2012 – Page 34 – Retro Radio Podcast

Fred Allen – The Courting Of Nasty And Nell, Marlene Dietrich. 420510.

By Keith April 11, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred and the announcer talk about a recent feature in Look Magazine, teasing about Jack Benny. Fred talks about Jack sponser dropping him. The News Highlights of the Week topic…

Dragnet – The Big Chet. 560410.

By Keith April 10, 2012Dragnet

Joe Friday is working the Robbery Detail. He and partner Frank Smith talk about some of the pressure the robberies in town are putting on the police to get this…

On Stage – A Circle of Wheels. ep44, 531118.

By Keith April 10, 2012Drama, On Stage

Dick Tracy – Case Of The Trained Seal. 451025.

By Keith April 10, 2012Adventure, Dick Tracey

Get your behind the scenes update on another of the favorite kiddie shows of the day before our story begins. Dick Tracy is still on the trail of a murderer.…

Vic and Sade – Missouri State Home For The Tall. 440125.

By Keith April 10, 2012Comedy, Vic and Sade

Audio is a touch on the draggy side, otherwise its pretty good. An invitation is extended to Vic to go to the Missouri State Home for the Tall. Sade gets…

Wild Bill Hickock – Thunder and Lightning. ep69, 520411.

By Keith April 9, 2012Western, Wild Bill Hickock

As Bill and Jingles respond to a request for help from a sheriff, they are greeted by a gunman who takes potshots at them. It turns out to be an…

Superman – Last Of The Clipper Ships. 9of20, 410324.

By Keith April 9, 2012Adventure, Superman

In the previous episode, the crew, led by seaman Limey, have decided to mutiny. Gasp! Say it ain't so! The crew continue to be divided, and the factions argue over…

You Are There – Colonel Johnson Eats The Love Apple, 1820AD. 490130.

By Keith April 8, 2012Drama, You Are There

Every year in Salem New Jersey, Col Johnson sponsors the state fair. He is also responsible for bringing the tomato plant to America. He judges prize plants each year, and…

Phil Harris – Going to the Circus. 1950.

By Keith April 8, 2012Comedy, Phil Harris

Alice and Phil get ready for the day and jokes about aging are the theme. The girls rescue the moment by entering to ask about going to the circus. Frankie…

Jack Benny – Frank Parkers Music Store. 340408.

By Keith April 8, 2012Comedy, Jack Benny

Audio is rough, with record noise, and skips near the beginning. After Don's opening commercial for General Tire, he introduces Don Bestor, who introduces Jack. This being the first in…