2016 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Over My Dead Body Caper. ep169, 490918

By Keith December 24, 2016Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

The date seems to be from a later season than the date on the show, as it mentions the date of November 15, 1950 in it. Sam seems to dictate the notice of his own death.

Lum and Abner – Dr Snide Arrives. 430322

By Keith December 24, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new dentist is due to arrive today. We find Lum on the phone, convincing Mrs Barton to send her kids over for an exam. Trying to think of people who need teeth pulled, Abner thinks he could start a fight, and have folks knock each others teeth out. Will Lum convince Abner to be the first patient?

Bob Hope (AFRS) From Yuma Army Base Arizona, with the Andrews Sisters, 450102 – Plus a Lionel Hampton Remote.

By Keith December 23, 2016Bob Hope, Comedy

Two shows in one. First a presentation with commercials chopped out for AFRS, followed by a short remote of Lionel Hampton performing live.

Nero Wolfe – Party For Death. ep17, 510216

By Keith December 23, 2016Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

Though he agreed to it, Nero Wolfe backs out of attending a cocktail party, but sends Archie Goodwin in his place. Mrs Collins needs a detective to be watchful. Will there be trouble for her at the party? Business men with a legal dispute? a jealous woman?

Journey Into Space – The Red Planet 12of20. 541222.

By Keith December 22, 2016Journey Into Space, Science Fiction

The landing on Mars has finally been made after the long journey. Then after the landing at the polar ice caps, the expedition sets out, only to have a mishap…

Lone Ranger (WXYZ) A Present For Janey. 441225

By Keith December 22, 2016Lone Ranger, Western

Visiting an old rancher, Lone Ranger warms up near the roaring fire. He tells that Kimosavvy means trusted scout, but his trusted indian friend, Tonto has been quiet about his observation of the winter weather. Will the weather be kind to the rancher, and the herd this year? The masked man warns of a couple of cowhands, Kramer and Langley, they aren't bad, they just have a way of stirring things up and pranking lawmen. Stories are told through dramatization of the bickering cow punchers. Threats of killing each other, and other pranks.

Lux Radio Theater – Dixie (Bing Crosby, Dorothy Lamour). 431220

By Keith December 20, 2016Drama, Lux

Dan Emmet is a local crooner, and town fire marshal. He loses his job when his girlfriend's house burns down, and it's his fault. He sets out to make it big, and return with enough cash to convince his future father in law to let him marry his daughter. On the riverboat, he falls in with a con man who takes him for all the money he had to his name. The two pair up to entertain in blackface in a theater. They become a big enough hit to play for a run, but is there a new girl in Dan's future?