January 2022 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

You Are There – Mutiny In The Colonial Army, 1781AD. 490116

By Keith January 16, 2022Drama, You Are There1 Comment

General washington is faced with dealing with traitors in his ranks. Depending on how he handles this matter could mean the difference of falling to Brittish hands and losing the…

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

Jack Benny – Driving back From San Francisco. ep280, 380116

By Keith January 16, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to the road trip in the Maxwell as Jack returns from his recent trip to San Fransisco. . Good motoring jokes between Jack, Mary and Rochester about how slow…

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Frances Langford, Virginia OBrien. ep101, 440115

By Keith January 15, 2022Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Francis Langford, who was just voted as one of the 10 most important women of the war effort. Francis gets the show started when she sings, Shoo Shoo…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep28 1757 Leatherstocking Tales – Last Of The Mohicans Part 4. 1932

By Keith January 15, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

on the way to be with her father, Cora and her escort Duncan have hold up in a cave on an island. After a heated battle through the night and…

A black and white photo of a vintage gas pump display. The display is for Signal Ethyl gasoline and shows the price per gallon as 20.9 cents. The sign on top of the pump reads "Signal Gasoline" and a large "S" emblem is also visible. The background of the photo is a blurry street scene with some cars visible in the distance.

Whistler – Hit And Run. ep190, 460114

By Keith January 14, 2022Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Take a ride on a foggy night as a young woman runs out on her ailing husband to get a divorce. Mildred and her lover, Hillary speed through the night…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Listens To Bad Radio Shows. 461017

By Keith January 14, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is amazed at that latest invention that's sweeping through town, an electric carpet sweeper. All the ladies are going crazy for them. Lum brings up his troubles with his…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

21st Precinct – The Platform. ep27, 540113

By Keith January 13, 202221st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

On the busy night shift, a tip comes in about a dice game. The phones keep ringing when a woman enters to talk with Captain Canelli. Mrs. Tarban has a…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep27 1757 Leatherstocking Tales – Last Of The Mohicans Part 3. 1932

By Keith January 13, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

The woods are crawling with hostile Indians, and Hawkeye does the best he can to fight them off with the help of his Mohican friends. When there is a lull…

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 – Good Neighbor Policy. ep310, 490112

By Keith January 12, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Or, Love Thy Neighbor. After working hard, Gildersleeve takes the day off and sleeps in. When rudely awakened by a loud noise from his neighbor, he surprises everybody by announcing…

Lum and Abner – Complaints On The Building. 461016

By Keith January 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Things are not all pleasant in Lum's construction paradise. After he started his new business idea, Lum is discovering some of the troubles of orchestrating his contractors. He's also not…