2022 – Page 21 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 Baton Sinister. ep50, 490917

By Keith September 17, 2022Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

A tapestry found under a tomb is about to bring danger and adventure to Philip Marlowe. Bullets fly before Philip can meet with his client, Schindler. The museum piece, and…

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

Democracy in America – The Chief Instrument of Freedom. ep11, 620328

By Keith September 17, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

Audio warning: Not bad, but the audio speeds up in the middle. Eventually it returns to normal. A study in American press. Earlier in the series we found how the…

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 – Cedric Marries Widow Abernathy. 470519

By Keith September 16, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The big moment arrives, and Lum is on the spot. He has to go through with his on air wedding to the Widow Abernathy. Mose Moots wants to be sure…

Adventures By Morse – The City Of The Dead 7 of 10. 440219

By Keith September 16, 2022Adventure, Adventures by Morse

On the morning of the third day in the cemetary known as the City of the Dead, Captain Friday reviews the story thus far. A trail of bones, members 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.

Dragnet – Sullivan Kidnapping, The Wolf. ep15, 490910

By Keith September 15, 2022Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Audio is a little muffled, but good. A 22 year old girl has disappeared, and a letter signed by someone known as the Wolf demands a $30k ransom. Under the…

Blair of the Mounties – The Case Of Leftenant Ralston. ep13, 380425.

By Keith September 15, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

Still reliving the past, it's the year 1915 and Inspector Blair is serving as a special investigator during the war in France. The sounds of battle rage in the distance…

Lum and Abner – Abner and Ben Withers in Disc Jockey Show. 470515

By Keith September 14, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

There's supposed to be an on-air wedding today on radio station VPR, but Lum plays sick. Abner reviews the situation thus far with Ben Withers. Lum being offered as a…

Richard Diamond – Caspary Case. ep81, 510202

By Keith September 14, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

A woman comes to Richard for protection. She secretly witnessed her husband plotting to kill her, but there's more to it than that. When Dick goes to investigate, he gets…

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 – Rotarian Banquet. ep193, 390221

By Keith September 13, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's the night of the annual steak dinner for members of the Rotary, and their wives. Fibber sits at home alone, stewing over not being invited. Trying to crash the…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Ring of Evil. ep971, 790416

By Keith September 12, 2022CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

When a young woman is witness to a murder, the only detail she can recall is that the killer possessed a unique ring. Strangely, she soon sees the same ring…