May 2024 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Women’s Club Play, stuck In a Suit Of Armor. ep247, 400507

By Keith May 7, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, Crazy Rhythm. Working on his play of mediaeval times, Fibber the brave prepares to fight for the fair damsel Molly's hand. In Shakespearean style, the jokes…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – – Purloined Ruby. 450507

By Keith May 7, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Audio is excellent. After returning home, Watson takes Holmes to the theater for a play based on one of their own stories. The actor portraying Holmes tips him off to…

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.

The Amazing Mr. Malone – The Lucky Stiff. 1947

By Keith May 6, 2024Detective and Mystery

Arturo is a gambler who is gaining a reputation for being lucky. Soon nobody wants to gamble with him. He has arguments with some in the gambling rings. He calls…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Sidney’s Visit At Night. ep19, 1934

By Keith May 6, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake is tired after a long day at work, and doesn't want to go out for supper. He works hard all day, and what does mama do all day? Uh-oh…

Jack Benny – Clown Hall Tonight (West Coast). ep373, 400505

By Keith May 5, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Opening with a musical selection, or two, the listening audience awaits the radio connection to be made. Joining Jack who is still in New York, getting ready to blow out…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – The Electric Clock Caper. 440505

By Keith May 5, 2024Amos and Andy, Comedy

Receiving an award at the lodge hall, Andy gives a speech, and gets an electric alarm clock. The clock proves to be defective, so Andy goes to the clock company…

This Week in Pine Ridge – Campaigns, Flashlights and Fundraising (February 11-15, 1935). (Retro 695)

By Keith May 4, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Lum and Abner - Lum Is Nervous. 350211 Carlton Bricker advises to hurry and get a promotional flashlight, and how to get one. It's a way for loyal fans to…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Annie’s Big Surprise Birthday Party. ep917, 351018

By Keith May 4, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

As Joe Corntassle keeps Annie busy, all her friends meet in the home of Ma and Pa Flowers for a surprise birthday party. Leaping lizards, Annie's disappointment over not seeing…

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

Hillbilly Boys – First song, Dream Train. ep15, 1939

By Keith May 3, 2024Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist Leon and Horace sing, Dream Train. Pat pitches the popularity of Hillbilly flour with housewives. Horace sings, The Old Apple Tree in the Orchard. Pat reminds that the songs…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Making The Wedding List. ep18, 1934

By Keith May 3, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

The guest list grows long, and Sara is growing tired of writing. Who are all these people, and why do they need to come? Mama is willing to overlook difficult…