October 2021 – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Lights Out – The Word. 430914

By Keith October 23, 2021Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

A story with no terror, but of a strange and wonderful day. At the time this show was produced, World War 2 was raging. It was probably becoming hard to…

Martin and Lewis – George Jessell. 491021.

By Keith October 21, 2021Comedy

Dean and Jerry bicker while leading up to their idea to audition for television. They are still looking for help for their nightclub, but the gal who wants a job…

Image of a yellow globe with a map of the world, depicting continents and oceans in detail.

Whistler – Masquerade. ep230, 461021

By Keith October 21, 2021Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Sam is a gangster who lays it on the line for a gal who is dating his brother. He wants her to leave him alone and break it off. Will…

Art VanHarvey, Bernardine Flynn, Paul Rhimer, and Bill Eidleson

Vic and Sade – Wives Rule Book. 410216

By Keith October 21, 2021Comedy, Vic and Sade

Vic spends some time reading passages from the new rule book from the lodge. It deals with the proper, and expected behavior of the wives of the lodge members. Sade…

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 – Adopting The Baby. ep298, 481020

By Keith October 20, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

On a walk during this fine Autumn day, Gildersleeve learns from Judge Hooker that the baby could be taken away. The thing to do is adopt her. There's just one…

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 – Wilson Is A Jewel Thief. 460813

By Keith October 20, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum talks to Abner about Mr Wilson, and clues that he has learned. Has Wilson fooled Abner, and used him to traffic stolen jewels? Abner isn't quite convinced, but if…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Death From The Deep. 371003.

By Keith October 19, 2021Shadow, Suspense and Horror

a pirate with a submarine is terrorizing the shipping lanes. The Shadow has a plan and investigates. The submarine inventor has been having regrets about his role in the pirate's…

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – The Night Reveals. ep69, 431209

By Keith October 19, 2021Suspense, Suspense and Horror

The story begins two weeks ago. Robert Young is an investigater for an insurance company. His wife had stepped out to an all night drugstore, but she's missing. When she…

Lux Radio Theater – Up Pops The Devil (Fred MacMurry). ep146, 371018

By Keith October 18, 2021Drama, Lux

Features Fred MacMurray. In a high rise office building, a young woman talks with a publisher, who is an old flame. Her husband, Steve, is an aspiring writer who just…

Lum and Abner – Detective Wilson is Released. 460812

By Keith October 18, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dick Huddleston talks with Lum about detective Wilson, and his disappearance after spying on the ring of jewel thieves. Abner tries to fool Lum with a disguise, but the beard…