September 2022 – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Weird Circle – The Werewolf. 440507

By Keith September 20, 2022Suspense and Horror, Wierd Circle

A detective investigates the appearances of a great white wolf. Is it just one of the local superstitions? To be married, a man is forced to recite a strange marriage…

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 – Sinister Shadow. ep953, 790212.

By Keith September 19, 2022CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Title:The Sinister Shadow. Plot:An unusual tale of how a timid woman chanced upon her doppelganger in a seedy bar, and how her double turned against her. Episode:0953. Air Dates: First…

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 – Is the Wedding Legal. 470521

By Keith September 19, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

At the wedding rehearsal, and acting as Justice of the Peace, has Lum married Cedric to the Widow Abernathy? Can it be annulled? Was it all just an accident? Or…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack Rides In A Yacht. 491106

By Keith September 18, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

We find Jack at his home taking a nap, with Rochester providing commentary as he watches his boss. Once he wakes up, Jack is visited by Phil, who tells about…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Clay City English Test. ep34, 490327

By Keith September 18, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie tells about the hypertensive Mr Conklin, and the assignment he gave to her. Mrs Davis sticks up for Connie, and feels she should be paid for the extra work.…

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.

Dragnet – James Vickers. ep16, 490917

By Keith September 17, 2022Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Assigned to Homicide bureau, Joe Friday investigates a shooting of a police officer. The fatally wounded officer struggles, but does his best to tell how it happened. A description of…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Baton Sinister. ep50, 490917

By Keith September 17, 2022Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

A tapestry found under a tomb is about to bring danger and adventure to Philip Marlowe. Bullets fly before Philip can meet with his client, Schindler. The museum piece, and…

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

Democracy in America – The Chief Instrument of Freedom. ep11, 620328

By Keith September 17, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

Audio warning: Not bad, but the audio speeds up in the middle. Eventually it returns to normal. A study in American press. Earlier in the series we found how the…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Marries Widow Abernathy. 470519

By Keith September 16, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The big moment arrives, and Lum is on the spot. He has to go through with his on air wedding to the Widow Abernathy. Mose Moots wants to be sure…

Dragnet – Sullivan Kidnapping, The Wolf. ep15, 490910

By Keith September 15, 2022Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Audio is a little muffled, but good. A 22 year old girl has disappeared, and a letter signed by someone known as the Wolf demands a $30k ransom. Under the…