2021 – Page 20 – Retro Radio Podcast

Martin and Lewis – Dorothy Kirsten. ep22, 491014.

By Keith October 14, 2021Comedy

Dean and Jerry joke about women, then are joined by Florence to offer a woman's perspective on the humor. Although Florence is now called, Condeleah, at least for today's script.…

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 Captures Whole Gang. 460814

By Keith October 14, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The hotel seems to be empty as Cedric enters. Abner reveals himself to share his worries at being caught by the gang of jewel thieves. He reviews a little about…

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

Whistler – Weak Sister. ep229, 461014

By Keith October 14, 2021Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Two elderly spinsters live alone, near a cemetary. Amanda is the pushy one who takes care of most of the household business, while herer sister is weak, frail, and usually…

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 – Visit By Aunt Hattie. ep297, 481013

By Keith October 13, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The house is filled with song as the family gets ready for the day. The kids are off to school, and Throckmorton gets ready for work when a telegram comes.…

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…