2022 – Page 64 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny – In San Francisco. ep279, 380109

By Keith January 9, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

The jokes center on the city of San fransisco. Particularly the gold rush of 49 (1849 of course),the Goldengate Bridge, and some of Phil's old stomping grounds when he was…

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.

Lights Out – Across the Gap. ep10, 360812

By Keith January 9, 2022Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

Alternate Title: Neanderthal. A banker and a diplomat disagree on their politics, but the trouble at hand seems to be in getting their broken down car to start. As they…

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Shirley Ross, Carmen Miranda. ep100, 440108

By Keith January 8, 2022Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Shirley Ross, she starts the all musical program off. She sings, Singing In My Heart. Harry James chats a little with Shirley, and dips into the mail bag.…

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

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep25 1757 Leatherstocking Tales Last Of The Mohicans Part 1. 1932

By Keith January 8, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

The continuing saga of that remarkable frontiersman natty Bumppo continues. He is now known as Hawkeye, as he faces new adventures with his Mohican friends. Bugle calls break the silence…

Image of a yellow globe with a map of the world, depicting continents and oceans in detail.

Whistler – The Thin Line. ep189, 460107

By Keith January 7, 2022Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Mark is a man who has found love, but no matter how he looks at it, it's a decision he made too late. He doubts his wife's asthema is for…

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 Tricked Widow Cobb. 461014

By Keith January 7, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

As Lum reads trade magazines for the construction business, Abner gets a little confused over what blueprints are. His debts with the church piano are behind him, but now Lum…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep24 1750 Cavalcade Of America – House Of Glass

By Keith January 6, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Cavalcade of America, Documentary and Interview, Drama

The Cavalcade orchestra presents, Only Rose. Henry William Segal, a scientist from the Revolutionary War days, born in Germany in 1729, he came to settle in Pennsylvania at age 29.…

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.

Whitehall1212 – The Murder Of Charles Brooks. 520106

By Keith January 6, 2022Detective and Mystery, Whitehall1212

Bringing you the exclusive files of Scotland Yard. Only the names of the participants have been changed. An army private meets a stripper in a bar. Both seem to lie…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy the Author. ep309, 490105

By Keith January 5, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As the family relax at home, Leroy is enjoying a moment with his favorite detective, Dick Tracey. Marjorie relaxes with her favorite movie magazine. Gildersleeve is a little less relaxed…

Lum and Abner – Ex Serviceman Mr Duncan. 461010

By Keith January 5, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum takes Abner on a tour of the construction site of the new house. The project has Lum determined to begin a new career as a contractor to build dream…