2022 – Page 41 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Lum Being Crushed by Success. 470120

By Keith April 27, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store we find Abner on the phone taking orders, Lum tending to his Lumburgers, Doc Withers doing the dishes, and grandpap handling Lum's telegrams and…

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

Flash Gordon – On The Planet Mongo. ep1, 350427`

By Keith April 27, 2022Adventure, Flash Gordon

Straight from the pages of the Hearst newspapers, Comic Weekly brings one of it's popular features to life. Flash Gordon and Dale Hardin find them parachuting to Earth, after their…

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 – Diamond in the Rough – Barton Case. ep2, 490501

By Keith April 26, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

One signature feature of hard boiled detectives is to be able to take a licking and keep on ticking. Dick Diamond doesn't disappoint when he takes a good roughing up,…

Lum and Abner – Abner as Telegram Delivery Boy. 470116

By Keith April 25, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Job shuffling is the name of the game after grandpap became Lum's personal secretary. Abner is now the new telegraph boy, and Lum has to tend to the store all…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Jack Decides To Trade In The Maxwell. ep692, 490424

By Keith April 24, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's home in Beverly Hills Rochester comments on Jack's preparations he takes to get ready for his performances in television. Such exotic behavior. He's joined by Polly before the…

X Minus One – No Contact. ep1, 550424

By Keith April 24, 2022Science Fiction, X Minus One2 Comments

After an announcement of a radio tribute to the recently fallen acting great, Lionel Barrymore, the premiere episode of this popular Science Fiction show kicks off. In the far flung…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – The House Of Horror. ep21, 380213

By Keith April 23, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A gorilla is stolen from a zoo. As they take a cab ride, Lamonte and Margot learn all the details of the theft from the cabbie. Later Lamonte hears of…

Gunsmoke – Born to Hang, Joseph Kearns. ep158, 550423

By Keith April 23, 2022Gunsmoke, Western

Two men talk to a third about lynching a horse thief. The scare seems enough to make one of them ride away not wanting any part of it, but the…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Wild Bill Hickock – The Deadlock At Silver Site. ep72, 520423

By Keith April 23, 2022Western, Wild Bill Hickock

A train is out of control, and heading for disaster. After Wild Bill springs into action to save the day for the train, he learns of more troubles brewing. Wrecks…

Lum and Abner – Grandpap Hired as Lum’s Secretary. 470115

By Keith April 22, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a little soft and mushy. Still worried over the oysters he ordered, Lum is determined to learn how to cook them, although Abner thinks it's a waste of…