2024 – Page 18 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner – New Methods Not Working. 411003

By Keith August 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The salesmanship book hasn't worked out so well so far, but Lum and Abner haven't quite given up on it yet. Today, as Lum has gone to lunch, Abner and…

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.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Village Scene. ep43, 500328

By Keith August 19, 2024Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

When an artist reports a theft of his paintings, Johnny Dollar heads to town to see what he can do about covering the losses to his insurance company. After checking…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Movie Plot Problem ep62, 1934

By Keith August 19, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Harold types adjustments to their latest script, while Sidney is on hand to offer critique on the plot. The deadline for the story changes is looming when Jake enters his…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Tumblin’ Tumble weeds. ep25, 1939

By Keith August 18, 2024Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Leon and Horace sing, Tumbling Tumble Weeds. Pat shares a poetic word to compare lowgrade flour to a hangman? Horace sings, Mornful and Slow. Mickey Wickey plays a square…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Jack Has A Cold He Caught At Dons House. ep898, 541121

By Keith August 18, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don summarizes the events of last week's show, then the flashback takes us back again. Jack grumbles, and coughs as nurse Rochester takes care of him. Mary comes over 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 – Telegram For Mr Silo. ep1067, 1936

By Keith August 17, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Sunny days have returned, and Mr Silo enjoys the front porch with Annie and Joe. They talk about the natural justice that was dished out to Mr Flint, and his…

Lum and Abner – Trying Various New Sales Methods. 411002

By Keith August 17, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's day two of using the techniques in the salesmanship book, and the promise is to have a 72% increase in profits. Abner thinks Lum must be reading it backwards,…

Charlie Chan – Murder In Cabin 15. 1936.

By Keith August 16, 2024Detective and Mystery

In previous episodes that are lost to history, there have been murders in cabin 15 on a cruise ship. Is it haunted? Is there something else behind the deaths? That…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – New Neighbors. Ep61, 1934

By Keith August 16, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

As Becky waits for Jake to come home from the movie studio, she is watching the action next door. The starving Jake enters, and takes his place by his wife's…

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 – Acting Police Commissioner. 490330

By Keith August 15, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In Summerfield, the sun shines warm through the office of the Water Commissioner, and he feels a touch of Spring fever. He and Bessy talk about a new criminal, the…