October 2024 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Jack Listens to the World Series. ep590, 461006

By Keith October 6, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don takes us to jack's house, where he gets phone calls from fans to congratulate him on his 15 years on the radio. Rochester brings him down a notch with…

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 – Spies Have Stolen The Plane. ep1196, 1936

By Keith October 5, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Before we get started, we feature the new, high tech, turbo prop Airliner that transports passengers cross country. It helps to prove the kind of endurance the kiddies can also…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – To the Restaurant. ep72, 1934

By Keith October 5, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Mama Bloom gives her daughters advice about greeting their husbands when they come home from work. She coaches them on the need further man to relax once he gets home.…

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

Whitehall1212 – The Murder Of Duncan Frazier. 1951

By Keith October 4, 2024Detective and Mystery, Whitehall1212

Starting with a vieew of various exhibits from the Black Museum, news of a possible new entry arrives. A fire is just smoldering out when the Scotland Yard inspectors arrive. Could it have been suicide? Maybe, but not with a bullet hole in the victim's back.

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Want To Start A Library. 411110

By Keith October 4, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum had made special plans for a quiet, romantic dinner with Miss Fredericks, his friends ruined the mood with a surprise party. He and Abner fills in a few…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Sues Bullard. 490525

By Keith October 3, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Special guest tonight is Kay Star. As Gildy pulls into his driveway, he gives neighbor, Bullard the right of way. In a moment of double politeness, Bullard takes the opportunity…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – TollHurst Theft Matter. 511027

By Keith October 3, 2024Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The Tollhurst family owns a fir trading business, and a theft draws the attention of Johnny Dollar to clear the air on whether the insurance claim is valid. Right off…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Masks. ep964, 790321

By Keith October 2, 2024CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Title: Masks Plot: When a retired Hollywood producer is relieved of a precious cigarette case during a train ride, his quest to reclaim the stolen item plunges him into danger.

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Date is Ruined Again. 411107

By Keith October 2, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric has joined Lum in the Jot 'Em Down store today. After a few near mishaps, Lum has Cedric phone the new school teacher, Miss Frederics to arrange a date.…

Casey, Crime Photographer – Photo Of The Dead. ep195, 470724

By Keith October 1, 2024Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

An old timer, and a friend of Casey approaches him about a spiritualist who claims that the old guys dead wife is trying to contact him from beyond the grave.…