2022 – Page 17 – Retro Radio Podcast

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Don Ameche, King Cole Trio, Betty Hutton. ep87, 431002

By Keith October 2, 2022Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Don Ameche. He takes a quick dip into the mailbag, then introduces the King Cole Trio who sing, Solid Potato Salad. Jack Douglas, comedian and singer takes over…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Black Halo. ep16, 490115

By Keith October 1, 2022Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Marlowe is out to locate a girl, but before he can, he finds death and the devil. Mr Drum is looking for his missing sister, and hires Philip to find…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Democracy in America – The Happy Republic. ep13, 620411

By Keith October 1, 2022Democracy in America

As D'Toukfel and Beaumont get ready to depart, they are guests at a party. What have they learned in the past year of travels? Beaumont is impressed by the frontier,…

Blair of the Mounties – The Feminine Touch, Part 2. ep28, 380808

By Keith September 30, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

The retired Inspector Blair is now acting as a private investigator. After long years of putting criminals behind bars, he is now acting for the defense. A flaw is found…

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 – Mysterious Box Is Found in Lum’s Attic. 470708

By Keith September 30, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After a gap in the shows, we never find out how things worked out with hypnotizing Cedric and Squire. We join grandpap and Abner on their way to Lum's house,…

Blair of the Mounties – The Feminine Touch, Part 1. ep27, 380801

By Keith September 29, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

Inspector Blair has retired to the rural life, and finds himself in a new realm of home life. At home, his wife, Margret awaits him in his London home. He…

A black and white book cover with the title "You Can't Do Business With Hitler" in bold red letters at the top. A man in a suit with a serious expression is in the foreground, while Hitler's face is in the background, partially obscured by smoke. The author's name, John Roy Carlson, is written in smaller letters at the bottom.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Heads They Win – Tails We Lose. ep1, `1942

By Keith September 29, 2022Drama

Recounts the trouble an American businessman had in dealing with the Nazi's just before the war broke out. To further demonstrate the heavy political overtones that Germany had supposedly practicing,…

Lum and Abner – Switching PersonAlities. 470528

By Keith September 28, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

A chapter closes, and the end of a brief era arrives when the Meadowlark Restaurant closes it's doors. The equipment has all been sold to Ben Withers to use in…

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 – Gray Man. ep83, 510216

By Keith September 28, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Returning to his office, Dick Diamond encounters a man with a case. He's looking for a man named Louis Carnes, and he needs him in 5 hours. Why does Carnes…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – The Fish Dinner. ep592, 490927

By Keith September 27, 2022Comedy, Contributors, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber decides to invite friends over for dinner. Doc Gamble visits for a dose of abuse. Teeny stops in to tell about school. Billy Mills plays, Fiddle Dee Dee. Milt…