April 2023 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Grand Ol Opry – Red Foley, Easy To Please. 481212

By Keith April 22, 2023Grand Ol Opry, Music

Date is approximate, but sometime in December, 1948. Guest tonight is the Blue Sky Boys. Red Foley opens with his hit, Easy to Please. Claude Sharp and the Hickory Singers…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Magic Carpet

By Keith April 22, 2023Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Take a trip to storyland by climbing a rope. Today's story is one from the Thousand and One Arabian Nights. Three princes are seeking a bride, but only one princess…

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

Dimension-X – Outer Limit. ep1, 500408

By Keith April 21, 2023Dimension X, Science Fiction

Join the trip to the far flung futuristic year of 1965! This science fiction adventure has a moral for society and culture of the age of technological advancement. This is…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Teaching Abner How to Play Polo. 480907

By Keith April 21, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though Abner stood up to his wife Lizabeth last episode, he's back to being henpecked. He shares his trouble with Lizabeth's latest scheme. In fact, he's too embarrassed to be…

Philo Vance – One Cent Murder Case. ep53, 490712

By Keith April 20, 2023Detective and Mystery, Philo Vance

A racketeer of a penny arcade learns his girlfriend has just won a big role in the movies. Not wanting to lose out on his blackmail over her, he tightens…

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – Strange Death Of Charles Umberstein. ep67, 431123

By Keith April 20, 2023Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Features Vincent Price. A tale of spies and intrigue that takes place in Berlin Germany. vincent Price plays a man who is trapped, but how? Who could have blown his…

Lum and Abner – Abner’s Money Goes to Lizabeth’s Head. 480906

By Keith April 19, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner assures Lum that he is unchanged by his new found money. He goes on to tell about his new worries in dodging all the salesmen who have come calling…

"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.

Six Shooter – Duel At Lockwood. 540321

By Keith April 19, 2023Six Shooter, Western

A young cowhand rides to the homestead with worrisome news. Britt Ponset has just ridden into town. What kind of family would consider the arrival of Britt as troublesome? A…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – The Death Of David Malone, Audition. 470202

By Keith April 18, 2023Adventure, Scarlet Queen

The ketch, the Scarlet Queen sets sail out of San Fransisco after the murder of it's first mate. Ship Master, Philip Carney describes the ship, and his thrill in sailing…

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 Tax Bill – Thanksgiving. ep600, 491122

By Keith April 18, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A property tax bill has Fibber hopping mad. It is ruining his mood for Thanksgiving. Doc Gamble stops in with Thanksgiving greetings, and a few good insults for Fibber. Billy…