March 2022 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Amos and Andy – Long Lost Harold. 440331

By Keith March 31, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Andy tells Kingfish about a woman who mistook him for another man named Harold. Elsewhere, we eavesdrop on a woman who tells about her long lost husband Harold. A man…

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.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Lester James Matter. 530331

By Keith March 31, 2022Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

After an insurance pay out to a New York company, the robber has been caught, but with no sign of the loot. Johnny Dollar hits the scene to see if…

Boston Blackie – Amadon Pearls. ep220, 490330

By Keith March 30, 2022Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Two thugs plan on stealing a set of famous pearls. They must be some popular gems, because elsewhere, other gangsters make similar plans. When safe crackers attack, the worried butler…

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 – How to Make Lumburgers. 461218

By Keith March 30, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The restaurant crowd clamours for a Lumburger, but after Lum fainted and hit his head on the stove, he can't remember the ingredients. Maybe recreating the scene in the kitchen…

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 – Thousand Pound Inheritance. ep581, 490329

By Keith March 29, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber has received a letter from a London law firm, informing him of an inheritance from a rich uncle. He is to receive 1000 pounds Sterling. In 1949 dollars that…

Richard Diamond – Little Chiva. ep88, 510323

By Keith March 29, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Dick Powell as Richard Diamond. A cold, icy day finds Richard indoors, enjoying a nap in his cozy office, until it's interrupted by Abel Gunther. The old man can't pay…

Lum and Abner – Duncan Hines Likes Lumburgers. 461217

By Keith March 28, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum's shock of serving his world infamous Lumburger to the famous food critic, Duncan Hines, he's recovering from his swoon today. Despite the shabby treatment by Lum, Abner tells…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Wild Bill Hickock – The Wild Miller Of Paiute Falls. ep65, 520328

By Keith March 28, 2022Western, Wild Bill Hickock

A bank has been mysteriously losing money, but nobody knows who the bandit is, or how he has been taking it. Who is that crazy miller next door who claims…

Jack Benny – In New York, Fred Allen, Kate Smith. ep290, 380327

By Keith March 27, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny - In New York, Fred Allen, Kate Smith. 380327. From New York, Jack is introduced and talks with Harry Vonzell about filling Don's shoes, Jack's train ride cross…

Lone Ranger – Gold For Maximillian. 440327

By Keith March 27, 2022Lone Ranger, Western

Lone Ranger - Gold For Maximillian. 440327. With his faithful indian companion Tonto, the Lone Ranger led the fight to bring justice to the old West. Just after the Civil…