2024 – Page 28 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – IRS Audits McGee. ep1427, 571102

By Keith July 2, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is so thrilled over a favorite TV show that he can't sleep, or relax. Nothing can spoil his mood, until he gets a letter from the IRS for an…

Lone Ranger – Pestilence And Silver. 450702

By Keith July 2, 2024Lone Ranger, Western

A couple of townsmen enter the sheriff's office to volunteer for a posse to investigate the death of a local man. As they set about to remove the body from…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Inspecting The New Farm. 410623

By Keith July 2, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum, Abner, and Cedric now own a farm they intend to use to keep their rabbits on. They go to inspect the place, and see what repairs might need to…

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

Sherlock Holmes – The Book of Tobit. ep169, 450326

By Keith July 1, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

The jury is out on a sensational murder trial, and Holmes awaits the news of the result with Watson. The widow promises to marry the suspect if he's acquitted. A…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Papa Buys In. ep43, 1934

By Keith July 1, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

After their visit to the studio, the blooms feel that they've been initiated to Hollywood. Sydney and Harold have a discussion about their business dealings. They measure up Jake's business…

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

Judy Canova – Judy Going Back To The Farm For the Summer. ep26, 450630

By Keith June 30, 2024Comedy, Judy Canova

Audio is a bit crackly at the opening, but clears up as Judy sings a medley of tunes including, Rome Wasn't Built in a Day, and I Can't Buy You…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Jacks African Trip. ep485, 431010

By Keith June 30, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Having just spent the Summer away on a USO tour to Africa, flashback to the moment when Don and Mary meet Jack at the airport. With all that brutal touring,…

Lum and Abner – Checkers And Old News. 410620

By Keith June 29, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Things are moving slow in Pine Ridge. In the Jot 'Em Down Store, Abner and Grandpap enjoy a game of checkers as Lum reads the newspaper. At each news story…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Darktown Strutters Ball. ep20, 1939

By Keith June 28, 2024Hillbilly Boys, Music

The Hillbilly Boys are on the air! Playlist: Leon and Horace sing, Dark Town Strutters Ball. Leon sings, My Cotton Pickin' Daughter. Pat talks about the unstable economy, and suggests…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – In the Pictures. ep42, 1934

By Keith June 28, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

The Bloom family have arrived safely in Hollywood, and have rented an apartment in Hollywood. Their children Sally and Yetta have rented their own apartments with their husbands, Sydney and…