2021 – Page 26 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Mystery Baby is Left in Gildy’s Car. ep292, 480908

By Keith September 8, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Summer is over, and Gildersleeve takes Marjorie and LeRoy shopping for school supplies. Uncle Mort gets the bill for the shopping spree, and is glad he only has two kids…

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 – Emaline Coming for a Visit. 460711

By Keith September 8, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is holding down the fort in the Mountain View Inn as Dick Huddleston arrives. They discuss the way Lum is lovesick over their first guest, Trixie Van Deusen. Lum…

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 – Money In A Shoebox. ep571, 490118

By Keith September 7, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Ordinary objects around the house can suddenly become the focus of a story, and that seems to be the case with a shoebox, and Fibber McGee. When Fibber comes home…

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

Dragnet – The Big Trunk. ep264, 540907

By Keith September 7, 2021Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

On Homacide detail, Joe Friday investigates the murder of a wife. His first mission is to find the body of the missing woman. Frank Smith joins Joe as he makes…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Trip To Coney Island. ep74, 480906

By Keith September 6, 2021Comedy, My Friend Irma

What do you do on a hot, sweltering day in the city to keep cool? If you're Irma Peterson, a trip to Coney Island seems to be just the right…

Lum and Abner – Trixie and Her Dog. 460710

By Keith September 6, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has returned with Trixie, and her little dog. He and Abner talk about the vicious little critter, how he bites, and how Trixie pampers the pooch. Abner has trouble…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Lost Horizon. ep272, 371121

By Keith September 5, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Don teases Jack about his car. Then Mary pitches in with some comments about a flat tire, followed by Phil joining in for a quick insult, although Kenny sticks up…

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

Jubilee – Count Basie, Thelma Hopkins. ep96, 440905

By Keith September 5, 2021Jubilee, Music

Hosted by Ernie Whitman. Count Basey performs, Along Avenue C. Thelma Carpenter joins Ernie to answer requests then dedicates her song, More Than You Know. Count Basey plays, Basey Boogie.…

Blue Beetle – Asylum Of Doctor Drear eps34,35. 400904

By Keith September 4, 2021Adventure, Blue Beetle

Who is Dr. Drear, and what kind of asylum does he run? Part 1: Rookie patrolman Dan Garret is approached by a woman whose father has disappeared. Her banker dad…

A photograph of an indigenous island culture frame, set against a tropical background. The frame is made of intricately carved wood, with various patterns and symbols etched into its surface. It is propped up against a palm tree, with the ocean and other palm trees visible in the background. The overall effect is one of vibrant island culture and tradition, with the frame serving as a symbol of the region's rich artistic heritage.

Escape – The Boiling Sea. ep225, 540904

By Keith September 4, 2021Drama, Escape2 Comments

Sailing in the South Pacific, a new volcano is born, and your ship is caught in the middle of it. In the Spring of 1945, in the waning days of…