2017 – Page 92 – Retro Radio Podcast

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy is Hospitalized. 440109.

By Keith January 9, 2017Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

Our Miss Brooks – Board Of Education Day. 500108.

By Keith January 8, 2017Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

The holiday season is over, and it's time to return to the daily grind of school. When Walter stops in to pick up Miss Brooks for school, she learns that Stretch Snodgrass has a problem. At school, she learns of a problem that Mr Conklin has. He needs Connie to write a speech for him, but will her buttering up build his confidence to do it himself? Stretch demonstrates his wonderful English abilities, both in speech and in writing. I feel a mix up coming on.

Betty Hutton circa 1947. A black and white photograph of the American actress and singer Betty Hutton. She is shown from the waist up, facing the camera with a bright smile on her face. Her curly hair is styled in a short, voluminous cut, and she is wearing a sleeveless, sequined dress with a plunging neckline. The image captures her vibrant personality and confident stage presence, as she gazes directly at the viewer with a twinkle in her eye.

ROTR Diary 24 Betty Hutton, Part 1, 1921-1942. (retro554)

By Keith January 7, 2017Comedy, Retro Original1 Comment

Presenting part 1 of a feature on singer, actress, and entertainment personality, Betty Hutton. Enjoy this blend of her history, with sound bites of her early performances. Born in 1921,…

Lum and Abner – The Intercom System. 430329

By Keith January 7, 2017Comedy, Lum and Abner

To be as professional as possible with the new dentist office in the feed room, Lum runs the show installing office equipment. Abner thinks he's going too far with the intercom system. The concept of such a thing is beyond him.

Halls Of Ivy – Reappointment. ep1, 500106

By Keith January 6, 2017Comedy, Halls of Ivy

The same as the pilot show, but this is a reproduction of that script, with Ronald and Bonita Coleman to kick off the series. Ivy is a typical small college…

Abbott and Costello – Lou Engaged To Judy Canova 440106

By Keith January 6, 2017Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Lou is late after having to fight off women. It's leap year, and the custom of the day was for single women to propose to men, rather than the other way around. Jokes about marriage, and mother in laws. Lou keeps the marriage jokes going when Ken Niles and his pretend wife, Verna Felton arrive. A joke about Bud and Ken being married? How racy! After the commercial Freddie Rich plays, Just One of Those Things.

Journey Into Space – The Red Planet 14of20. 550105.

By Keith January 5, 2017Journey Into Space, Science Fiction

Previously, Lenny sent out a distress call over the radio, but before Jet could respond the calls stopped, and Lenny was exploring the city alone. Today, Jet finds life support…

Lum and Abner – Mousey Visits Home. 430325

By Keith January 5, 2017Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new dentist is getting settled in, and has gone to start looking at the teeth of the students at the school house. Mousey is seen in town, and pops in to tell the gents what he has been up to in the Army. His time is limited, and he needs to meet up with his wife Gussie before he has to leave again.

Burns and Allen – George Wants To Buy Land From Joe Bagley. 1944.

By Keith January 4, 2017Burns and Allen, Comedy

Dreaming of their post war home, Gracie wants George to buy a vacant lot to build on. The trouble is that it belongs to Joe Bagley, and he doesn't want…

Lux Radio Theater – Perfect Specimen (joan Blondell, Erol Flynn). 390102

By Keith January 3, 2017Drama, Lux

The old matron, Fiona, rules her mansion with an iron hand. There's no time for dancing, and the house runs on schedule, with chores handled by the household servants. There's no pleasing her, but Gerald's life is about to change when Mona Carter enters the scene.