2022 – Page 11 – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Cinnamon Bear (SYN) North Pole. ep26, 371224

By Keith November 11, 2022Cinnamon Bear, Juvenile

Just as Santa has taken off for his Christmas ride, the Crazy Quilt Dragon, once again has the Silver Star and is on the run. What would make him do…

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 – Fifty Thousand Dollar Diamond Heist. ep29, 49112

By Keith November 10, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

What has the hardboiled detective shaken up? Before he can head out to seek comfort with his best gal, Helen, a customer demands Richard's attention. A package of important papers…

Hal Kemp, and His Orchestra – Music From Hollywood – Featuring Alice Faye. 371224

By Keith November 10, 2022Music

Playlist: Rocking the Town. (Instrumental)Alice Faye sings, Who Stole the Jam. If There Ever Was One. In Old Chicago. MedleyChampaigne Cocktails. (Instrumental)Bob Allen sings, I Still Love to Kiss You…

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 – Formula Kills Potato Bugs. 470806

By Keith November 9, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The merits, and lack of them in the formula are discussed. It dyes clothes purple, but is more expensive than plain old dye. The gents review their back and forth…

Lights Out (NBC) Uninhabited Christmas Story 1918. 371222

By Keith November 9, 2022Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

A tale about a Christmas from the last war. That means World War 1. A train comes to a halt at a railroad station in France. Both Austrailian and French…

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 – Fibber Needs Glasses. ep202, 390425

By Keith November 8, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

In a perky little scene on Wistful Vista, Molly darns socks as Fibber is up to his usual pranks. Might Fibber be in line for getting new glasses? Fibber phones…

Fred Allen (CBS Town Hall Tonight) Santa Will Not Ride Tonight, with Jack Benny. 371222

By Keith November 8, 2022Comedy, Fred Allen

Announcer: Harry Vonzel. Peter Vanseeten and the singers open with a song, Be a Good Sport. As Fred reads the Town Hall Bulletin, Jack Benny has to be brushed off.…

Lum and Abner – Formula Makes a Good Insect Spray. 470805

By Keith November 7, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dick Huddleston is in the store, and Lum tells him how the formula is great as an insect spray. It won't hurt humans, but it dies everything purple. Lum thinks…

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

Jack Benny (NBCR) An Old Fashioned Christmas. ep237, 361220

By Keith November 7, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don talks with Jack about being a stand up guy, and one to not lose his temper. Does Jack have two sides to his personality? Mary and Kenny share their…

Cavalcade of America (NBC) – The Story Of Christmas Seals. 361209

By Keith November 6, 2022Cavalcade of America, Drama

A devoted Red Cross worker, and the rise of a charitable organization begins in 1909. A distraught Mrs Lang has nowhere to turn, and no way to care for sick…