2021 – Page 17 – Retro Radio Podcast

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Mayor Of The Town (NBC) A Christmas Carol. 421224

By Keith October 29, 2021Drama

The classic Christmas tale, featuring everyone's favorite Scrooge, Lionel Barrymore. After giving his tardy employee a hard time, Scrooge leaves Bob Cratchet and is found in the waerehouse. Even his…

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.

Mysterious Traveler – Death Is The Judge. ep108, 470615

By Keith October 28, 2021Mysterious Traveler, Suspense and Horror

Retracing the steps of their honeymoon, John and his bride revisit a quaint old curio shop in Chinatown. A after 20 years it looks virtually unchanged. What should they pick…

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

Whistler – Broken Chain. ep208, 460520

By Keith October 28, 2021Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Arnold is a man who is contemplating leaving his wife. He helps around the house, and responds to his talkative wife's every request. Evelyn is more heartbroken over her broken…

Edward R Murrow (CBS) Christmas In England. 421224

By Keith October 28, 2021Documentary and Interview

Reporting on how American troops are making Christmas brighter for the kids in London. Homesick soldiers from big sergeants on down, sharing the hope of the season.

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 – Gildy Proposes To Adeline. ep299, 481027

By Keith October 27, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve enjoys a nice stroll after the Sunday church service. His troubles over adopting the baby still face him though. State law says he needs to be married and although…

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 – Hotel Gets a New Manager. 460819

By Keith October 27, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap talks with Abner about the statue that the town wants to erect for Lum's exploits in capturing the jewel thieves. Abner tells that it's actually the hotel shareholders who…

Steve Allen – Al Jolson. 491026

By Keith October 26, 2021Comedy5 Comments

This is an audio track of the famous late night TV show. Steve talks about singer Tex BENEKE, and Hop Along Cassidy. After a break to play a few bars…

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 – Planting the Lawn Six Months Late. ep560, 481026

By Keith October 26, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

After being lazy all summer, Fibber breaks through his crusty lawn to plant new seed. Molly is impressed at his knowledge of botany. The Old Timer visits, and tells about…

Let George Do It – The Seven Dead Years. ep105, 481025

By Keith October 25, 2021Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A man is looking for a missing woman. It's been nearly seven years and is about to cost him thousands of dollars. The man, Mr Samuels is an insurance agent…

Lum and Abner – Lum, the Town and a Statue. 460815

By Keith October 25, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner discusses with grandpap how Lum captured the gang of jewel thieves. Grandpapis surprised at Lum's feats, and that Abner is praising Lum after their recent days of disagreement. Cedric…