2016 – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

The Music America Loves Best (NBC) First Song, Tidings Of Comfort And Joy. 441224

By Keith December 17, 2016Music

Hosted by Louie Calhoun, who presents the singers and musicians to present favorite carols. Playlist: Corale medley including: Tidings Of Comfort And Joy. Away in a Manger. O Come All…

Lum and Abner – Grandpap Leaves Town. 430316

By Keith December 17, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner

The coming out party was a hit, but the guest of honor, grandpap, never made it. Today, Lum and Abner try singing a few bars of, Cranky Old Yank in…

Abbott and Costello – Butcher Shop with Lynn Barry 431216

By Keith December 16, 2016Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Lou is excited about tonight's guest star, and wants to dress right. Jokes about style, moths, and clothes. Freddie Rich plays, I've Got You Under My Skin. Lou's friend asks…

Dragnet – The Garbage Chute Murder. 491215.

By Keith December 15, 2016Dragnet

When Laura Barkley is found murdered, there's no sign of struggle or even a forced entry to her apartment. Friday consults with the crime lab, but further crime scene investigation…

Journey Into Space – The Red Planet 11of20. 541215

By Keith December 15, 2016Science Fiction

The exploration of Mars has begun. For three days, the caravan of explorers has been making their way across the polar ice caps of the Red Planet, but not without…

Lum and Abner – Grandpap Doesn’t Show Up For His Party. 430315

By Keith December 15, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner

At last, the big coming out party for grandpap has arrived. The party is in full swing, and though Abner is enjoying himself, Lum has a problem. The guest of…

Sy and Elmer – Looking for Clues. ep2 1931. (RV34, retro551)

By Keith December 14, 2016Comedy, Retro Original

After a bank robbery, Sy has passed out when blood was spotted on the floor. Elmer revives him, and the two show off their new status as coorespondence school detectives…

Jubilee – Dick Haymes, Count Basie. ep149, 450917

By Keith December 14, 2016Jubilee, Music

Date could be wrong, but should be close. Playlist: Ernie Bubbles Whitman calls on Count Basie to open with, Rhythm Man. Dick Haimes teaches Ernie the scales, but the vocal…

BBC – Glenn Miller First Reported Missing Christmas Eve 1944. 441224

By Keith December 14, 2016Documentary and Interview

Major Glenn Miller Left London by air for Paris 9 days earlier. He had come to direct the band of the AEF.

Burns and Allen – Kay Kayser’s Blind Date. 431214

By Keith December 14, 2016Burns and Allen, Comedy

In the cigar shop, George runs into Kaye Kaiser. Can he use a sensational voice like George's in his band? Back home, George listens to Gracie's shopping list. Instead of…