2024 – Page 31 – 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 – The McGee’s Goe Bowling. 571124

By Keith August 13, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a little weak, but generally OK. Fibber feels he needs more time going out with the boys. Rolls Bowl McGee brags about his former feats at the sport…

Lum and Abner – Lum Orders Book On Salesmanship. 410929

By Keith August 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

As Lum and Abner try to think of ways to make the store more efficient, Lum wants to order a book on salesmanship. In the process, Abner gets confused at…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood -Papa’s Dancing Partner. ep59, 1934

By Keith August 12, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Becky and Jake are on their way home from an evening dinner dance. As usual, Jake complains about his feet hurting him. Becky gets onto him about how much he…

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

Black Museum – The Gas Receipt. ep16, 520417

By Keith August 12, 2024Black Museum, Detective and Mystery

Every week a look at a different item in the Black Museum of Scotland Yard is presented by Orson Wells. Sometimes a typical weapon of murder, and sometimes a mundane…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, I Was Doing Alright. ep24, 1939

By Keith August 11, 2024Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Pat introduces Horace who sings, I was Doing Alright. Pat tells the benefits of using Hillbilly flour and shares a good word from a listener. Leon and Horace sing,…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Dinner At Dons House. ep597, 541114

By Keith August 11, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don implies that Jack is old during his introduction. Bob Crosby wants a ticket for the show for his brother Bing. Dennis talks about his winnings in a raffle, and…

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 – The Bridge Is Destroyed. ep1066, 1936

By Keith August 10, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Episodes are again missing, and we learn that it was Mr Flint who stole the money, and the mystery of previous shows. Now the shady banker is on the run,…

Lum and Abner – Nursery In The Jot Em Down Store. 410919

By Keith August 10, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the bank was forced to close, all that remains is the partition where the bank once operated. Lum gets Abner confused when he refers to the grass being greener…

Boston Blackie – Broken Clock Murder. ep209, 490112

By Keith August 9, 2024Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Blackie and Farraday are on the phone to talk about having lunch together. For people who seem to hate each other so much, they sure hang out together a lot.…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Shooting Gallery. ep58, 1934

By Keith August 9, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

It's a Sunday afternoon, and the movie industry is closed for the day. Mama and papa Bloom take a relaxing drive in the car to meet up with their daughter…