December 2022 – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

Songs By Dinah Shore (NBC) A Merry American Christmas. 411221

By Keith December 13, 2022Music

Harry Vonzel, Dinah Shore, Paul Whiteman. Playlist: A Merry American Christmas. This Is No Laughing Matter. Mississippi Mud. Mary Had a Little Lamb. (Instrumental ) Can't Help Loving That Man…

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 – Pine Ridge Navy. 471114

By Keith December 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The party line is buzzing with requests for Lum to join his newly formed Navy. The problem though is that everybody wants to be an Admiral. The phone call is…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Columbia Workshop (CBS) Miracle in Manhattan. 411221

By Keith December 12, 2022Drama

Featuring Ed Gardner of Duffy's Tavern fame. This time he's not Archie the bartender, but a synical cab driver. He picks up a customer who seems to be a stranger…

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 – Texas Benefit. 491211

By Keith December 11, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is getting ready to leave for Texas to put on a show for the big charity game. As Rochester helps him pack, Don, Mary, and the cast members each…

Fibber McGee and Molly (NBC) – Fibber Cuts His Own Tree. 411216

By Keith December 11, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio skips plague the episode, a little bit at the beginning, but they come and go throughout the show.. Driving downtown, Fibber and Molly go to pick out their Christmas…

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.

The Saint – The Champs Kid

By Keith December 10, 2022Detective and Mystery, Saint

Joe Collins, a boxer and old friend phones Simon Templar. What kind of trouble is the boxer in? Is there a connection when a toddler named Donnie is placed in…

Cavalcade of America (NBC) O Henry. 410721

By Keith December 10, 2022Cavalcade of America, Drama

Shortly after the turn of the century, Casey has the most important job in the newsroom, to go get the latest story from O Henry. If he doesn't have one...…

Lum and Abner – Abner Peabody Day. 471113

By Keith December 9, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The last word we had from Pine Ridge was the wedding of little Pearl. It was after her return from serving the troops in Europe as a nurse in an…

FDR 410106 Four Freedoms

By Keith December 9, 2022Documentary and Interview

The president recounts America's involvement in past foreign wars to protect domestic freedom. From the wars in the first 25 years as a nation, for 99 years no foreign lands…

BBC Christmas. 401225

By Keith December 8, 2022Documentary and Interview

Hymns of joy are sung in the face of air raids. God bless the courageous men and women who find it in their hearts to celebrate. A spirit of peace…