrival of Bob Hope have been put into motion, there's still a burning question that remains. Why is Bob Hope coming to Pine Ridge? Abner talks with grandpap about the arrangements, and the publicity agent, Mr hatstaff. Now that the arrangements for the arrival of Bob Hope have been put into motion, there's still a burning question that remains. Why is Bob Hope coming to Pine Ridge? Abner talks with grandpap about the arrangements, and the publicity agent, Mr hatstaff. First, our heros expect a visit from Bob Hopes manager, Mr Diamond. Lum wonders if the visit is due to his appearing in a Midwest Grocer and Feed store magazine. Does Bob want to learn the grocery business as a second sideline? World hunger is still a big concern in the post war era, and a phone call from Sister Simpson is an excuse for Lum to pitch the need for Americans to do their part. Mr Diamond enters, but doesn't seem to know what Bob's visit is about either. Is there a hospital arond Pine Ridge? Is Bob going to entertain there? Is there any theaters for Bob to perform his act in, or some other venue? Despite his failed efforts, Diamond thinks the appearance is all a big mistake. Will his phone call to Hollywood keep Bob Hope away? Stay tuned for the Monday episode, and all will be revealed. Note: Jerry Hosner and Franklin Graham are the guest voice actors who portray Bob Hopes manager and publicity agents. Keith Heltsley clean 13:02 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-vics-business-trip-440908/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-vics-business-trip-440908/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 20:08:06 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20057 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-vics-business-trip-440908/feed/ 0 1946,Business_Trips,Moody,Packing,Preparations,Self_Control,Vic_and_Sade Audio quality is a bit murky, but OK. As Sade talks on the telephone, Vic enters to toss in a bit of his flowery silly talk and learn about the plans for another game of 500 with the Stembottoms. As silly as Vic can be... Audio quality is a bit murky, but OK. As Sade talks on the telephone, Vic enters to toss in a bit of his flowery silly talk and learn about the plans for another game of 500 with the Stembottoms. As silly as Vic can be when he's in high spirits, Sade may be a little embarrassed, but she'd rather have him silly than brooding. Vic and Sade begin discussing Vic's flights into quixotic moods, and the needd to keep himself calm. Of course, Vic claims that he's in control of his moods all the time, and never flies off the handle. His high spirits are due to taking a business trip with his boss, Mr Rubish. What's the reason Vic was invited along? In planning his trip to Chicago, Vic gets the motherly treatment from Sade. She goes over the packing list for his suitcase to remind him of the things he's forgetting. Sade has to Ease off her packing supervision before Vic loses control of his mood, but if it were up to Vic he'd take only his brief case and not much more. Sade thinks of all the details of taking a change of clothes, pajamas, and more. A telephone call comes in that adds closure to the show, but it's just a wrong number. Somebody lookig for a guy named Fats. Keith Heltsley clean 10:17 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/tom-mix-border-smugglers-411215/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/tom-mix-border-smugglers-411215/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 16:20:57 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20003 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/tom-mix-border-smugglers-411215/feed/ 0 1941,Chases,Cowboys,Gunfights,Infiltration,Kidnapped,Rescues,Sidekicks,Smugglers,Snipers,Tom_Mix Working with the Rangers, Tom works to break up a ring of smugglers. In an episode or more that seems to be missing, Wrangler has been kidnapped. It's up to Pecos, and Tom to ride into the face of danger to get him back as they stop the smuggling gang. Working with the Rangers, Tom works to break up a ring of smugglers. In an episode or more that seems to be missing, Wrangler has been kidnapped. It's up to Pecos, and Tom to ride into the face of danger to get him back as they stop the smuggling gang. Heeding a warning from his horse, Tom both locates the hideout and avoids a sniper. How can Pecos and Tom sneak within range of the high powered rifle of the sniper? Feeling the pressure, the smugglers make a break for it with our heros hot on their heels. Will Tom catch up to the smugglers? Will Wrangler be safe as their hostage? A stand off seems to lead nowhere. However this adventure ends, I just don't have the shows that hold the outcome. PS: For as much shooting going on from that sniper, either he is a terrible shot, or there are more than just one. None of who is a good shot. A sniper shoots slowly, taking careful aim, and doing the most damage as possible on the fewest number of shots. Not doing what this sniper does by laying down a field of fire to keep intruders at bay. But hey, this way is more exciting for the kiddies. Keith Heltsley clean 14:00 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/life-of-riley-480515-riley-man-of-distinction/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/life-of-riley-480515-riley-man-of-distinction/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 13:24:44 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=1205 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/life-of-riley-480515-riley-man-of-distinction/feed/ 0 1948,Ad_Agency,Chester_Riley,Dogs,Modeling,Models Riley is feeling the financial crunch as Junior, Babs, and Peg ask him for money. Bab's boyfriend wants to take pictures to make her a model. Riley thinks the worst, and tries to stop it. - The boyfriend, Simon, Riley is feeling the financial crunch as Junior, Babs, and Peg ask him for money. Bab's boyfriend wants to take pictures to make her a model. Riley thinks the worst, and tries to stop it. The boyfriend, Simon, diffuses the tense situation by telling Riley that he is distinguished enough to be a model himself. Riley falls for the idea. He may not be the man of distinction, but he is the man that the ad agency needs for their dog food ad. The agency is desperate for a model, so they lead Riley on, and let him think what he wants. His bubble is burst when Riley sees that he is just the eye candy for the distinguished dog. Keith Heltsley clean 29:08 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-bob-hopes-publicity-man-460514/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-bob-hopes-publicity-man-460514/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 23:27:59 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19999 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-bob-hopes-publicity-man-460514/feed/ 0 1946,Convincing,Franklin_Graham,Lum_And_Abner,Pranks,Preparations,Telephone_Calls,Visitors A mysterious telegram had arrived for Lum and Abner about important business. Today we learn what it's all about. The day is nearing it's end, and Lum begins to think there's nothing going to come of the big important news. - A mysterious telegram had arrived for Lum and Abner about important business. Today we learn what it's all about. The day is nearing it's end, and Lum begins to think there's nothing going to come of the big important news. Mr Hatstaff claims to be the publicity agent for Bob Hope. It's the kind of thing that anybody might think is a practical joke. Despite his efforts to prove that he's on the up and up, our heros don't want to be lured in as sucker to some sort of phoney scheme. The telephone interupts the lengthy discussion. Hatstaff desperately arguing his point, and Lum trying to keep from being taken by a travelling scammer. Who's on the phone? What will it take to convince Lum and Abner they're in store for a visit from the world famous radio and movie comedian? Note: Franklin Graham is Mr Hatstaff, a frequent voice actor on the show. He's the one who does extra voices on the show that aren't done by Chet Lauck and Tuffy Goff. . In this short story ark, Frank Graham will be joined by Jerry Hosner as another of Bob Hopes publicity men who pave the way for the big visit. Keith Heltsley clean 12:23 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-political-campaign-460514/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-political-campaign-460514/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 23:23:15 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19997 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-political-campaign-460514/feed/ 0 1946,Campaigning,Dirty_Politics,Elections,Fibber_McGee,Gale_Gordon,Mayor_Latrivia,Milliscent_Carstairs,Molly_McGee,Persuasive,Politics,Wallace_Wimple As the McGee's arrive home from grocery shopping, they're greeted by Mayor Latrivia. He needs to ask for political help from Fibber. Who might the mayor want to fill the vacancy on the city council? Baby Kisser McGee boasts about his influence to nomin... As the McGee's arrive home from grocery shopping, they're greeted by Mayor Latrivia. He needs to ask for political help from Fibber. Who might the mayor want to fill the vacancy on the city council? Baby Kisser McGee boasts about his influence to nominate the right man for the job. Billy Mills plays and the Kingsmen sing, Atlanta GA. In his efforts in his telephone campaign, Fibber talks with Myrt the phone operator. Milliscent Carstairs visits to talk about the political climate, and her thought on Fibbers dirty politics. Harlow Wilcox enters to put his own political spin on the commercial. Wallace Wimple has enough trouble with his wife, Sweetie Face, and the pranks they pull on one another, will he take time enough to support Fibbers man? The Kingsmen sing, Harriot Downtown in city hall, Fibber gets ready for delivering his speech. Doc Gamble takes time to share his political opinions, and swap insults with Fibber. Well? How will Fibbers speach go? Will his man win? Stay tuned for the outcome, and learn the surprise finish. Did Fibber win, or lose? Keith Heltsley clean 29:18 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/black-museum-the-spotted-bedsheet-ep43-1952/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/black-museum-the-spotted-bedsheet-ep43-1952/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 17:47:48 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19995 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/black-museum-the-spotted-bedsheet-ep43-1952/feed/ 0 1952,Black_Museum,Crewman,Cruses,Love_Affairs,Murder,Orson_Wells,Overboard,Ships,Traps It isn't always weapons or poison that find a place in the Black Museum. Today Orson Wells shares the tale of a common household item that won a place there. - The events take place on a cruise. Miss Parsons flirts with a couple of gentleman suitors ... It isn't always weapons or poison that find a place in the Black Museum. Today Orson Wells shares the tale of a common household item that won a place there. The events take place on a cruise. Miss Parsons flirts with a couple of gentleman suitors who she just met onboard. With the night's dancing over, the captain and crew are the only ones walking the decks. What strange happenings has the watchman found at the cabin of Miss Parsons? A gentleman caller in a lady's cabin? Even in 1952, such things weren't uncommon. It isn't until the next morning that Miss Parsons is discovered to be missing. Besides spotted and stained bedsheets, what other curious things will the captain turn up? Enough to start a manhunt for a person overboard, or the possibility of a killer on the ship. Who aborad ship might have wanted her dead? Scotland Yard inspectors are taken aboard to relieve the captain of the investigation. Clues emerge, but where will they lead? A trap is set, and a ship steward falls into it. Orson shares the details of the courtroom outcome, and some unique changes to the usual death penalty that might have befallen the killer. Keith Heltsley clean 23:31 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/dennis-day-room-rent-due-490514/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/dennis-day-room-rent-due-490514/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:25:36 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=8560 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/dennis-day-room-rent-due-490514/feed/ 0 1949,Barbara_Eiler,Bea_Benaderet,Dennis_Day,Frank_Nelson,Jobs,Mildred_Anderson,Physicals,Policeman,Rent,Tickets Dennis opens with a song, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. - In the Anderson home, Mrs Anderson grows impatient when Dennis is three weeks late on his rent. Dennis is aware of his tardiness, and shares his concern with his girlfriend, Mildred. Dennis opens with a song, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. In the Anderson home, Mrs Anderson grows impatient when Dennis is three weeks late on his rent. Dennis is aware of his tardiness, and shares his concern with his girlfriend, Mildred. Will Mr Anderson have any good advice for Dennis? Dennis lays it on thick when he has to confront Mrs Anderson face to face, but I don't think he has endeared himself to her much. To help him earn a few extra buck, Mrs Anderson has pulled some strings to get Dennis a job on the Weaverville police department, all he has to do is pass the physical. Doctor Frank Nelson gets the pleasures of the exam. The report isn't looking good, but the decision is up to the hardnosed, Irish police chief. When Dennis puts on the Irish accent, he slips into his new job. Dennis sings, Someone to Love. After his first day on the job, Frank Nelson is now the lieutenant who chews Dennis out. It seems that among other things, Dennis has dropped the ball on his quota of issuing tickets. When Dennis makes his benefactory who got him the policeman job mad, he comes up with a plan to make it right. A fake robbery is staged, but you just can't mess with the law, and it backfires on both Dennis, and his accomplice, Mr Anderson. Dennis sings, Some Enchanted Evening. Keith Heltsley clean 24:35 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-5of7-1939/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-5of7-1939/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:02:36 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9871 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-5of7-1939/feed/ 1 1939,Buck_Rogers,Cities,Daner,Disaster,Doctor_Huer,Explosions,Gas,Gold,Mechanical_Mole,Rescues,Subterrainian It seems that more episodes have been passed over since our last installment, but this is the next in the series that still exists. - Buck, Wilma, and Doc Huer have taken an underground trip to the City of Ore. A city full of uranium, It seems that more episodes have been passed over since our last installment, but this is the next in the series that still exists. Buck, Wilma, and Doc Huer have taken an underground trip to the City of Ore. A city full of uranium, and other precious metals and geological compounds. Our heros are about to leave with samples of gold and uranium when Doc is missing, and the lives of the peple of the city are in danger. Can the mechanical mole help save the city and its inhabitants? The impending calamity involves a blocked water tunnel, and the water supply can't get through. As the city official explains the dangers in great detail, he tells of the futuristic technology that keeps the city going so far under the earth. Dangerous gas also threatens the city, and it's only right that Buck fix the whole mess, since it was him in the mechanical mole that caused it. There's something familiar about that gas... Hey, didn't the first expedition under the earth end up with the mole finding a gas pocket? Uh-Oh. There just may be anexplosion before the show is done. And Wilma is trapped outside the protection of the mole! Keith Heltsley clean 10:21 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-mr-hatstaff-to-pine-ridge-460513/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-mr-hatstaff-to-pine-ridge-460513/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 23:26:56 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19991 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-mr-hatstaff-to-pine-ridge-460513/feed/ 0 1946,Canned_Goods,Cedric,Lum_And_Abner,Sales,Telegrams,Visitors,World_Hunger The grab bag sale idea that Lum had has seemed to run its course, but due to over zealous ordering, more damaged cans are delivered. How will they be able to sell off their over abundance of damaged cans, and cans with missing labels? - The grab bag sale idea that Lum had has seemed to run its course, but due to over zealous ordering, more damaged cans are delivered. How will they be able to sell off their over abundance of damaged cans, and cans with missing labels? As they discuss their problems at their overstock, Cedric enters with a distraction. A telegram arrives to tell about a mysterious visitor. What does he want? What important business does Mr Hatstaff want to conduct in town? Lum has decided to donate his food stock to a charitible cause. It's only when he has committed himself that he contacts the wholesaler. The man confirms the code numbers on the bottoms of the cans is a way to look up what the unlabeled cans contain. With world hunger running rampant in war torn countries, it's just the right thing to do to donate food. Note: Lum uses a phrase that hasn't been used much, if at all before this. It will be used more as the show goes on. Bored for the Simples. It's a phrase that expresses that he's feeling pretty stupid. It comes from an old medical practice. Before we had reliable pharmacies, people often grew their own herbs for simple first aid needs. The simples. Sort of an old fashioned version of what we might now call over the counter drugs. Here's the wierd part. To get the medicine, the simples, to work as fast as possible, it was a common practice to drill a hole in your head, and put the simples right in there. To be bored for the simples was a way for a person who suffered from a sickness to get a quick and fast acting treatment for their troubles. Keith Heltsley clean 14:18 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/richard-diamond-the-bloody-hat-case-490702/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/richard-diamond-the-bloody-hat-case-490702/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 14:22:50 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19993 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/richard-diamond-the-bloody-hat-case-490702/feed/ 0 1949,Danger,Falsely_Accused,Friends,Justice,Love_Triangles,Murder,Police,Richard_Diamond,Romance,Secrets Most people live a life, free of trouble, or at least the kind of trouble that awaits Richard Diamond. The action starts with a bar fight over a girl. There's a murder, a cover up, but a cabbie brings a bit of evidence to his friend Richard Diamond. Most people live a life, free of trouble, or at least the kind of trouble that awaits Richard Diamond. The action starts with a bar fight over a girl. There's a murder, a cover up, but a cabbie brings a bit of evidence to his friend Richard Diamond. It's just a hat, but it's got blood on it, and a hand gun inside. Before turning over the evidence to the cops, Richard tries his hand at uncovering all the clues he can. Can he connect the gun to a body? The trail leads through a web of lies, and hushed hints of a love triangle. The cops get involved when they discover the body, and armed with the clues Richard has dug up, they appear to have an open and shut case. Still, Richard isn't quite convinced. In search for the red flags in the case, Richard has a run in with a sultry dame, and more bodies threaten to pile up, namely his own. Will Richard manage to live long enough to share his findings with the authorities? The cops are on hand for the loose ends to be tied up, as the killer confesses all. In epilogue, Richard croons to his girlfriend Hellen, in a few moments of romantic release at the end of his busy day. Keith Heltsley clean 29:30 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/burns-and-allen-480513-gracies-problem-with-salesmen/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/burns-and-allen-480513-gracies-problem-with-salesmen/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 13:21:22 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=1201 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/burns-and-allen-480513-gracies-problem-with-salesmen/feed/ 0 1948,George_Burns,Gracie_Allen,Mother_In_Law,Salesmen,Thrift Gracie is a gal who just can't say, "No" to a salesman. Magazines, flowers, Gracie is up for buying anything. When she does say, "No" it somehow backfires on George. - Frustrated with all the clutter, George has the junkman come by, Gracie is a gal who just can't say, "No" to a salesman. Magazines, flowers, Gracie is up for buying anything. When she does say, "No" it somehow backfires on George. Frustrated with all the clutter, George has the junkman come by, but even that doesn't work out. George goes to the cigar shop to share his troubles, and gets some ideas to keep salesmen away. Joe Bagley has his own ideas to use the extra clutter for his own good. The junk is cleared so Gracie's mom can visit. Get ready for jokes about marriage, and in laws. Not to mention that George's plan to keep salesmen away traps him alone with Gracie's mom while Gracie is locked out of the house. Trivia Alert: In real life, Gracie tried to be a thrifty housekeeper, but never could manage money well. Fortunately, George had hired a good business manager to keep her checkbook balanced. Keith Heltsley clean 24:28 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/jack-benny-quiz-kids-contest-460512/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/jack-benny-quiz-kids-contest-460512/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 23:23:17 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19987 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/jack-benny-quiz-kids-contest-460512/feed/ 0 1946,Chicago,Competitions,Dennis_Day,Jack_Benny,Mary_Livingston,Mothers_Day,Phil_Harris,Quiz_Kids,Rochester,Travelling On the way to new York, the cast stop off in Chicago to do a show. Jack jokes with Don about the recent contest about Hating Jack Benny that ended just a couple months ago. With being so close to his hometown, On the way to new York, the cast stop off in Chicago to do a show. Jack jokes with Don about the recent contest about Hating Jack Benny that ended just a couple months ago. With being so close to his hometown, Mary enters to tease Jack about his friends and family from Waukegan. Phil enters to talk about the brown out in Chicago, and the drinking habits of the band. Dennis enters to add to the topic of the brown out. The quiz kids enter to chalenge Jack and the cast to a battle of wits, but first, Dennis sings, Sweet Mother of Mine. Before the contest begins, Rochester phones in with trouble with hotel accomodations. Jack is the quizmaster, and the cast face off with the kids. Each gives their credentials, and the area of their strong suit. With questions stacked so the kids get the hard ones, the cast still have a hard time with the easy question. The kids prove they can be both smart and funny, while the cast prove they can be funny and... well let's just stick with funny. Keith Heltsley clean 28:38 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/cisco-kid-the-dude-530512/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/cisco-kid-the-dude-530512/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 20:48:24 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10802 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/cisco-kid-the-dude-530512/feed/ 0 1953,Cisco_Kid,Claim_Jumpers,Dudes,Falsely_Accused,Gold,Miners,Mines,Pancho,Secret_Identity In the old mining camps men worked hard to dig for gold, but some tried to gain their fortune by cheating others. Today the men of the mining camp get a kick out of the dude who rides in wearing his suit of dandy clothes. In the old mining camps men worked hard to dig for gold, but some tried to gain their fortune by cheating others. Today the men of the mining camp get a kick out of the dude who rides in wearing his suit of dandy clothes. The soft spoken gent with the high class manner of speech is sent to work the worst piece of land at the camp. Just as he begins to produce a few gold nuggets, Cisco and Pancho ride along in time to protect the underdog against the greedy miners who want to jump his claim. The tough guys decide they'll get Cisco out of the way by pinning him with a charge of theft. Cisco and Pancho are accused of stealing from the dude who they helped, but in the confusion of the hasty arrest and trial, our heros escape. With the camp itching for a hanging, the crooked miners see their chance to jump the dude's claim, but of course Cisco has only been lurking. Then there's the biggest surprise of all when the dude reveals his true purpose for being in the mining camp. Keith Heltsley clean 28:54 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/gunsmoke-sheep-dog-570512/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/gunsmoke-sheep-dog-570512/#comments Sun, 12 May 2013 12:50:01 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19989 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/gunsmoke-sheep-dog-570512/feed/ 0 1957,Denial,Ethics,Gunsmoke,Justice,Killers,Leniency,Public_Safety,Relatives,Religion Matt has to arrest a ranch hand for murder, but the old rancher feels the Bible backs him in protecting his own, especially when the ranch hand is his own son. His principals are respected at the moment, but Matt feels old Jeb will have to learn that t... Matt has to arrest a ranch hand for murder, but the old rancher feels the Bible backs him in protecting his own, especially when the ranch hand is his own son. His principals are respected at the moment, but Matt feels old Jeb will have to learn that the law takes precedence in matters of public safety. Jeb faces Matt, firmly in denial that his son did anything except in self defense. Not smart. It seldom does any good to shelter a child from facing consequences, it's part of growing up and taking responsibility. Poor little, grown up Orlan has grown into a rebellious bad egg, despite the pampering of the Bible thumping Jeb. Doc and Matt discuss this point before Matt decides to do his duty and arrest Harlan anyway. The townsfolk are upset over the delays Matt has taken to bring in Orlan, fearing the killer has fled the area. At the ranch, things do indeed look desserted. Jeb meets Matt, hat in hand, but wants to have his say before he lets Matt have Orlan. Will there be any hassle at taking Orlan in? Jeb has to face up to some troubling truths. Keith Heltsley clean 25:00 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/archie-andrews-poison-candy-460511/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/archie-andrews-poison-candy-460511/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 23:23:16 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=6475 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/archie-andrews-poison-candy-460511/feed/ 0 1946,Archie_Andrews,Betty,Gifts,Jughead,Mix_ups,Mothers_Day,Old_Flames,Poison_Candy,Riverdale,Secrets,Teenagers In the home of Archie Andrews, dad enjoys reading the paper, and shares some of the top stories with mom. Except for one. It seems an old flame of his is returning to town, and mom is jealous. When dad tries to make secret plans to go on a fishing trip... In the home of Archie Andrews, dad enjoys reading the paper, and shares some of the top stories with mom. Except for one. It seems an old flame of his is returning to town, and mom is jealous. When dad tries to make secret plans to go on a fishing trip with a buddy, mom is suspicious. Meanwhile, Archie and Jughead talk about a Mothers Day gift, a big box of candy, and after a few samples. Archie decides on a box. The guys meet Veronica in the store, who also buys a box for her mom, and a smaller box for her dog. Back home, there's a small mix up when Archie moves dad's fishing gear, and hides candy. Mom only overhears part of a phone conversation, finds the candy, and her suspicions of dad's old flame grow. It's the last straw for her, but what's she going to do about it? At Veronica's Archie learns that Veronica's dog is sick in the hospital. Of course, conclusions are jumped to, and Archie is sure the dog was poisoned by the candy. Hmm... He actually might not be far from the truth. Candy, especially chocolate is bad for dogs. But before I say too much, let's get back to the story. Mom goes to confront her old rival, who has become.. well... let's say that she's twice the woman she used to be. Mom has a nice meeting with the cheerful old flame, and leaves her the box of candy that was found at the closet. The worried Archie discovers the missing candy, but misses the chance to clear up the matter when he talks to mom. Instead the ships of truth pass in the night, and Archie goes to regain the poisoned candy from the old flame. In an elaborate ruse, he manages to do better than that. With Jugheads help and to avoid a mistake, they swipe all 10 boxes of her candy. Watch out, don't mess with the fat lady's candy. How does Archie and Jughead dispose of the tainted goods? All the boxes look alike, so all they can do is light them on fire. What a waste of chocolate. The candy may be gone, but sparks from the flames manage to set Archie's roof on fire. Can it get any worse? Archie is upset that he has no gift for Mother's Day, but his mom is forgiving of him. Veronica is upset that Archie broke her date. Archie is upset when he learns the truth about Veronica's sick dog. There's still one little problem once dad gets home and learns the hard way about the damaged roof. Keith Heltsley clean 29:30 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-edith-suggins-visit-420218/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-edith-suggins-visit-420218/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 19:26:45 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19985 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-edith-suggins-visit-420218/feed/ 0 1942,Forgetful,Gossip,Memories,Rush_Gook,Sade_Gook,Victor_Gook,Vic_and_Sade,Visitors Audio is staticky. In the small house halfway up the next block, we find Vic as he returns home from his lodge meeting, and Sade has thrilling news about her visitor who came calling. Edith is barely remembered by Vic, Audio is staticky. In the small house halfway up the next block, we find Vic as he returns home from his lodge meeting, and Sade has thrilling news about her visitor who came calling. Edith is barely remembered by Vic, but Sade claims she remembered Vic vividly. Sade recounts every little detail in giggley, giddy fashion, from Rush opening the door to the barely remembered conversation. She has to keep prompting Rush to be reminded of who said what. The more she tries to recount what her guests looked like, or what they said, it becomes more clear that she would be lost in the whirlwind moment, if not for the details Rush offers. Keith Heltsley clean 8:51 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/my-little-margie-timmys-christmas-521221/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/my-little-margie-timmys-christmas-521221/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 17:40:17 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19983 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/my-little-margie-timmys-christmas-521221/feed/ 0 1952,Charity,Christmas,Christmas_Miracles,Gayle_Storm,My_Little_Margie,Santa_Claus Deserving,Spoiled,Verna_Felton The jolly Yuletide season is hear, and Margie Albright talks with her dad about Christmas festivities. Freddie enters to butter up Margie's dad, Vern Albright, and jokes about Christmas gifts, particularly confusion over what a pair of mules are. The jolly Yuletide season is hear, and Margie Albright talks with her dad about Christmas festivities. Freddie enters to butter up Margie's dad, Vern Albright, and jokes about Christmas gifts, particularly confusion over what a pair of mules are. Mrs Odett wants to borrow one of Margie'w slinky evening gowns, a matter for a few quick jokes. On the way to the department store, the Albrights meet a nice boy, Timmy, who is poor, and in need of some Christmas charity. On the other hand, a wealthy colleague of Vern's has a spoiled nephew who needs to have a lesson on good behavior taught to him. After shooting the department store Santa, Ralph thinks he has killed old Saint Nick, and it's up to Margie and Freddie to track him down. In mock hard boiled radio detective fashion, the two put on their private eye hats to expose the gritty truth of the matter. They find their suspect in a bar, knocking down shots of milk to drown his sorrows. Christmas miracles are in store for turning out a happy ending. Note: Verna Felton is Mrs Odett. Gayle Storm is Margie, and Charles Farrel is her dad. Keith Heltsley clean 25:14 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-4of7-1939/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-4of7-1939/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 14:02:44 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9770 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-4of7-1939/feed/ 0 1939,Buck_Rogers,Doctor_Huer,Excitement,Explosions,Mechanical_Mole,Rescue,Trapped,Wilma_Dearing Back on the surface of the earth, a huge underground explosion has been detected. Frantic news reports wonder if it has something to do with the mechanical mole. Rescue teams scramble to save our heros, but can anything they do be affective? - Back on the surface of the earth, a huge underground explosion has been detected. Frantic news reports wonder if it has something to do with the mechanical mole. Rescue teams scramble to save our heros, but can anything they do be affective? Spaceships armed with disintegrators are used to dig through the earth. Far below the surface, Buck, Wilma, and Doc all come to, and hear the rescue atempts over the radio. With radio contact made, our heros claim that they are still up for cintinuing their exploration, and are going deeper. Oh that Buck, such a man of understatement. Gotta love his closing statement, "if anything exciting happens, we'll let you know." As if it has already. Keith Heltsley clean 10:15 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-operating-the-matrimonial-bureau-350118-retro424rv002/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-operating-the-matrimonial-bureau-350118-retro424rv002/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 00:04:33 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20042 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-operating-the-matrimonial-bureau-350118-retro424rv002/feed/ 0 1935,Business,Contracts,Horlicks,Lum_And_Abner,Marriage,Matrimonial_Bureau,Squire_Skimp Another resurrected episode from the Vaults of the Retro Radio Podcast. Visit the early days of the Retrobots with episode 2. - Horlicks, for a light meal that’s easy to digest. No more indigestion from a heavy lunch, and such an aid to weight control. Another resurrected episode from the Vaults of the Retro Radio Podcast. Visit the early days of the Retrobots with episode 2. Horlicks, for a light meal that’s easy to digest. No more indigestion from a heavy lunch, and such an aid to weight control. With the end of the oil boom in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner need a new enterprise to earn a living. They decide to open a matrimonial bureau. Lum practices officiating a marriage ceremony. This business idea must be a good one, since Squire has come back around to try to partner up with Lum and Abner. If only Lum could find that contract he signed with Squire that frees him from responsibility from that oil well mess. The guys wouldn’t have to worry about being sued by Squire. Horlicks drama: Mom and daughter share a few moments to glory in gladness that Horlicks to help children to grow big and strong. PS: Believe it or not, the Horlicks product is still around, although not so well known in the United States. It is more popular in Brittain and India, and still is being plugged as a health drink that helps you to relax and sleep better at night. Keith Heltsley clean 16:54 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/crosbyclooneyshow600510ep052firstsongdonothingtillyouhearfromme/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/crosbyclooneyshow600510ep052firstsongdonothingtillyouhearfromme/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 15:44:07 +0000 admin http://retro-otr.com/?p=1041 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/crosbyclooneyshow600510ep052firstsongdonothingtillyouhearfromme/feed/ 0 Playlist: Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me. (New ?Sun, New Sky.) Rosemary Clooney. Solomente Una Vez. Bing Crosby. Playlist: Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me. (New ?Sun, New Sky.) Rosemary Clooney. Solomente Una Vez. Bing Crosby. Keith Heltsley clean 18:45 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-frame-up-for-profit-380121/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-frame-up-for-profit-380121/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 13:01:27 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19981 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-frame-up-for-profit-380121/feed/ 0 1938,Bank_Robbery,Captures,Chasrity,Lone_Ranger,Posse,Prospectors,Silver_Mines,Tonto A band of outlaws discuss their robbery technique. They claim to always have success because they wear masks, and nobody has yet identified them. Elsewhere we learn about Missouri and Sleepy, a couple of charitible old timers, A band of outlaws discuss their robbery technique. They claim to always have success because they wear masks, and nobody has yet identified them. Elsewhere we learn about Missouri and Sleepy, a couple of charitible old timers, and after trying to lend a hand to Tonto, they witness the bandits getting away from the Osage bank. A posse is soon riding out of town in search of the Brugan gang. Tonto rides off for help, and extends hope that Sleepy and Missouri might have a chance at the reward money. In disguise, Lone Ranger drops what seems to be an innocent hint that the two kindly prospectors go back to protect their mining claim. Little do they know, but Lone Ranger and Tonto have cooked up a special trap to capture the bandits who are hiding out in the mine. Will the elaborate ruse work? To help nudge things in the right direction, Lone Ranger lets people think he's an outlaw. The trap is set up in such an elegant fashion to let Missouri and Sleepy get sole credit for catching the dreaded Brugans. Lessons to be learned: Though theold timers are considered to be ineffectual to ride ard with the posse, it was they who caught the bad guys. When a lie was told to the old prospectors that silver was in their mine, it actually was, but in the form of reward money, and not in silver ore. The charity of the old timers was admired by all, and in the end the townsfolk had no problem with rewarding them for their life long hospitality, and for catching the outlaws. PS: same as Lone Ranger 371217 ep763 The Osage Bank Robbery Keith Heltsley clean 28:34 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-secret-behind-guessing-460509/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-secret-behind-guessing-460509/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 23:27:15 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19977 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-secret-behind-guessing-460509/feed/ 0 1946,Canned_Goods,Discoveries,Guesing,Jot_Em_Down,Lum_And_Abner,Sales,Secrets Though Lum's idea for his sale of damaged can goods was a success, grandpap was the only person who could guess the contents, and win his merchandise for free. After a rift between himself and Lum and Abner, Though Lum's idea for his sale of damaged can goods was a success, grandpap was the only person who could guess the contents, and win his merchandise for free. After a rift between himself and Lum and Abner, grandpap began coaching others on how to tell what was inside the unlabeled cans. The novelty is wearing off, and Lum discusses the matter with Abner. Even with the sale coming to an end, curiosity burns as Lum and Abner remain mystified at how grandpap could tell what was inside the cans. Abner manages to stumble on the secret, but can it be such a simple answer? Cedric is on hand to help verify that it could be possible. Will Lum and Abner be able to spring a trap for grandpap, and get him to make a wrong guess? Will their careful plan manage to backfire on them, and be left with more damaged cans than they can hope to get rid of? Keith Heltsley clean 14:20 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/wabbott-and-costello-circus-460509/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/wabbott-and-costello-circus-460509/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 23:21:08 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9911 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/wabbott-and-costello-circus-460509/feed/ 0 1946,Animals,Bud_Abbott,Circus,Elephants,Lions,Lou_Costello,Mellonhead,Mel_Blanc,Sideshows,Verna_Felton The mood of the show is set when Lou enters in circus tights. He and Bud fire off the jokes about the circus, and circus animals. The discussion drifts to wild animals, Tarzan, and making movies. Somehow the guys end up on a virtual lion hunt, The mood of the show is set when Lou enters in circus tights. He and Bud fire off the jokes about the circus, and circus animals. The discussion drifts to wild animals, Tarzan, and making movies. Somehow the guys end up on a virtual lion hunt, with Lou as the mighty hunter, and Bud setting up the scene and delivering the straight lines. Back on the circus midway, it's fun with sideshows. Bessy May Mucho arrives to share her cracker jack, and drive Lou nuts with her manner of speech. Mel Blanc provides voices for a variety of characters. Ken Niles and his radio wife, played by verna Felton swap insults with Lou about her appearance, and horses. Later Lou is told that Mrs Niles is going to have him fired, but it doesn't stop the insults or animal jokes. Still checking out the side shows, an exotic dancer becomes the center of Lou's affections and jokes, before circus manager, Mellonhead kicks him off the lot. To redeem himself, Lou gets to run a sideshow game. Hey, what are all those guys doing with those baseballs, and looking at Lou that way for? Keith Heltsley clean 29:56 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-the-wedding-present-440907/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-the-wedding-present-440907/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 21:23:37 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19979 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-the-wedding-present-440907/feed/ 0 1944,Excitement,Gifts,Surprises,Uncle_Fletcher,Vic_and_Sade,Weddings Audio has an overbearing hum that makes it a little difficult to hear. Uncle Fletcher and Vic talk about the fancy box that Fletcher holds in his hands. What might it hold? Fletcher insists that Vic guess at it's contents like a giddy schoolboy. Audio has an overbearing hum that makes it a little difficult to hear. Uncle Fletcher and Vic talk about the fancy box that Fletcher holds in his hands. What might it hold? Fletcher insists that Vic guess at it's contents like a giddy schoolboy. Of course it's a wedding present for Fletcher's landlady, but what is there about it that makes it so spectacular for Fletcher? Vic plays along with being toyed with, like a cat toys with a mouse. When Fletcher lifts the lid on the box, will Vic be as amazed as he is expected to be? He has a hard time dealing with the well thought out gift that Fletcher has put together. In fact, would anybody understand it? Vic finally has to play the heavy and tell Fletcher the bad news about his gift. He does his best to let the eccentric Fletcher down easy. Keith Heltsley clean 9:57 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/hermits-cave-the-story-without-end-ep2-1930s/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/hermits-cave-the-story-without-end-ep2-1930s/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 20:05:37 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19975 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/hermits-cave-the-story-without-end-ep2-1930s/feed/ 0 Hermits_Cave,Lovers,Loyalty,Protection,Reuniting,Supernatural,War,World_War1 Two soldiers in the heat of a battlefield talk about their girlfriends back home. Dave is certain that the spirit of his girlfriend is somehow protecting him. Is it possible for LaRay to shield and protect him? Or is it just a fanciful notion? - Two soldiers in the heat of a battlefield talk about their girlfriends back home. Dave is certain that the spirit of his girlfriend is somehow protecting him. Is it possible for LaRay to shield and protect him? Or is it just a fanciful notion? Dave recounts in flashback a little about the bond he and LaRay have had since childhood, up to their parting moment the two soul mates vow to never part. Dave tells how he can feel her presence and hear her voice, despite the worst of the raging conflict around him. The day of Dave's return comes, and he goes home without announcing his travel plans, relying on LaRay's promise that she'll know the moment he arrives safely. What will Dave find on that golden autumn day as he reaches the farm? LaRay waits for him in their special place, but there's something not quite right about her greeting. He recieves a shocking bit of news as he surprises his parents with his return. Will Dave have to go through life alone? Will love actually concquer death and last forever? Keith Heltsley clean 24:02 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-3of7-1939/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-3of7-1939/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 14:02:04 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9603 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-3of7-1939/feed/ 0 1939,Buck_Rogers,Cameras,Doctor_Huer,Heat_Rays,Mechanical_Mole,Pranks,Underground,Wilma_,Wilma_Dearing In our last episode, Buck was in danger of suffocating after the initial disaster of unveiling the mechanical mole. - Today Buck is back to health and in Doctor Huers lab with Wilma Dearing. Doc describes the technology behind how the mole uses heat ... In our last episode, Buck was in danger of suffocating after the initial disaster of unveiling the mechanical mole. Today Buck is back to health and in Doctor Huers lab with Wilma Dearing. Doc describes the technology behind how the mole uses heat rays to melt it's way through solid rock and move forward. Inside the cockpit of the mole, Wilma asks about all the controls and features. Disturbing word suddenly arrives, but it's just a scheme of Black Barney just wanting to snoop around and have a look at the mechanical mole. Buck decides to pull a prank on him, then our heros get busy on making their start on their underground adventure. The heat rays need some work in keeping the solid granite melted, but when the mole enters a pocket of natural gas, those heat rays are like holding a lit match over an open gas tank. Oopsie, I think that doc needed to have thought things through a little better. Will Buck and his friends be blown to bits? The answer comes in the next thrilling installment. PS: When talking about Black Barney's spy camera that is being used, storing video images on a wire, is much the same technology behind what makes a photo copier work. It would be a neat trick though for use in a practical camera. Not to mention that by the 25th century, digital technology will likely have been perfected, and become obsolete, and some new storage format will be in affect. Keith Heltsley clean 10:22 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/doctor-kildare-dan-malloys-peptic-ulcer-500713-retro423/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/doctor-kildare-dan-malloys-peptic-ulcer-500713-retro423/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 02:12:04 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=20040 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/doctor-kildare-dan-malloys-peptic-ulcer-500713-retro423/feed/ 0 1950,Construction,Doctor,Doctor_Gillespie,Hospitals,Kildare,Lionel_Barrymore A busy contractor is examined by Dr Kildare, but doesn't have time for the extensive tests the medical men need to make a good diagnosis. The doctors convince him his health is more valuable than his time. Dan Malloy may be in for more down time after ... A busy contractor is examined by Dr Kildare, but doesn't have time for the extensive tests the medical men need to make a good diagnosis. The doctors convince him his health is more valuable than his time. Dan Malloy may be in for more down time after the results come back, and Kildare finds a problem on his x-ray. It'll take some tactful bedside manner to get the workaholic Dan to consider selling out his stressful business, and taking it easy at his 160 acre lodge at the lake. Dan is a hardworking man, who has found himself riding a desk. Without an outlet for his high energy personality, stress has built up. It's not that he doesn't want to enjoy the acreage in the woods, but his wife has designs on being a socialite, and doesn't want to give up her new found prestige in town as the wife of an important man. Doctors Kildare and Gillespie get busy with an alternate medicine, trying to demonstrate that important families in the jet set will be impressed wih the little mansion in the woods. Will Mrs Malloy fall for the ruse, or will our good doctors have to try another approach? Is it the place for doctors to step out of treating medical pproblems, and intervening into personal problems? Are any of the doctors strong willed enough to do battle with Mrs Malloy? What about nurse Parker, is she willing to sacrifice herself on the war frontof intervention? Dan's inner caveman comes out to save the day, and sweep Mrs Malloy off her feet and into the woods. Bonus Track: Bing Crosby and Peggy Lee 1950 - Bing warns Peggy of the dangers of meeting with a Hollywood movie producer. Keith Heltsley clean 32:29 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-tips-on-guessing-cans-460508/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-tips-on-guessing-cans-460508/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 23:24:03 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19939 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-tips-on-guessing-cans-460508/feed/ 0 1946,Canned_Goods,Cedric,Grandpap,Guessing,Lum_And_Abner,Mousey_Gray,Sales,Secrets Grandpap has an uncanny way of guessing the contents of the unlabeled canned goods in the store. It has nearly ruined the success of the grab bag sale, and been the cause of some bad blood between grandpap, and Lum and Abner. Grandpap has an uncanny way of guessing the contents of the unlabeled canned goods in the store. It has nearly ruined the success of the grab bag sale, and been the cause of some bad blood between grandpap, and Lum and Abner. Lum has threatened an injuction against grandpap to keep him out of the store, but it was just an empty threat. Now that grandpap has made himself unwelcome, he hasn't been back, but now other people have had a run of luck in guessing what's in the cans. Mousey Gray enters to make a guess, and walk away with a couple free cans. Does he know the secret of the guessing game? Is the code numbers printed on the bottom of the can the way to tell what's inside? Is it just a fluke of the law of averages? A law that gets Abner a little confused. Cedric enters, guesses right, but will he expose the secret? After more confusing talk about laws of nature, Lum and Abner discover that grandpap is behind the run of luck. He's hiding outside, and giving tips to customers who enter. Keith Heltsley clean 12:34 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/tom-mix-black-cat-411208/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/tom-mix-black-cat-411208/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 16:28:38 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19941 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/tom-mix-black-cat-411208/feed/ 0 1941,Black_Cat,Burglars,Cowboys,Escapes,Mystery,Secrets_Revealed,Sidekicks,Tom_Mix Episodes of the serial are hit and miss, and there seems to be at least one missing since our last episode. Previously the Black Cat had gottten away by jumping from the 21st floor of a high rise building. At the end of the preceeding episode, Episodes of the serial are hit and miss, and there seems to be at least one missing since our last episode. Previously the Black Cat had gottten away by jumping from the 21st floor of a high rise building. At the end of the preceeding episode, Tom had jumped out of the building after the Black Cat. A desperate measure? Or a calculated move to put an end to the reign of crime? Tom's partners Wrangler, and Pecos worry that Tom is dead, but no sign of him is found on the ground at the base of the skyscraper. Where did he go? How did he survive? As they wonder over the event, Tom appears, and he tells how he discovered how the Black Cat carried out his mysterious crimes, and get aways. The mystery is solved, but a new adventure awaits our heros back in the West. Stay tuned for a hint of what they are going home to as border smugglers do their worst. Keith Heltsley clean 14:23 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/our-miss-brooks-480508-mothers-day/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/our-miss-brooks-480508-mothers-day/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 13:20:38 +0000 admin http://retro-otr.com/?p=1083 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/our-miss-brooks-480508-mothers-day/feed/ 0 1948,Candid_Moments,Miss_Brooks,Mothers_Day . The students decide to elect Connie their mom away from home. Meanwhile Mr. Boynton wants her to meet his parents. The worst possible setup occurs for Miss Brooks when she tries to make a good first impression. . The students decide to elect Connie their mom away from home. Meanwhile Mr. Boynton wants her to meet his parents. The worst possible setup occurs for Miss Brooks when she tries to make a good first impression. Mrs Davis has sent out the furniture out for reupholstry, Connie is caught in curlers, the Boynton parents mistake her for Mrs Davis, and the kids bring their salute to motherhood all at unflattering times. Keith Heltsley clean 29:15 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/archie-andrews-a-day-at-camp-460507/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/archie-andrews-a-day-at-camp-460507/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 23:24:24 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=6315 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/archie-andrews-a-day-at-camp-460507/feed/ 0 1945,Archie_Andrews,Baseball,Betty,Camp,Guides,High_School,Jughead,Plans,Tours,Vacations,Veronica As the end of the school year comes to a close, Archie and Betty sit on the porch, talking about their Summer plans. Betty takes offense when Archie reveals his plan to go to Stevens Lake, because Veronica is going there. After some changing of minds, As the end of the school year comes to a close, Archie and Betty sit on the porch, talking about their Summer plans. Betty takes offense when Archie reveals his plan to go to Stevens Lake, because Veronica is going there. After some changing of minds, and having to backtrack with parents, Archie once again chages his plan when Veronica tells him that her plans have changed. Back to plan A. Time moves on, and the teens enjoy an afternoon at camp. Archie gets the job of escorting a young gal around camp. Though he would rather take her to watch the rest of the baseball game in grogress, she prefers to take a long walking tour. The teenage gal seems to have romantic inclinations, but Archie isn't paying attention, but when she insists on going on the lake, it turns into an adventure that leads to being rescued from drowning. Archie is annoyed, but the girl is grateful. In the end he regrets not listening to his uncle, and camp counselor, when he gave those lectures on honesty and following the rules, and Jughead ends up with the rewards that were due to Archie. Keith Heltsley clean 13:39 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-fibber-caught-old-muley-out-of-season-460507/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-fibber-caught-old-muley-out-of-season-460507/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 23:21:47 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19973 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-fibber-caught-old-muley-out-of-season-460507/feed/ 0 1946,Bragging,Cover_Ups,Doc_Gamble,Fibber_McGee,Fishing,Game_Wardens,Mayor_Latrivia,Milliscent_Carstairs,Molly_McGee,Secrets,Wallace_Wimple Molly is less than impressed as Fibber gloats over his big catch at the fishing pond. Old Muley is famous in Wistful Vista as an ellusive challenge, but Fibber tells the drama of how he managed the feat of conquering the critter. Molly is less than impressed as Fibber gloats over his big catch at the fishing pond. Old Muley is famous in Wistful Vista as an ellusive challenge, but Fibber tells the drama of how he managed the feat of conquering the critter. Wallace Wimple visits with his own battle with the forces of nature, his wife Sweetie Face. Fibber, Molly, and Wimple share a moment of confusing word play bout taxidermists. Billy Mills plays and the Kingsmen sing, All the Cats Join In. Mrs Carstairs enters to learn of the big news about catching Old Muley. Milliscent isn't much of a fresh water fisherman, but she tells about an adventure deep sea fishing. Doc Gamble pops in to get an earful of Fibber's boasting. Instead, Doc reveals the bad news that fishing season doesn't start until midnight. Fibbers bragging turns into trying to cover his tracks, but too many people aleady know about his catch. How will Harlow Wilcox turn the bad news around, and into a commercial? Don't worry, he does. The Kingsmen sing, My Fickle Eye. Fibber faces up to his guilt, and phones the Game Warden, Warden Gorden Jordan. After only a brief brush with Myrt the telephone operator, he gets through. First, Mayor Latrivia enters to hear Fibbers confession. Will he have some pull in getting Fibber out of trouble? Warden Gorden Jordan shows up, but he won't be swayed by any arguement about breaking the law. Still, he has a secret that has Fibber off the hook. Or is it Molly who has the secret that gets Fibber off the hook? PS: Molly makes a joke, based on Jack Benny's show and Mr Kitzel's song, Pickle in the Middle. Keith Heltsley clean 29:36 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-injunction-against-grandpap-460507/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-injunction-against-grandpap-460507/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 23:20:45 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19935 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-injunction-against-grandpap-460507/feed/ 0 1946,Canned_Goods,Grandpap,Guessing,Jot_Em_Down,Lum_And_Abner,Sales,Store,Success With their successful sale of selling their damaged canned goods, Lum has went to buy all the damaged cans from the wholesaler that he can get. So far, the only person who has managed to guess the contents of the cans correctly has been grandpap. With their successful sale of selling their damaged canned goods, Lum has went to buy all the damaged cans from the wholesaler that he can get. So far, the only person who has managed to guess the contents of the cans correctly has been grandpap. What's his secret? Will he walk off with all the inventory of damaged cans for free? Lum thinks it's just a run of good luck, but Abner thinks its magic. Abner goes into detail over grandpap's feats at guessing. The old gent doesn't even touch, or shake the cans. All he does is call out the name, and that's what's inside the can every time. Lum still thinks their idea of the grab bag sale is so good that it could spark a chain of stores, and shares a little about his visit to the wholesaler. Grandpap is back, and this time he has a wheel barrow to tote away his winnings from his guess work. Will he be a welcome customer, or will he be turned out of the store? Will Abner ever learn grandpap's secret? Lum uses his power as Justice of the Peace to bring up a legal injunction to keep grandpap out of the store. Keith Heltsley clean 12:28 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-muted-silver-moonbeam-chimes-440906/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-muted-silver-moonbeam-chimes-440906/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 21:25:23 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19937 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-muted-silver-moonbeam-chimes-440906/feed/ 2 1944,Claws,Errands,Flirting,Lodge,Secretary,Silver_Moonbeam_Chimes,Traps,Vic_and_Sade Audio is a little weak, and has a low hum. Vic leaves to go back to work after lunch, but Sade has a list of things for him to do on an errand after work. She keeps Vic talking in hushed tones, since Mr Donahue is trying to sleep next door. Audio is a little weak, and has a low hum. Vic leaves to go back to work after lunch, but Sade has a list of things for him to do on an errand after work. She keeps Vic talking in hushed tones, since Mr Donahue is trying to sleep next door. Among the errands, Sade mentions a woman who called to remind Vic about Moonbeam chimes. What are these Silver Moonbeam chimes? Is it something related to the lodge, or to the office? Either way, Sade slowly lures Vic into a trap. She is never keen on spending money on the lodge, and that Miss Pompom Cordoba at the office is a hotbed of jealousy just waiting to explode on poor old Vic. That's right Vic, keep on digging your hole deeper as Sade's seeminly innocent questions draw you deeper into her net. The claws are out, and the words more sharp as Vic is once again put into his place by his wife. Poor Vic thrives on adoring, flirtatious compliments, and Sade never seems to do that for him. When will Sade ever learn to be flirtatious, and in doing so, keep Vic's ego needs met athome? When will Vic ever learn that mention of those flirtatious secretaries at work never end well if he lets Sade lure him down the path of self incrimination? Some things are better left unsaid, accompanied by a fast change of subject. Keith Heltsley clean 9:45 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/black-museum-the-small-white-boxes-ep42-1952/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/black-museum-the-small-white-boxes-ep42-1952/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 17:44:54 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19933 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/black-museum-the-small-white-boxes-ep42-1952/feed/ 0 1952,Black_Museum,Love_Triangles,Murder,Orson_Wells,Poisoning,Trials What do innocent little white boxes have to do with murder? Orson Wells tells all about how they won their place in the Black Museum. The case dates back to 1837, and a jury trial in Scotland. As Orson recounts the details of the trial, What do innocent little white boxes have to do with murder? Orson Wells tells all about how they won their place in the Black Museum. The case dates back to 1837, and a jury trial in Scotland. As Orson recounts the details of the trial, a love affair is revealed, as detailed by a series of love letters. With such an endless love as that between Robert and Madeline, what could go wrong to ruin it all? It seems that Madeline had another boyfriend meeting with her secretly. If the other man in the picture is just an old flame, as Madeline claimes, why does it complicate things so much? Somebody ought to let him know that Madeline has moved on. Is it the kind of complication that a little rat and weed poison will cure? Is there enough evidence to convict Madeline on? Orson gives the verdict, and how Madeline was cleared. If only due to the chivalrous sentiments of her jury. Keith Heltsley clean 26:14 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-2of7-1939/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-2of7-1939/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 14:05:18 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9454 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-2of7-1939/feed/ 0 1939,Ardellah,Buck_Rogers,Crowds,Doctor_Huer,Killer_Kane,Mechanical_Mole,Paralysis_Rays,Wilma_Dearing A terror stricken crowd watches as the mechanical mole moves slowly across the ground. It becomes clear that Killer Kane and Ardellah are at the wheel. What can be done? - Doc Huer issues orders to Black Barney to put a stop to the efforts of the bad... A terror stricken crowd watches as the mechanical mole moves slowly across the ground. It becomes clear that Killer Kane and Ardellah are at the wheel. What can be done? Doc Huer issues orders to Black Barney to put a stop to the efforts of the bad guys. The mole comes to a stop, and the crowd loses their terror and moves curiously closer. Will Doc Huer's plans to use paralysis rays work? There's just one problem. Doc didn't count on Buck being in the way, and now he's suffocating down there. Keith Heltsley clean 9:52 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/richard-diamond-the-stolen-purse-490522/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/richard-diamond-the-stolen-purse-490522/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 01:01:03 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19971 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/richard-diamond-the-stolen-purse-490522/feed/ 0 1949,Falsely_Blamed,Gangsters,hand_Offs,Murder,Purses,Richard_Diamond,Secrets,Theft A pretty blonde, Dottie, slips into her mink coat as she is stopped by two thugs on her way out to the streets. She has a purse that becomes the object of attention. To cover her tracks, she tries to leave the purse with an old lady and friend. A pretty blonde, Dottie, slips into her mink coat as she is stopped by two thugs on her way out to the streets. She has a purse that becomes the object of attention. To cover her tracks, she tries to leave the purse with an old lady and friend. Are the thugs buying the handoff as an accident? The trail of the purse soon leads to the office of Richard Diamond. The thin guise of having Richard find the owner of the purse comes to an end when one of the gangsters comes calling. What's the importance of the purse? It's important enough to lead to a corpse, and Richard Diamond is left holding the bag as far ass the cops are concerned. Will his friend Hellen be able to shine some light on the value of the handbag? The situation goes from bad to worse when Hellen gets roughed up, more bodies are layed at the feet of the cops, and Richared goes on a personal quest for justice. When he finds the gangster, he learns the secret of the handbag, and who killed which body, and why. With all the loose ends nicely tied up, Richared unwinds with an evening of crooning, romance and comedy with his girlfriend Hellen. Keith Heltsley clean 29:30 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-guessing-the-can-contents-460506/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-guessing-the-can-contents-460506/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 23:29:31 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19930 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-guessing-the-can-contents-460506/feed/ 0 1946,Canned_Goods,Grandpap,Guessing,Jot_Em_Down,Lum_And_Abner,Mystery_Cans,Sales,Success The terms of Lum's big sale idea for the unlabeled cans is to sell them for a quarter a can. If you can manage to guess the contents of the can, before you open it, it's free. Of course, you need to bring in your own mason jar to empty the opened can i... The terms of Lum's big sale idea for the unlabeled cans is to sell them for a quarter a can. If you can manage to guess the contents of the can, before you open it, it's free. Of course, you need to bring in your own mason jar to empty the opened can into, and take the contents home. Grandpap quietly reads the almanac as Lum and Abner tell about the success of the sale idea. Lum is concerned over Abners enthusiasm when customers make a bad guess, and have to pay for their can. Grandpap claims he can tell what's inside, and when US Quincy enters to make a guess, he seems to prove his point. What exactly did Mr Quincey buy? Even when the can is opened, it's still a mystery. The sale is such a success, the store may be out of cans by the end of the week. Should Lum buy more cans, and rip the labels off so they can keep the sale going? Lum heads to the wholesaler, and grandpap demonstrates his technique of guessing to Abner. How did he do it? Keith Heltsley clean 14:00 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-350506-medicine-rock/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-350506-medicine-rock/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 22:01:22 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=1764 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lone-ranger-350506-medicine-rock/feed/ 0 1935,Ambush,Lone_Ranger,Pioneers,Tonto,Wagon_Train The masked man and Tonto find a man on foot, separated from his wagon train. He tells how he was forced from the wagons. An ambush is planned at Medicine Rock, and the Lone Ranger is off to set things right. - The masked man and Tonto find a man on foot, separated from his wagon train. He tells how he was forced from the wagons. An ambush is planned at Medicine Rock, and the Lone Ranger is off to set things right. Original Note from 2010-05-20: The Lone Ranger aired every week day. Watch the podcast for shows on Tuesdays, and Thursdays. There aren't many early episodes, but what there is will start showing up here. PS: This episode runs short, but if I can find a longer version, I'll try to repost it. Keith Heltsley clean 8:05 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/jack-benny-leaving-for-chicago-on-the-train-460505/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/jack-benny-leaving-for-chicago-on-the-train-460505/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 23:22:08 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19926 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/jack-benny-leaving-for-chicago-on-the-train-460505/feed/ 0 1946,Books,Dennis_Day,Don_Wilson,Frank_Nelson,Jack_Benny,Mary_Livingston,Mel_Blanc,Mr_Kitzel,Packing,Rochester,Train_Station In preparing to travel to Chicago, Rochester helps Jack get packed up. Medication, clothes, and reading maerial. Elsewhere, we find Mary with her new maid, packing and making arrangements for the milkman and other such services. In preparing to travel to Chicago, Rochester helps Jack get packed up. Medication, clothes, and reading maerial. Elsewhere, we find Mary with her new maid, packing and making arrangements for the milkman and other such services. Mary is packing the same book as Jack, but what are the names of the three children in that story? At Phil's house, he gets a litle help from his daughter. Phil has the same reading material, and that running gag about those kid names takes yet another turn. We find Dennis talking with his mom about the trip, and that same book again. They also talk about Jack's contract with Dennis, before he sings. His song is snipped though. At Don's house, he says his goodbyes to his wife, and jokes about that same book, sort of. The audio skips a bit, but we land back with jack and Rochester as he heads to the vault for a little spending cash. At the train station the cast all converge, and Mel Blanc calls out the departures, while Frank Nelson works the conssession counter, and Kitzel has his ever present hot dog stand. The Colemans make a quick appearance to say a goodbye to jack. Note: Phil has his trunk full of bottles. A gag that imitated real life. One of Jack's writers is reported to be a heavy drinker... OK, more than one of Jack's writers were reported to be heavy drinkers. But one in particular is known to load his trunk up with booze, while carrying his clothes on his body. He just didn't want to be caught short of his usual supply. Also the girl who played Phil's daughter in the spots on Jack's show would also play one of his girls on his own show. Keith Heltsley clean 22:44 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/boston-blackie-480505-ep173-jackie-meers-prison-break/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/boston-blackie-480505-ep173-jackie-meers-prison-break/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 13:27:28 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=1146 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/boston-blackie-480505-ep173-jackie-meers-prison-break/feed/ 0 1948,Boston_Blackie,Crime,Murder,Mystery,Prison_Breake,Robbery A group of jailbirds plan a prison break. Once on the outside, they don't waste time getting back to work in their old ways. Blackie has a personal reason to nab the prisoners. He was responsible for putting the ringleader behind bars, A group of jailbirds plan a prison break. Once on the outside, they don't waste time getting back to work in their old ways. Blackie has a personal reason to nab the prisoners. He was responsible for putting the ringleader behind bars, and wants to keep him there. The key to recapturing them seems to be in solving the mystery of how they escaped. Blackie closes in, but finds himself in trouble. Can his friends come to the rescue? Can Blackie get the upperhand again? Just what is the mystery of how the prisoners escape? Keith Heltsley clean 26:26 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/gunsmoke-how-to-kill-a-friend-reused-script-570505/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/gunsmoke-how-to-kill-a-friend-reused-script-570505/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 12:53:45 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19928 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/gunsmoke-how-to-kill-a-friend-reused-script-570505/feed/ 0 1957,Career_Path,Cghiuces,Differencews,Friends,Gamblers,Gunsmoke,Hired_Gunman,Matt_Dillon,Revenge A reproduction of a previously performed script. Audio gets a little warbly. - Chester marvels at the dusty days in Dodge, but Matt has to deal with a crooked gambler. Out on night rounds, bullets fly, but who has a grudge against Matt? A reproduction of a previously performed script. Audio gets a little warbly. Chester marvels at the dusty days in Dodge, but Matt has to deal with a crooked gambler. Out on night rounds, bullets fly, but who has a grudge against Matt? When the crooked gamblers face Matt, they show their hands, and he has the goods on them to throw them out of town. Matt has tossed a lot of crooks out of town, and most never look back. It isn't long though before the gamblers return, and they've brought a gunman with them. There's a matter they didn't know about, their hired gun is an old friend of Matt's. Will Matt's friendship work for him, or against him? The crooked gambling game leads to a showdown, and Matt is forced to match his guns against his old, misguided friend. Keith Heltsley clean 22:45 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-friday-night-sociable-1933-retro423rv001/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-friday-night-sociable-1933-retro423rv001/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 00:04:28 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19969 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/lum-and-abner-friday-night-sociable-1933-retro423rv001/feed/ 0 1933,Barn_Dance,Country,Francis_Lankford,Lum_And_Abner,Musical,Swing,Talent_Show Enjoy this show from the Vault of Retro. Besides the classic radio, catch a glimse of how Keith and the Retrobots sounded in their first season in podcasting. - From an unknown date thought to be in 1933. Enjoy this show from the Vault of Retro. Besides the classic radio, catch a glimse of how Keith and the Retrobots sounded in their first season in podcasting. From an unknown date thought to be in 1933. One of the oldest surviving recordings from Lum and Abner. Sponsered by Ford. As we look in on Pine Ridge tonight, we find the school house all decked out and ready for the big dance. Lum announces the festivities and that the Friday night format is a regular fixture. The band plays a fanfare and Lum talks with Abner just before a a yodeling tune is presented. After a few moments of joking around between Lum and Abner, a nice harmonica tune is played. Lum introduces the next singer who sings in a clear baritone voice, Home on the Range. Lum calls on the next group, a woman’s quartet to sing, Bird in a Gilded Cage. Lum and Abner follow up by doing some more joking around, then invite a very young Francis Langford on stage. Francis sings, Young and Healthy. The song ends, and so does the show. PS: Francis Langford was a popular singer, and though at this time she was fairly unknown, she would have been 20 years old at the time of this recording, she would have a long singing career. Francis was also known for her making many USO tours with Bob Hope to entertain the troops just 10 years later during World War 2. According to Wikkipedia, her career spanned from 1932 to 1956, and she passed away at the age of 92 in 2005. In addition Frances grew up in the Mulberry, Florida area, a tiny community near Lakeland. She attended Lakeland High School. Langford originally trained as an opera singer. While a young girl she required a tonsillectomy that changed her soprano range to a contralto. As a result, she was forced to change her vocal style to a more contemporary big band, popular music style. At age 17, she was singing for local dances. Cigar manufacturer Eli Witt heard her sing at an American Legion party and hired her to sing on his local radio show. While singing for radio during the early 1930′s, she was heard by Rudy Vallee, who invited her to become a regular on his radio show. From 1935 until 1938 she was a regular performer on Dick Powell’s radio show. From 1946 to 1951, she performed with Don Ameche on The Bickersons. If you want to hear the Lum and Abner show without the added comments, visit this page on my site: Lum and Abner – Friday Night Sociable. (Date Unknown, 1933.) Or you can grab he file with this download link. Keith Heltsley clean 15:57 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/my-little-margie-princess-margie-521214/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/my-little-margie-princess-margie-521214/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 17:46:57 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19922 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/my-little-margie-princess-margie-521214/feed/ 0 1952,Charles_Farrel,Engagements,Faithful,Gayle_Storm,Geneology,Marriage,My_Little_Margie,Royalty In today's continuing saga of that upscale family, Vern Albright is secure in his 5th Avenue penthouse apartment, except that he wants his daughter Margie to marry into royalty. Will she be faithful to her regular boyfriend, or be won over by the Count. In today's continuing saga of that upscale family, Vern Albright is secure in his 5th Avenue penthouse apartment, except that he wants his daughter Margie to marry into royalty. Will she be faithful to her regular boyfriend, or be won over by the Count. Verna Felton is the family friend and busy body, Mrs Odett who pops in to joke about old family relatives. When a geneologist proves Margie has a royal ancestor, dad is excited, but the nobility is only on Margie's mothers side. Jokes turn toward clashes between commoners and nobility. Soon Grand Dukes of forgotten countries come a courting, and Princess Margie may find herself as the rightful ruler of a band of loyal subjects. There's more hassles to being the rightful monarch of a country than meets the eye. A mysterious character hints that assassination plans could be afoot. Will Margie be safe? Who can she trust? Secrets turn the situation around, and a return to normal life is a welcomed return. Features Gayle Storm and Charles Farrel. Keith Heltsley clean 24:41 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-hank-gutstop-hostess-420217/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-hank-gutstop-hostess-420217/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 17:03:59 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19924 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/vic-and-sade-hank-gutstop-hostess-420217/feed/ 2 1942,Debts,Hank_Gutstop,Howstess,Jobs,Little_Tiny_Petite,Pheasant,Rush_Gook,Tea_Shop,Vic_and_Sade Audio is a bit scratchy. As Rush and Sade talk, Vic enters and has big news that Hank Gutstop may start getting caught up on some of his debts to Vic. What new scheme has Hank come up with this time? He is to start work as hostess at the Little Tiny Pe... Audio is a bit scratchy. As Rush and Sade talk, Vic enters and has big news that Hank Gutstop may start getting caught up on some of his debts to Vic. What new scheme has Hank come up with this time? He is to start work as hostess at the Little Tiny Petite Pheasant Tea Shop. The tiney tea shop that has only three tables in the whole place. Sade marvels at the strange choice of jobs for good old Hank. Will he be able to attract more business to the eatery? Vic tells how the service will be on par with the best head waiter at any big hotel. Rush puts in his 2 cents worth on the role playing fantasy with Vic. Sade is unconvinced, and wants to go to see the spectacle for herself, as long as she doesn't have to get all chummy with Hank. With all the build up, there's only one thing remaining when a phone call comes in. Vic gets the news that Hank has lost his job before he even got started. Keith Heltsley clean 10:07 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-1of7-1939/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-1of7-1939/#comments Sat, 04 May 2013 14:05:22 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9330 http://retro-otr.com/2013/05/buck-rogers-mechanical-mole-1of7-1939/feed/ 0 1939,Buck_Rogers,Doctor_Huer,Exploration,Inventions,Mechanical_Mole,Test_Flightsb,Wilma_Dearing Held in suspended animation until the high tech futuristic times of the 25th century, Buck Rogers works side by side with Wilma Dearing, the female soldier, and Doctor Huer, scientist and ainventor. - Just recently our heros have come from an adventu... Held in suspended animation until the high tech futuristic times of the 25th century, Buck Rogers works side by side with Wilma Dearing, the female soldier, and Doctor Huer, scientist and ainventor. Just recently our heros have come from an adventure out past the moons of Jupitor in pursuit of Killer Kane and Ardellah. Today they are safely back on earth in doc Huers science lab, with Kane and Ardella safely locked away, a new adventure is about to begin. The doc has created a new invention known as the mechanical mole. Buck is out doing test flights on new space rockets, but doc and Wilma want him back to help test the mechanical mole. As you might imagine, the invention is to be a vehicle that will explore the depths of the earth. In his describing it, Doc tells facts about the earth's core. With the friends gathered together, a crowd has also gathered to catch a glimpse of the mole. Suddenly,word comes in that Killer Kane and Ardella managed to escape their prison. Watch out everybody! The Mechanical Mole is moving by itself. Yu don't suppose that Kane and Ardellah have something to do with this do you? Howe did they manage to escape and get back to earth so quickly any way? Stay tuned to see what develops next. Keith Heltsley clean 10:44