2024 – Page 17 – 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 and Mary Walk to the Studio. 461013

By Keith October 13, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

It's a perfect day for a walk, and we join Jack and Mary as they walk to the studio. Along the way they encounter a French nanny and a baby,…

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

GI Jive – Ginny Simms, I’m Like A Fish Out Of Water(AFRS). ep417, 1943

By Keith October 13, 2024GI Jive, Music

Playlist: Opens with film starlet, Phillus Brooks as the resident DJ. Ginny Simms sings, Like a Fish Out of Water. Phillus shares a humorous story about a romantic hillbilly. Lucky…

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 – Flying In The New Silent Airplane. ep1197, 1936

By Keith October 12, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Cruising through the skies at the amazing speed of over 200MPH, it won't take long for Annie and Joe to cross the country. Even so, there's plenty of hiding places…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood -The Magician’s Show. ep73, 1934

By Keith October 12, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Sarah and Sidney joined mama and papa Bloom for a car ride. Sarah complains about how slow her Papa drives, but they all pile into the automobile and had out.…

Philo Vance – Oxford Murder Case. ep61, 490906

By Keith October 11, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philo Vance

On a horse drawn cab ride, Philo Vance has a confusing conversation with a forgetful cabbie. There's something awful funny going on between an old couple in the park. What…

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.

Rogues Gallery – The Impossible Murder. ep47, 460516

By Keith October 11, 2024Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

A crooked judge with the reputation of being a hanging judge, is throwing a party. Mingling at the swanky affair, Rogue eavesdrops in on conversations. Calling Rogue aside, the judge…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Squire Buys An African Lion. 411114

By Keith October 11, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After a trip to the library in the county seat, Lum is ready to start taking applications for library cards. He has all the materials he needs, and Cedric is…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Mad Scientist Caper. ep109, 480725

By Keith October 10, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

The men in the little white coats could be coming for Sam as he phones in his report to his secretary. Effie Perine. Escaping the mad scientists, he tells her…

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 – Old School Pal To Visit, Royal Visit. . ep95, 431010

By Keith October 10, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Audio quality is OK, but on the weak side of good. Outside, Gildy, Leroy, and Marjorie check the mailbox to receive a letter from Brink. The old college chum was…

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 – Enemy from Space. ep965, 790326

By Keith October 9, 2024CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Title: Enemy from Space Plot: In an attempt to start a nuclear war, alien beings kidnap the president and send back a double to take his place. Aware of the…