October 2021 – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Lum And Detective Wilson. 460807

By Keith October 13, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum's plan to force Abner to pay room and board to large, hungry families of Pine Ridge, a truce is called. Abner confides in Cedric that he still has…

"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 Black Curtain (Carrey Grant). ep68, 431202

By Keith October 13, 2021Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Features Carrey Grant. A man has an accident, when he falls on a sidewalk. Suddenly it's three years later, and he can't remember a thing that has happened in that…

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 – chill of death. ep429, 480104

By tom October 12, 2021Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Lamont looks into the possibility of insurance fraud mixed with murder by an elderly couple whose maids have a curious tendency to die of pneumonia shortly after being employed.

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Commission For Witneys Daughter. ep373, 431012

By Keith October 12, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The mail bag has a batch of special delivery letters, all for the new boarder, Alice Darling, from her boyfriends. Fibber tells about his younger days on the vaudeville circuit,…

Lum and Abner – Lum Gets Revenge. 460806

By Keith October 11, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum talks to Dick about his plan to let Abner lose all his money in the price war over the hotel so he can buy him out when he goes…

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

Jubilee – Erskine Hawkins, Rochester. ep48, 431011

By Keith October 11, 2021Jubilee, Music

Note: Date is approximate, and may be 431018. Host Ernie Whitman gives a jive talking introduction for Erskine Hawkins, who plays, Let's Ball a While. Erskine then introduces vocalist, Jimmy…

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 – The Panama Hat. ep3. 481010

By Keith October 10, 2021Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

An all expenses paid weekend in Malibu, a red head, and a white Panama hat are just a few of the ingredients that combine for the next adventure for Philip…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Polly Goes To The Shrink. 541010

By Keith October 10, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

The cast is in the drugstore before the show. Once Jack arrives, they all make their lunch orders. Dennis plays the juke box and sings and opera sounding tune. Jack…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

Quiet Please – One For The Book. ep75, 481121

By Keith October 9, 2021Quiet Please, Science Fiction, Suspense and Horror

A story about an Air base that has been built on an old dry lake bed. Lake Muroc now hosts all sorts of test planes, fighters, bombers, and even ground…

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 Author And The Thing. ep52, 430928

By Keith October 9, 2021Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

Stories of the supernatual, and supernatural fantasy. If you are the type to scare easily, we urge you to turn off your radio now. In other words, don't even think…