September 2021 – Retro Radio Podcast

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Tales of the Texas Rangers – Clean Up. ep13, 500930

By Keith September 30, 2021Detective and Mystery, Texas Rangers

The small town of Killman Texas became the focus of racketeers, when an oil boom changed everything. Protection rackets have the honest operators under their control, but a murder has…

A black and white photograph of Elliott Lewis, a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He appears to be speaking or reading from a script, with one hand raised to emphasize a point. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

On Stage – Circle Of Wheels. ep78, 540930

By Keith September 30, 2021Drama, On Stage

Life in the suburbs can be predictable and regimented. People strive to live up to expectations. Certain annoyances are routinely overlooked. Why bother getting emotional, or rock the boat? It…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Name The Baby Contest. ep295, 480929

By Keith September 29, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The day begins at the Water Commissioner's office. Gildy is visited by a man who has an insurance policy for the baby. A policy provided courtesy of the Jolly Boys…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Has Lum Joined with the Thieves. 460729

By Keith September 29, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the hotel, Mr Wilson and Abner worry that Lum is now part of the gang of jewel thieves. Lum seems blinded by love, and not listening to reason. What's…

Dragnet – The Big Bible. ep267, 540928

By Keith September 28, 2021Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Homicide Detail. Joe Friday and Frank Smith work the nightwatch and respond to a suicide call. After entering the locked room where the body is located, Friday interviews the man's…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly -McGee’s Go To the Movies. ep371, 430928

By Keith September 28, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is full of pent up energy, and is restless as a kitten. He tells about the neighbor's new boarder, should the McGee's consider doing the same? A call to…

Lum and Abner – Tipping off the Jewel Thieves. 460725

By Keith September 27, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is back on the job as bellhop, but now he has to ask some advice from Dick Huddleston about his new rules of gthe job. Lum is so in…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Jubilee – Count Basie, Rochester. ep99, 440927

By Keith September 27, 2021Jubilee, Music

Airdate is approximate and may also be 441009. Features Ernie Whitman as host, Count Basey provides the musical back up, Vocalists include Thelma Carpenter, and Jimmy Rushing. Rochester makes an…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – Red Wind. ep1, 480926

By Keith September 26, 2021Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Decent sound quality. Featuring Gerald Moore as Philip Marlowe. Along with different actors from previous airings and from the pilot episode. Hot, dry Santa Ana wind is blowing. The heat…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Show Not Being Broadcast. 540926

By Keith September 26, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack isn't too happy with Don's introduction. Bob Crosby tells about his Summer. Then he relates a story about taking Remley hiking in the mountains. Dennis claims he's leaving the…