September 2022 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

Blair of the Mounties – The Case Of Leftenant Ralston. ep13, 380425.

By Keith September 15, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

Still reliving the past, it's the year 1915 and Inspector Blair is serving as a special investigator during the war in France. The sounds of battle rage in the distance…

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 – Abner and Ben Withers in Disc Jockey Show. 470515

By Keith September 14, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

There's supposed to be an on-air wedding today on radio station VPR, but Lum plays sick. Abner reviews the situation thus far with Ben Withers. Lum being offered as a…

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 – Caspary Case. ep81, 510202

By Keith September 14, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

A woman comes to Richard for protection. She secretly witnessed her husband plotting to kill her, but there's more to it than that. When Dick goes to investigate, he gets…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Rotarian Banquet. ep193, 390221

By Keith September 13, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's the night of the annual steak dinner for members of the Rotary, and their wives. Fibber sits at home alone, stewing over not being invited. Trying to crash 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 – Ring of Evil. ep971, 790416

By Keith September 12, 2022CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

When a young woman is witness to a murder, the only detail she can recall is that the killer possessed a unique ring. Strangely, she soon sees the same ring…

Lum and Abner – Wants Wedding Tomorrow. 470514

By Keith September 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Preparing for the next radio show on VPR, Ben Withers is confused over his lines in the script. Lum reminds Abner and Ben that their sponsor, Mose Moots wants that…

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 Is Recovering From Nose Surgery. 491023

By Keith September 11, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

As Rochester cleans house, Jack is at the hospital after being so sick last week. In the process he finds Jack's diary, and reads a passage. We learn of Jack's…

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

Democracy in America – Common Sense and Moonshine. ep10, 620321

By Keith September 11, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

A study in American education. One notable thing our French travelers found was the lack of children running through the streets. Some may be working in factories, as they do…

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 Rustin Hickory. ep49, 490910

By Keith September 10, 2022Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

A sultry wind blows the petty and murderous news headlines across philip's desk. A phone call from a school teacher, joan Rustin seems to be the breath of fresh air…

Democracy in America – The Tyranny of the Majority. ep9, 620314

By Keith September 10, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

A study in American Freedom. Does freedom have any drawbacks? When majority rules, the idea is that if you have a different spin, you're welcome to it... just keep it…