2023 – Page 22 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Labeling Plants In Yard. 570831

By Keith September 12, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Enjoy this little short. Fibber talks with Teeny about the flowers and plants in his yard. She learns how to tell one tree from another, but there's only one plant…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Balancing The Books. 490102 (Retro plus)

By Keith September 11, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

As provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of February, 1999: The first show of the new year brings an immediately noticeable change. The "three rings on the phone" opening,…

A black and white photograph of a group of people gathered around a microphone in a radio studio. The group includes several men and women in formal attire, some holding scripts, and others wearing headphones. In the center of the photo is a large microphone with the words "Lux Radio Theatre" written on it. The studio is dimly lit, with visible soundproofing panels and technical equipment in the background. The photo appears to be from the year 1948.

Lux Radio Theater – Petrified Forest (Herbert Marshall, Margaret Sullivan). ep151, 37112

By Keith September 11, 2023Drama, Lux

Before the show, Cecil B Demill tells a brief history of featured star Margret Sullivan. In a little town in Arizona, bandits armed with machine guns barge into a bank.…

Whistler – Witness At The Fountain. ep224, 460909

By Keith September 10, 2023Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Cynthia is the harried wife of a high powered and demanding man, Randy. He's the kind of man to plan things to the minute, and worry over details of his…

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

Jack Benny – Little Nell. 360322

By Keith September 10, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Broadcast from Baltimore Important people are in the audience, and drop in for a visit. Mary and Kenny enter to swap jokes about the city and each other. Johnny's joke…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – Alonzo Craig part 3of6. 400531

By Keith September 9, 2023Adventure, Superman

Superman and his guide are in their igloo, talking about the wild events of their indian attack. All they have left is their dog sled after the indians stole the…

Buster Brown Gang – Enchanted South Winds. 520920

By Keith September 9, 2023Buster Brown, Juvenile

Don't miss another installment of Kula and his magical genie. Smiling Ed gets to story rolling, and we find Kula having to face down a wicked witch. The witch has…

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.

Candy Matson – Jack Frost. 491219

By Keith September 8, 2023Candy Matson, Detective and Mystery

While shopping, Candy runs into an old friend who is working as a department store advertising manager. She needs Candies help with the case of the missing Santa Claus Helper, Jack Frost. What's Candy to do? Her soft heart for the kiddies has gotten her into another tight spot.

Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

Gasoline Alley – Stung By the Stork. ep4, 480806

By Keith September 8, 2023Gasoline Alley, Juvenile

As announced in the opening of this episode, the title for this show should be: Adventure of the Musicians Ignition. Skeeter gets on to his partner, Wilmer, about his constant…

Command Performance – Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra. EP104,440201

By Keith September 8, 2023Command Performance, Music

It's the second birthday of Command Performance, and Dinah Shor leads off with Blues In the Night. She reads from the mail bag, and Ken Carpenter helps with a couple…