November 2024 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 Adventures of Sam Spade – The Wheel Of Life Caper. ep107, 480711

By Keith November 26, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Bernadine is back to replace Effie Perine as Sam's secretary. She has Sam singing the blues as he dictates his report on how a man was murdered with a buzz…

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 – Back From Vacation In Alaska. ep293, 410930

By Keith November 26, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber and Molly talk about their outdoor adventures in Alaska. Hunting, fishing, encounters with bears, who could ask for more? Mrs. Upington pops in for a visit, and to swap…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

You Are There – The Siege Of Leyden Holland, 1574AD. ep78, 490529

By Keith November 25, 2024Drama, You Are There

War weary Dutch face the Spanish fleet as they besiege the city of Leyden. Their only hope is that their own fleet will return to rescue them from the Spanish…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Everybody’s Mad At Lum. 411218

By Keith November 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is the focus of plenty of trouble. For now, we join Abner as he talks to Lum about the recent events. A review of the mix up with the…

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 – The Killers. ep597, 461124

By Keith November 24, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don takes us on a flashback to Jack Benny's garage, where he and Rochester try to start the Maxwell. Phil arrives to drive Jack to the studio, and show off…

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

GI Jive – Lucky Millender – Jitters(AFRS). ep450, 1943

By Keith November 24, 2024GI Jive, Music

Lester Jay, Bosun Mate 2nd Class takes the helm of the DJ duties today. Lucky Millender plays, Jitters. A humorous news item of a sailor home on leave. Artie Shaw…

Academy Award Theater – Maltese Falcon (Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Greenstreet). ep13, 460703

By Keith November 23, 2024Academy Award Theatre, Drama

Humphrey Bogart reprises his role as the hard-boiled private investigator, Sam Spade. After his partner is murdered, Sam sets out to find out what happened. With his secretary, Effie Perine,…

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 – Daddy Warbucks Hears Radio Signals. ep1539, 1936

By Keith November 23, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

After being made queen and king of the island, Annie and Joe discover their newly awarded robes are full of diamonds. Despite the value, they aren't worth as much in…

Richard Diamond – A Christmas Carol. ep35, 491224

By Keith November 22, 2024Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Presenting the kind of story filled with the usual street thugs and police to present the classic Christmas tale from Dickens. Dick introduces the parts and the players as the…

Lum and Abner – Snake Threatens Lum. 411216

By Keith November 22, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap and Abner talk about Lum's woman troubles. Snake Hogan is known as one of the meanest men in the county, but Lum enters today to tell how Snake has…