May 2023 – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 Bogus Bills Case. ep25, 491015

By Keith May 20, 2023Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

On the street, Richard talks with the newsboy about the woes of being a private detective. When Jeff springs for a treat at the malt shop, his bill is found…

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 – Closing the Deal to Buy the Bar Nothing Ranch. 480923

By Keith May 19, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Still out west, and determined to buy a ranch, Lum meets up with Abner in the bank. Will Lum agree to be a partner in the ranch? Abner shares how…

Songs By Sinatra – First Song – Stars In Your Eyes. ep1, 450912

By Keith May 19, 2023Frank Sinatra, Music2 Comments

Playlist: Stars In Your Eyes (Frank). I See Beyond the Blue (Martha Tilton). Arthur Q Brian, as Picalo Pete helps with the commercial. Gotta Be This or That (Pied Pipers).…

Lum and Abner – Using Abner’s Ranch to Open a Boys’ Camp for City Kids. 480922

By Keith May 17, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

At the La Cucarocha Dude Ranch Abner worries over where Cedric went. He’s nervous at closing the deal on the ranch he wants to buy. On top of his nerves,…

Various baking and cooking equipment including measuring cups, mixing bowls, and utensils.

Mary Lee Taylor Show – The Good Friend. 481030

By Keith May 17, 2023Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

The title that is announced in the show is: Sally Makes Up Her Mind. Facing a move, and having a baby, Sally wants to go with her husband Jim, but…

A photograph of an indigenous island culture frame, set against a tropical background. The frame is made of intricately carved wood, with various patterns and symbols etched into its surface. It is propped up against a palm tree, with the ocean and other palm trees visible in the background. The overall effect is one of vibrant island culture and tradition, with the frame serving as a symbol of the region's rich artistic heritage.

Escape – Adaptive Ultimate. ep63, 490326

By Keith May 16, 2023Drama, Escape

A fascinating story about a girl who lived a second life. A young doctor tells a contemporary about a new syrum that can heal any injury to the body. Mending…

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 – Treasure Map. ep462, 460115

By Keith May 16, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

After 3 years in the Navy, Bill Thompson returns as Wallace Wimple. Molly sent Fibber to the library for a book on flowers, only to have him return with a…

Lum and Abner – Abner Decides to Buy a Ranch of His Own. 480921

By Keith May 15, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

What does Abner know about running a ranch? Why does he want one of his own anyway? Grandpap learns about the plans to be a cattle rancher. To help shield…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Lux Radio Theater – She Loves Me Not (Bing Crosby, Joan Blondel). ep149, 371108

By Keith May 15, 2023Drama, Lux

Features Bing Crosby, who is to play a law student, and Joan Blondelle is his love interest. In a dance hall, a mobster shoots another. Worried about cops picking her…

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 Fitzsimmons Hospital, Denver. ep541, 450225

By Keith May 14, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The show starts with a bit of a flip flop. Jack opens, and introduces Don wilson as the star of the show. what's the story behind that? Did Jack lose…