August 2022 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Love Comes to Gilbert the Boy Trapper. 470429

By Keith August 26, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's time for the first air date of radio station VPR, andthe the gang take their places around the mike. They're going to do a dramatic play about Gilbert the…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Love After Death. ep951, 790205.

By Keith August 25, 2022CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Title:Love After Death. Plot:For the past thirty years, a gifted but terminally ill concert pianist has searched for her lost husband, refusing to believe the reports that he had perished…

Blair of the Mounties – The Ibex Mystery, Part1. 380919

By Keith August 25, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

Pirates have boarded a ship and stolen it's valuables. All of England is buzzing with the news. On hearing the news from his wife, Blair sets about to learn all…

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 – The Van Dyke Seance Case. ep21, 490910

By Keith August 24, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Money troubles plague Richard Diamond and he tells how it all started with a seance. Of course it's a scam, isn't it always? There's no law that prevents people from…

Lum and Abner – Everyone Sells the Same Hour. 470428

By Keith August 24, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Note: The announcer mentions the previous show, and interuptions of well wishes on the 16th anniversary on the radio. Personally, I didn't catch a lot of that, though the flow…

Boston Blackie – Stolen Rings At Christmas. 481222

By Keith August 23, 2022Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Blackie, Mary, and Farraday are on the town on Christmas Eve. Their holiday fun is disturbed when a burglar flees from a jewelry store. When he's caught, the four gold…

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 – The Bargain Inner Tube. ep601, 491129

By Keith August 22, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As the McGee's arrive home, their car gets a blowout. Hey, at least it had a flat just as they reached home. The Old Timer stops in to add his…

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 Time Machine. ep40, 480509

By Keith August 22, 2022Drama, Escape

The classic H G Wells story. A scientist recounts to his disbelieving friend his adventures with his time machine. After a brief test the two take off for greater leaps…

Lum and Abner – The 16Th Anniversary on the Radio. 470424

By Keith August 22, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner7 Comments

Lum is busy selling advertising time on the Voice of Pine Ridge when Abner enters with news. He has been making advertising sales as well. Now it's time to figure…

Jack Benny – Jack Takes Inventory And Has A Memory Loss. 491002

By Keith August 21, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack seems as stingy as ever as he and Rochester are at home, taking inventory in the pantry. Running gags appear from flubs made last week, and the topic of…