May 2023 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Iron horse, locomotive steam engine. Railroad.

Mysterious Traveler – The Good Die Young. ep13, 440227

By Keith May 26, 2023Mysterious Traveler, Suspense and Horror

Children live in a world all their own. Sandra is daddy's little pet, but causes grief for all her housekeepers. When daddy is to be married, Sandra hates the intrusion…

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 – The Singing Critic. ep28, 491105

By Keith May 25, 2023Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

As a singing detective, Richard has the chance to perform. Get ready for an episode where Dick Powel shows off his vocalizing ability. Has his voice been sabotaged? Taking it…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Long Rope. ep19, 490205

By Keith May 25, 2023Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

As Philip Marlowe tries to enjoy his massage, he's approached by a man who has hired him, and has a full agenda for the hard boiled detective. Philip is to…

A close up of a large rock with Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the background.

Fort Laramie – Audition, John Dener. ep00, 550725

By Keith May 24, 2023Fort Laramie

John Dener is featured as Captain Lee Quince in this audition installment. Raymond Burr would later take on the starring role. A pair of privates feel they are owed something,…

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 – Pioneer Day. ep463, 460122

By Keith May 23, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A big salute to the pioneers who settled Wistful Vista is planned. Fibber tells Molly about who will be participating in the renactment of the old bank robbery along with…

Gene Autry – Bill Collins and Mike Hixon. ep170

By Keith May 23, 2023Gene Autry, Western

America's favorite cowboy sings, I'm an Old Cowhand from the Rio Grande. Gene then sings, I Went to Your Wedding. In the bunkhouse Winston and Pat Butram joke with Gene…

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 – Preparing to Leave Las Vegas. 480924

By Keith May 22, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Everybody is getting packed up, and ready to leave. Grandpap argues with Lum over whose socks are whose. Cedric doesn’t want to go home, and go back to school. He’s…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – Grafters Fort And The Black Pearl Of Galahla Bay. ep17, 471023

By Keith May 22, 2023Adventure, Scarlet Queen

The mission for ship master Philip Carney this week is to get the Black Pearl of Galala Bay. Right after a historical message about the Pony Express. Philip tells how…

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 – From Hollywood, The Train Station. ep542, 450304

By Keith May 21, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Getting ready to travel by train, Jack and Rochester joke around about packing. Jack seems to be plagued by a stalker who is following him from St Joseph. Mary arrives…

Bing Crosby – Guest: Judy Garland. ep108, 520521

By Keith May 21, 2023Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Flowers, and Springtime plus recent awards that Bing received are topics for jokes. What was Bing's early radio career like? Bing sings, Am I in Love. Judy Garland jokes…