2021 – Page 24 – Retro Radio Podcast

Gregory Hood – Black Museum. ep2, 460610

By Keith September 24, 2021Detective and Mystery, Gregory Hood

Enjoying a meal at his favorite seafood place, Gregory shares the beginnings of his latest tale with announcer, Harry Bartell. The tame table ttalk turns to trouble. The suave man…

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers – Open and Shut. ep12, 500923

By Keith September 23, 2021Detective and Mystery, Texas Rangers

Connie Meston reports a murder at her ranch that gets the attention of the Texas Rangers. Talking to her dad, Jase learns about a love interest, Brady. The case seems…

Suspense – The Most Dangerous Game (Orson Wells). ep59, 430923

By Keith September 23, 2021Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Features Orson Wells. A pleasure trip on a yacht turns into a desperate case of cat and mouse. When the yacht sinks, and the only survivor washes up on a…

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 – Leroy is Jealous Of Baby. ep294, 480922

By Keith September 22, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

or the past two weeks, Gildersleeve has been visited by an abandoned baby. He stops in at Peavey's to pick up a roll of film to take pictures of the…

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 – Jewel Thieves Involvement. 460723

By Keith September 22, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric has taken the new bellhop job, and Lum tries to convince him he chose the wrong career move. Can he swap kjobs with Cedric? Will Cedric fit into a…

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 Tune. ep556, 480601

By Keith September 21, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber rushes home all excited, because hehas written a song that he thinks will be a big hit. He already has a name for it, Fibber's Tune. The Old Timer…

Dragnet – The Big Try. ep266, 540921

By Keith September 21, 2021Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Similar to an earlier show, but a different production. Homicide Detail. Friday hears a confession from a youth of 18 who claims to have killed a man. The teen admits…

Lum and Abner – Lum Tries for Bellhop Job. 460722

By Keith September 20, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

In his capacity as bellhop, Abner has been mixing with the guests, and has news about the gang activity in the hotel. He figures it would be a shame to…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack Returns To America By Ship And Hears An Echo. 481003

By Keith September 19, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

After spending the Summer making appearances throughout Europe, Jack is returning. England, France,and other countries. Now join the gang in flashback on the Queen Mary as they cruise home. Jack…

Box 13 – extra extra ep5, 480919

By tom September 19, 2021Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Episode 05. A young newsboy hires Dan to get his father out of jail.