2022 – Page 44 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny -A Yank At Oxford. 380410

By Keith April 10, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don introduces the latest tax payer and home owner of Beverly Hills. We learn about the termite condition in Jacks new house. His architect, Burgess, has gone overboard with dog…

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 – power of the mind. 380424

By Keith April 9, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A spy has been torturing a scientist to tell him the formula of a new explosive, but instead causes his mind to snap. So he kidnaps a fellow countryman psychiatrist Lamont just met and demands that he repair the mental damage done.

"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.

Gunsmoke – Skid Row. ep154,, 550409

By Keith April 9, 2022Gunsmoke, Western

Matt is looking for Miss Kitty, and is just in time to rescue her from a man who can't seem to take no for an answer. When Hank leaves, the…

Mel Blanc – The 100 Dollar Easter Egg Hunt. 470408

By Keith April 8, 2022Comedy, Mel Blanc

The big Easter Egg hunt is scheduled, and businesses are putting special eggs into the mix, valued at some nicely priced amounts. Mel's business isn't doing so well, but to…

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 Orders Oysters. 470106

By Keith April 8, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

What has Lum so jumpy and nervous today? Squire has been coming around the Meadowlark restaurant with special guests. What is he trying to pull in the presence of the…

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.

21st Precinct – The Collar. ep39, 540407

By Keith April 7, 202221st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

In voiceover, Captain Frank Canelli describes an armed felony in action, and the response of his uniformed patrolmen. It's a domestic dispute that has overflowed to involve waving pistols around.…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Enoch Arden Matter. 530407

By Keith April 7, 2022Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Frank Lauring is a man who has disappeared, and Johnny has reason to believe that he is on a ship to the Panama Canal as Michael Walsh. Taking a flight…

Gunsmoke – Yorky (Reused Script). ep313, 580406

By Keith April 6, 2022Gunsmoke, Western

A cowboy comes to Matt with word of spotting a boy with some local indians. The wild boy turns out to be a white boy who was raised in the…

Lum and Abner – Lum and Abner’s Christmas Story. 461225

By Keith April 6, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's their annual Christmas story. Becoming more beautiful and meaningful with the passing years, it has become a mainstay since 1931 when it first aired. We join three travellers on…

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 – Kramer’s Cash Register. ep582, 490405

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

In opening, Harlow plugs a featured article in the Saturday Evening Post about the show. Ah, the days of the old fashioned pharmicist, nowadays the drugstore is the all purpose…