2023 – Page 58 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Abner Must Prove He’s Alive and Married. 480720

By Keith February 20, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot ‘Em Down store, Abner is still trying to believe that he is the recipient of a $100k inheritance. He thinks Mr Donnely of the insurance company is…

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

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Moving To Capitol City. ep1, 481023

By Keith February 20, 2023Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

Sally and Jim Carter are moving away from Midland, where Sally has always lived. Her parents, Ben and Martha marvel at the brave decision, and coming with Sally due to…

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

Jack Benny – Carmichael, The Polar Bear. ep324, 390219

By Keith February 19, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Anticipating the upcoming Academy Awards, will our star stand a chance? Jack gets teased about his latest film, Artists and Models Abroad. Hasn't anybody in the cast seen it? Mary…

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family Book 43 Chapter 10 – The Rest Of The Night

By Keith February 19, 2023Drama, One Mans Family

Title: The Rest of the Night. Multiple explosions in the area have the Barbers upset. A stranger is found running across the stubble field, who needs hospital care. Authorities have…

You Are There – Battle Of Thermopylae (480BC). ep87, 500416

By Keith February 18, 2023Drama, You Are There

The Spartans face off against the Persians. The Greeks have the battlefield advantage, a narrow gap that the charging Persians have to get through before a victory can be hoped…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Discusses Visit to Draft Board 480719

By Keith February 17, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is the latest victim of the 5 year old letters. Today we find Lum on the phone, trying to iron out problems with his bookkeeping. The mix up with…

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Spike Jones – Burle Ives. 480507

By Keith February 17, 2023Music, Spike Jones

`Features Spike Jones and his City Slickers. Complete with the Park Avenue Hillbilly Dorothy Shea, and guest tonight, Burl Ives. Spike opens with, Row Row Row. The show is being…

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.

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Grey Kitten. ep171, 470206

By Keith February 16, 2023Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

Jessica is the wife of Carlos, and her sister is worried that he just married her for her money. The sister notices that in Jessica's absence, her cat has just…

"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.

Fort Laramie – Captains Widow. ep6, 560226

By Keith February 16, 2023Fort Laramie, Western

A supply train returns to the fort, and Captain Quince is surprised to find a civilian wagon in the patrol. Mrs Wintner is looking for her husband, a field officer…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Receives Draft Notice; It Was Mailed in 1943. 480716

By Keith February 15, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Even though grandpap hates Grimey Ludlow so much, he went to drive over for a visit… huh? Abner talks to Lum about why he did it. A batch of five…