2022 – Page 34 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Democracy in America – Where Could I Be Better Off. ep1, 620117

By Keith July 9, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

A young French nobleman, Alexis D'Toukfel, spends a year in America in 1831, and writes his observations. His work would become a literary milestone in what a democracy is all…

Blair of the Mounties – Fire Valley. ep1, 380131

By Keith July 8, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

In this first episode, a wealthy Brittish woman has a dream about her son being kidnapped, and an image of where he might be. She goes to Canada to Blair…

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 – Doc Changes His Name to Ben Withers. 470319

By Keith July 8, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Speculation on who the voice might be leads Lum and Abner back to wonder about Doc Withers. Is he becoming senile? Just how old is Ben Withers, and could Lum…

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.

Box 13 – Treasure of Hang Lee. ep41, 490529

By tom July 7, 2022Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Episode 41. A trip to Chinatown gets Dan a priceless piece of jade, and the quest for a treasure.

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Mr Trevor’s Secret. 440217

By Keith July 7, 2022Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

Mr Keen is called to a factory for his next investigation. A war factory has gotten a threat, and one of the employees has disappeared. Is this a matter of…

Lum and Abner – The Voice Calls Again. 470318

By Keith July 6, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner has had some misadventures with his hired bodyguard Cedric. Today he and Lum talk about the possibility that the voice might be Doc Withers. Speculation continues as the voice…

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 Umbrella Stand. ep593, 491004

By Keith July 5, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The McGees recieve a package from the Bon Ton Department store. It's an umbrella stand. The Old Timer arrives to interupt Fibbers rant over the stand, and his desire to…

Lum and Abner – The Voice Predicts Disaster. 470317

By Keith July 4, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Squire and Lum talk about Abner and why he hired Cedric as his bodyguard. Are they any closer to figuring out who the Voice might be? What strange antics are…

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 – Mary And Van Johnson Are Late. 490320

By Keith July 3, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don goes into flashback mode to Jack's house where the gang are getting ready for Easter, and waiting for guest, Van Johnson to appear. Rochester goes to make a phone…

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

Jack Benny – Drug Store – short. 360216

By Keith July 3, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

This show is missing the second half, which has the title bit about the drugstore. Here's what's in the show: Don comments on Jack's recent birthday. Though he tries to…