December 2022 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

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.

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 – 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…

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.…

Lum and Abner – Raising Money to Pay for Sauerkraut (Exact Date Unknown). 470826

By Keith December 2, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The date is unknown, but this seems the most reasonable place that it fits in. Abner handles an order over the phone, mostly items the store is out of. Squire…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Joey’s Christmas Story. 401222

By Keith December 1, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror1 Comment

Lamonte Cranston and Margot Lane help Joey and his poor family every year. Joey aspires to be a detective, and observes Lamonte in action on a case. When things don't…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – The Jewish Breast Plate. ep112, 341111

By Keith December 1, 2022Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson soon find themselve in a museum. The main display in the small museum is an artifact from the East. Confusing overlap of the various cultures…