December 2022 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Elmer Davis & The News (CBS) Congress Convenes Tomorrow. 400102

By Keith December 8, 2022Documentary and Interview

Congress is to convene, and a presidential wish is extended for peace in Europe. There could be disputes between congress and the president on how to accomplish foreign affairs though.…

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 – Business Psychology. 471002

By Keith December 7, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum tries to give Abner a lesson in marketing. Will Abner pick up on the new psychology of sales? The gents try to brush up on their customer service skillss,…

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 – Out of Coal. 390214

By Keith December 6, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Harlow wilcox opens with the commercial and sets the stage for a freezing cold Fibber. He's awaiting a shipment of coal, and is visited by a plumber, or at least…

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.

Sam Spade – Calcutta Trunk Caper. 470608

By Keith December 6, 2022Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

After hinting at being Shanghaied to his secretary, Effie, Sam Spade tells about his dangerous adventure at sea. In voiceover, we find it starts with a dame. Marsha Hopkins shares…

Edward R Murrow CBS Grim Christmas In London. 401224

By Keith December 5, 2022Documentary and Interview

Christmas bells aren't ringing in the face of anticipated German attacks. There is no Merry Christmas for Londoners who hunker down and are on their last nerve.

Lum and Abner – Little Pearl’s Wedding Ceremony. 470922

By Keith December 5, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner3 Comments

Nerves run high as Abner deals with the stress of his daughter, Little Pearl, getting married. Lizabeth is more nervous than a frog sitting on a hot stove, and Lum…

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.

Lone Ranger WXYZ Peace Comes to the Frontier. 401223

By Keith December 4, 2022Lone Ranger, Western

Note: Maybe not a Christmas tale in the traditional sense. But one of how peace was restored to a community out west, as only the Lone Ranger could manage. There's…

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 – Tyrone Power. 491204

By Keith December 4, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

At rehearsal Jack gets on the nerves of the cast as he complains over their poor performance on the previous show. Phil, Mary, and Dennis all get in their jokes…

Burns and Allen – (CBS) Christmas 1940. 401223

By Keith December 3, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Sponsored by Spam. Announcer, Bud Heston, Bandleader, Artie Shaw. Vocals by the Smoothies. Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie tells George about the film she saw with Bud at…

Jack Benny (NBCR) – Christmas Shopping. 401222

By Keith December 2, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

With only 2 more shopping days till Christmas, Don introduces that fugitive from Gimbles basement. Responding with jokes about the vicious little old ladies out bargain hunting, Jack greets Mary.…