2022 – Page 23 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Jack’s Memory Is Lost And Found. 491009

By Keith August 28, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

After losing his memory last week, Jack has a generous demeanor instead of being stingy. Mary talks with her maid about Jack's new outlook on life. She's worried about Jack,…

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

X Minus One – The Man In The Moon. ep6, 550529

By Keith August 28, 2022Science Fiction, X Minus One1 Comment

In the radio broadcast service for the Missing Persons Bureau, a strange radio signal cuts in over the normally secure channel. Who could be doing such a thing? Where is…

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

Democracy in America – The Heavenly Prison. ep8, 620307

By Keith August 27, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

A study in American prisons. Even in America, there are those who don't follow the rules of society, and find themselves in trouble with the law. More precisely, they go…

Blair of the Mounties – The Ibex Mystery Part2. 380926

By Keith August 26, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

The mystery continues as Blair looks into the act of piracy in the English Channel. Blair had to take cover as he was raked by machine gun fire, but it…

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 – Love Comes to Gilbert the Boy Trapper. 470429

By Keith August 26, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's time for the first air date of radio station VPR, andthe the gang take their places around the mike. They're going to do a dramatic play about Gilbert 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 – Love After Death. ep951, 790205.

By Keith August 25, 2022CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Title:Love After Death. Plot:For the past thirty years, a gifted but terminally ill concert pianist has searched for her lost husband, refusing to believe the reports that he had perished…

Blair of the Mounties – The Ibex Mystery, Part1. 380919

By Keith August 25, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

Pirates have boarded a ship and stolen it's valuables. All of England is buzzing with the news. On hearing the news from his wife, Blair sets about to learn all…

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 – The Van Dyke Seance Case. ep21, 490910

By Keith August 24, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Money troubles plague Richard Diamond and he tells how it all started with a seance. Of course it's a scam, isn't it always? There's no law that prevents people from…

Lum and Abner – Everyone Sells the Same Hour. 470428

By Keith August 24, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Note: The announcer mentions the previous show, and interuptions of well wishes on the 16th anniversary on the radio. Personally, I didn't catch a lot of that, though the flow…

Boston Blackie – Stolen Rings At Christmas. 481222

By Keith August 23, 2022Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Blackie, Mary, and Farraday are on the town on Christmas Eve. Their holiday fun is disturbed when a burglar flees from a jewelry store. When he's caught, the four gold…