2021 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep14 1745 Leatherstocking Tales – Deerslayer Part 05. 1932

By Keith December 18, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

After a brush with an enemy Indian scout, Deerslayer and Judith continue their search for the missing canoes. Managing to return to the lake cottage, Deerslayer and Judith talk with…

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 – Having A Pie Eating Contest. 460930

By Keith December 17, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The pie judging is in full swing as we join Lum, Abner, Squire Skimp, and grandpap. Despite cutting small slivers to tast, Lum has had too much pie for comfort.…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy 431217 The Marriage Counselor (retro 235)

By Keith December 17, 2021Comedy, Retro Original1 Comment

Robert Benchley is the featured guest in this episode. Kingfish has a problem. He and Andy visit robert Benchley for this latest round of marital trouble. It all goes back…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Adventures of Gracie Allen – Pancho Villa Rides Again. 360216

By Keith December 16, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

After the opening commercial and announcements, George and Gracie get right into talking about kissing. She still has a crush on Tony Martin, who may be leaving the show after…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep13 1745 Leatherstocking Tales – Deerslayer Part 04. 1932

By Keith December 16, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

To avoid detection from wild Indians, Deerslayer and his friends have hidden themselves in hollow logs. Later, in the lake house, the womenfolk discuss their missing men. As they share…

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 – Economy This Christmas. ep306, 481215

By Keith December 15, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve needs to finish up his Christmas shopping, but needs to save money. As he tries to figure where to cut corners, Birdie gets the wrong idea and…

Lum and Abner – Good Side Of Pie Judge Lum. 460926

By Keith December 15, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The pie contest draws near, and ladies in town are trying to butter up Lum. The disgusting behavior is enough to put Lum off on women. He's just glad to…

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

Dragnet – The Big Lens. 541214

By Keith December 14, 2021Dragnet

A prime witness is recovering at the hospital when Joe Friday and partner, Frank Smith go to interview her. She is the victim of a carjacking. She describes how two…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep12 1745 Leatherstocking Tales – Deerslayer Part 03. 1932

By Keith December 14, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

On a fishing trip, Deer Slayer and his friends take shelter in Tom's fortified home where they meet the lovely Judith. Though her sister Heddy may be the safer choice…

Lum and Abner – Contest Is Too Expensive. 460925

By Keith December 13, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Apple sales are on the move, but not as much as Lum anticipated. All it takes is a few apples to make a pie, not the bushels of apples that…