April 2024 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny – Preparing To Go To New York By Train. ep370, 400414

By Keith April 14, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Preparing for his big movie premier, Jack gets packed for the trip to New York. Rochester sings as he works, and reveals secrets on Jacks fashion techniques. Mary Livingstone arrives…

21st Precinct – The Brother. ep40, 540414

By Keith April 14, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

It was a dark and foggy night, and traffic accidents ruled the night in the 21st Precinct. As the shift of uniformed patrolmen march out to take to the streets,…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge, When I Go For A Walk. ep74

By Keith April 13, 2024Kaye Kaiser, Music

Unknown date. A rebroadcast for the boys in uniform from the old master of the Kollege of Musical Knowledge himself, Kaye Kaiser. Kaye offers some praise for the US Marines,…

This week in Pine Ridge -the Matrimonial Bureau Begins. January 18-25, 1935 (Retro 692)

By Keith April 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Lum and Abner -Lizabeth…

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.

Adventures of Sam Spade – Rushlight Diamond. 480704

By Keith April 12, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Bernardine is still filling in for Sam’s usual secretary, Effie. Relive the latest adventure as Sam gives his report. He had been hired on for a wealthy family to safeguard…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Blooms Brood – Gold Mine Investment. ep9, 1934

By Keith April 12, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom1 Comment

The girls talk with mama about the deal that dad was just presented with. The chance of a lifetime to invest in a gold mine in Australia. Everybody is sold…

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 Anniversary Gift. ep79, 500411

By Keith April 11, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Get this and get it straight! It's time for another episode with Gerald Moore, as Philip Marlowe. A long-distance phone from a recently released convict has Philip rushing to help…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Piano Lessons. ep105, 490411

By Keith April 11, 2024Comedy, My Friend Irma

Features Joan Banks as Jane Stacey, and Marie Wilson as Irma Petersen. Irma decides to better herself and take piano lessons. Unfortunately, Jane had to let the piano go back…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Gracie Wins Wisconsin. 400410

By Keith April 10, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

Should Gracie talk about George, or something interesting? Somehow the topic comes round to her landslide victory in Wisconsin. Frank Parker Getz in his jabs at George over the happenings…

Mama Blooms Brood – Jake’s Lawsuit. ep8, 1934

By Keith April 10, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

It's morning in the Bloom home. Mama prepares breakfast, but Jake starts his day with a stomach ache. Mama kicks into high gear to pamper her man, although Jake can't…