April 2022 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – dead men talk. 390924

By tom April 30, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

When Lamont decides to look into the disappearance of a gangster associated with a political boss, the boss dies rather suddenly of allegedly pneumonia.

"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.

Gunsmoke – Reward for Matt. ep159, 550430

By Keith April 30, 2022Gunsmoke, Western

Chester and doc talk about sure fire ways to get babies to fall asleep at night. They spot Matt approaching with a body. It's the latest bad guy who tried…

Red Skelton – Spring Cleaning. 490429

By Keith April 29, 2022Comedy, Red Skelton

The scene opens with a flashback to Red's house as he does Spring cleaning. He talks about the things that are mysteriously found after being lost. Lurene Tuttle is the…

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 – No One Willing to Be First to Eat Oysters. 470121

By Keith April 29, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

At long last, Lum has discovered the recipe for serving oysters. Abner refuses to eat the raw critters. Will anybody else in town be willing to eat them? Who ordered…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello – Baby Sitting Job. 480428

By Keith April 28, 2022Abbott and Costello, Comedy

After a wardrobe malfunction, the guys joke about horse races. Lou tells about his date with Susan Miller, then about the nose on Bud's wife. Melonhead is on hand to…

Lone Ranger – Runaway Railroad. 470428.

By Keith April 28, 2022Lone Ranger, Western

A firey horse at the speed of light! A cloud of dust, and a hearty Heigh Ho Silver! The Lone Ranger rides again! At the town of Hilltop, a train…

Lum and Abner – Lum Being Crushed by Success. 470120

By Keith April 27, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store we find Abner on the phone taking orders, Lum tending to his Lumburgers, Doc Withers doing the dishes, and grandpap handling Lum's telegrams and…

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

Flash Gordon – On The Planet Mongo. ep1, 350427`

By Keith April 27, 2022Adventure, Flash Gordon

Straight from the pages of the Hearst newspapers, Comic Weekly brings one of it's popular features to life. Flash Gordon and Dale Hardin find them parachuting to Earth, after their…

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.

Richard Diamond – Diamond in the Rough – Barton Case. ep2, 490501

By Keith April 26, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

One signature feature of hard boiled detectives is to be able to take a licking and keep on ticking. Dick Diamond doesn't disappoint when he takes a good roughing up,…

Lum and Abner – Abner as Telegram Delivery Boy. 470116

By Keith April 25, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Job shuffling is the name of the game after grandpap became Lum's personal secretary. Abner is now the new telegraph boy, and Lum has to tend to the store all…