November 2012 – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

Command Performance – Ida Lupino, Phil Harris, Gracie Fields, Garry Moore. 431120

By Keith November 20, 2012Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Ida Lupino. She dips into the mailbag for a request to hear a canary sing. Afterward, Connie Haines sings, Don't Get Around Much Anymore. More gretings are read…

Gunsmoke – Brother Whelp. 561118

By Keith November 18, 2012Gunsmoke, Western

Chester marvels at the world of knowledge that can be unlocked by books, then Tassie enters with a problem. A man from her past is returning to Dodge and she…

Jack Benny – Mrs Wiggs Of The Onion Patch. 341118

By Keith November 18, 2012Comedy, Jack Benny

The audio is a bit scratchy in spots, it skips in spots, and the musical numbers have been snipped. Other than that, it sounds pretty good. Don teases Jack about…

Jack Benny – Thanksgiving with Alice Faye. 411123. (retro402)

By Keith November 16, 2012Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

Join Jack, Mary, and Rochester as they get the preparations ready for the big Thanksgiving feast. Jack is just as stingy with his food as he is with his money.…

Lum and Abner – Is Cedric One Of The Deputies. 420210

By Keith November 14, 2012Comedy, Lum and Abner

Diogenes Smith's contest to find the most honest man has the town in an uproar. Not only to be found as the most honest person, but in suspicion over who…

You Are There – Maximillian Is To Be Executed, 1867AD. 480523

By Keith November 13, 2012Drama, You Are There

Unless the new governor of Mexico grants a stay of execution, Archduke Maximillian faces a firing squad at sunrise. Pleas, and protests pour in from royalty and dignitaries all around…

Lum and Abner – Diogenes Deputies Could Be Anyone. 420209

By Keith November 12, 2012Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new stranger in town has everybody eager to imitate his honest ways. Cedric even goes as far as to dress like Diogenes, and even carrying a lantern like him.…

Phil Harris – Coconut Grove – Brother Can You Spare A Dime. ep2, 1933.

By Keith November 12, 2012Music, Phil Harris

Playlist: Phil sings, Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Leah Raye sings, Secondhand Heart for Sale. The band plays, Twelfth Street Rag. The 17 year old Leah Raye sings, Make…

Green Hornet – Justice Wears A Blindfold. 390615 (retro401)

By Keith November 11, 2012Adventure, Green Hornet, Retro Original

Star reporter Laury, and his pal and star photographer, Miss Casey, uncover a scent of corruption in a high profile trial. It's a jury trial, so what influence can a…

Gunsmoke – Pretty Mama. 561111

By Keith November 11, 2012Gunsmoke, Western

On a peaceful morning in Dodge City, Matt gets word from young Beany Marvel that his pa is dead. Out at the homestead, Mrs Marvel shares the details as far…