December 2022 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner Extra – Land In Pine Ridge Is Being Auctioned Off For Taxes. 480200

By Keith December 26, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

From an unknown date in February 1948. Join in a story that has been brewing over the previous weeks. Ben Withers, town constable, tells Lum about an ongoing game of…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny (NBC) Goodbye 1941. 411228

By Keith December 26, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Introducing that man who gave up partying, but Jack complains that Don is just ungrateful. Mary enters to see if Jack can tell what's new about her. Dennis has a…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Murder In The Movies. 381204

By Keith December 25, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don and Jack joke about the cold weather in New York, compared to sunny California. Jack gets in some wisecracks about his famous rival, Fred Allen. The rest of the…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Columbia Workshop (CBS) Who Wants To Be Born These Days. 411228

By Keith December 25, 2022Drama

From the perspective of new born babies, a nursery of the squalling tiny tots tell about the hole in the sky that is to bring them here. What has the…

Let George Do It – The Coward. ep152, 490919

By Keith December 24, 2022Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

Danger is his stock in trade. If you're an early worm who keeps getting the bird, call George Valentine for full details. Mr French has a problem. The manager of…

Amos and Andy (NBC) Christmas, with Paul Taylor Chorus. 411224

By Keith December 24, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

As Andy carries Christmas packages in, Amos tucks his kids in for the night. Amos tells about his family plans for the evening, with Ruby taking food to poor families,…

Lum and Abner – Found Aladdin’s Lamp. 480107

By Keith December 23, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner seems to have over ordered on lanterns, and Lum is putting his foot down, forcing him to sell them all or pay for them himself. Cedric enters, but will…

White House (MBS) Christmas Tree Ceremony. 411224

By Keith December 23, 2022Documentary and Interview

In the Whitehouse, the tree is being lit on the front lawn for the first time. The community celebration has hundreds of secret police in attendance as both FDR and…

Molle Mystery Theater – Homicide for Hannah. 431228

By Keith December 22, 2022Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

Joe Kirby is a newspaper reporter, and while hanging out with his pals, he meets a hot dame, Veronica Smith. Her pen name is Hanna, and She writes crime stories…

Franklin D Roosevelt () Christmas Broadcast. 411224

By Keith December 22, 2022Documentary and Interview

The president speaks on the tradition and symbolism of the holidays. Tribute is given for those who are serving overseas this Christmas. Keeping peace for the sake of little children…