2023 – Page 24 – Retro Radio Podcast

Danger, Dr. Danfield – A Diamond Pendant Stolen. ep13, 461110

By Keith August 31, 2023Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

The human mind is like a cave, and Doctor Daniel Danfield takes it upon himself to shed light on its inner workings. Humphrey is a man who is impressed with…

Tom Mix – Hurricane Horse Part 3. 480810

By Keith August 30, 2023Adventure, Tom Mix

A special appearance by Babe Ruth is made to put in a word for his new movie. Tom and the Babe discuss the problem of crime, and juvenile delinquency in…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – Big Convertible. ep306, 550628

By Keith August 30, 2023Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

The story you are about to hear is true, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Working the Forgery detail, Joe Friday and partner Frank Smith need…

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 – Buffalo Hills, 4of6. 400520

By Keith August 29, 2023Adventure, Superman

Champion of the weak and oppressed. Lately Clark has learned of the threat to the life of governor Carson by the outlaw, Florres. Clark and Asa have been thrown into…

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 – Fibber Mcgees Restaurant. ep1404, 570811

By Keith August 29, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio level is OK. Voice resolution is poor but clear. Fibber gives Molly instructions to be a good waitress at his new restaurant. He seems to have thought of everything…

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 – Hello Louella. ep565, 451216

By Keith August 29, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Marching feet close in on the house where Jack Benny lives. What's the parade all about? Mailmen are delivering the entries in the contest to tell why people hate Jack.…

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 – Traditional Christmas Show. 481219

By Keith August 28, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

The show notes today are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December 1998. With apologies to our NLAS members who prefer the half-hour L&A series, this writer finds…

Tom Mix – Hurricane Horse, Part 2. 480809

By Keith August 28, 2023Adventure, Tom Mix

After an accident with the hurricaine horse, sheriff Mike has been hurt. He makes an appeal to Tom to let him own the horse, and try to tame him. Tom…

Tom Mix – Hurricane Horse, Part1. 480427

By Keith August 27, 2023Adventure, Tom Mix

On the ranch, we find Tom actually doing work as a cowboy, rather than a world travelling detective, and defender of justice. There's trouble with a renegade herd of horses…

Adventures of Superman – Buffalo Hills, 3of6. 400517

By Keith August 26, 2023Adventure, Superman

When we last saw him Clark Kent was travelling to Buffalo Hills with freelance photographer, Asa Hatch. Though dangers have plagued our travellers, we switch to the governor's mansion where…