2024 – Page 35 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photograph of Everett Sloane as he stands in front of a microphone, reading lines while recording a radio program for the 21st Precinct.

21st Precinct – The Murdered Twins. ep4, 530728

By Keith July 28, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

When the phone rings in the precinct office, the cops send out a response. Captain Frank Canelli provides the voiceover narration to describe the behind-the-scenes action. There are plenty of…

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 – Bill Corwin Has Disappeared. ep1038, 1936

By Keith July 27, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Apparently about 10 episodes are missing. We don't know what came of the empty house with the light on, but we learn that Mr. Corwin is missing. He was robbed…

Lum and Abner – Mrs. Barrington’s Letter. 410909

By Keith July 27, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The gents are hiding out at Lum’s house with only dark clouds overhead. Abner gets confused since it’s a bright sunny day outside. What exactly did the letter from Mrs.…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – A Super Picture. ep53, 1934

By Keith July 26, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake is at home, and not feeling well. His pain is over the 200 suits of armor that his studio now owns. Can Becky explain that Sidney has to learn…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

GI Jive – Lucky Millinder, Are You Ready. ep415, 1943

By Keith July 26, 2024GI Jive, Music

The DJ today is Frank Nelson as he gets the musical requests all cued up on the on air jukebox of the AEF. Playlist: Lucky Millander with Trevor Bacon on…

Let George Do It – Sweet Poison. ep161 ,491121

By Keith July 25, 2024Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A Woman has nowhere to turn, and needs George's help to keep from going to jail for murder. George and Clair Brooks come on the run, but learn that Gloria…

Lum and Abner – Practicing Jujitsu Holds. 410908

By Keith July 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Over at Lum's house, we find Abner in hiding with him. It seems the only way out when the widow has mistaken Lum's photo for one of the crooks, the…

Molle Mystery Theatre – Death Talks Out of Turn. 440620

By Keith July 24, 2024Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

Actually, a presentation of the Mystery Playhouse. A tale of war time espionage in Washington DC, that opens with a message of the importance of keeping military secrets safe. An…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – One Hundred More Arrive. ep52, 1934

By Keith July 24, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

at the movie studio, Jake is trying to connect with someone on the telephone. Becky arrives and tries to work on a crossword puzzle, while Jake is trying to strike…

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 – Going To A Football Game. ep1430, 571110

By Keith July 23, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Getting set for the big game, Fibber remembers his days as Fourth Down McGee, and his exploits on the old grid iron. A feat that Molly remembers differently. Listen in…