2014 – Page 33 – Retro Radio Podcast

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Looking For Umbriago, with Jimmy Durante. 430404 (retro458)

By Keith May 7, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

Fred opens with some jabs at Jack Benny. Portland joins him for the trip to Allen’s Alley, with the topic of the day being the meat shortage. Al Goodman’s Orchestra…

Macabre – Final Resting Place. ep1, 611113

By Keith May 7, 2014Suspense and Horror

On the way to their honeymoon, Roger and Sue Kent tune in the radio as they travel the lonely country road. The news report claims that a homicidal maniac is…

Mel Blanc – Phony Oil Stock. 470506

By Keith May 6, 2014Comedy, Mel Blanc

Betty tries to get Mel to improve his business by taking some investment risks. Mel is doubtful, but when her dad, Mr Colby pops in for the usual round of…

Friars Club Roast – Jack Benny. 700121.

By Keith May 5, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny

This was originally a television production from the Kraft Music Hall, but being an audio podcast, here's the sound track of it. With the nature of the roast, it still…

Jack Benny – Robert Taylor Plays Cello. 38-02-13 (RV017 retro457)

By Keith May 4, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack talks with Don about being one of the best dressed men in America. Along with Clark Gable. Jack is teased about standing in a barrel, a famous scene from…

Gunsmoke – How to Die for Nothing, May 4th Broadcast Preempted, Reused Script. 580510

By Keith May 4, 2014Gunsmoke, Western

In a scuffle in bringing in an outlaw, Matt guns down his man. Now he has to face the jealous and vengeful brothers of the dead gunman. Is he worried?…

Judy Canova – Getting Mineral Water for Pig, Lover Boy. 430907

By Keith May 2, 2014Comedy, Judy Canova

Judy tells about hanging out with the service men in North Africa, while on her USO tour. Afterward she sings, After You're Gone. Sylvester and Ken Niles join Judy when…

Dark Fantasy – Superstition Be Hanged. ep17, 420313

By Keith May 1, 2014Dark Fantasy, Suspense and Horror

The action and excitement of a circus is brought to a tragic end, when the trapese artist meets with an accident. Is there a conspiracy of other circus workers that…

Lum and Abner – Two Episodes To Win Court Case 420127 & 29 (retro456)

By Keith April 29, 2014Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

The day of the big trial arrives, and Lum Edwards, Justice of the Peace, has to put on trial Lum Edwards, defendant. He has been charged with breaking and entering…

Mel Blanc – James Mason Gets Mels Role In A Play. 470429

By Keith April 29, 2014Comedy, Mel Blanc1 Comment

After seeing a movie featuring James Mason, Mel and Betty discuss the well known actor. Not impressed, Mel is to act in a play the local ladies are to put…