2024 – Page 59 – Retro Radio Podcast

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You Bet Your Life – Secret Word, Bread. 500208

By Keith February 8, 2024Comedy, You Bet Your Life

The comedy quiz series produced in Hollywood, with Groucho Marx as host. A pediatrician and a mother are first up. Once Groucho figures out which is which, he learns about…

Jubilee (AFRS) Billy Eckstine, Sarah Vaughn. ep121, 450208

By Keith February 8, 2024Jubilee, Music

hosted by Ernie whitman. Playlist: Billy Ebstien plays, Airmail Special. The Gene Kroopa Trio are onboard to play, Dark Eyes. followed by, My Blue Heaven. Sarah Vaughn joins Ernie for…

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

Dragnet – The Big Press. ep338, 560207

By Keith February 7, 2024Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Joe and Frank are working the Forgery Detail. The ring of crooks seems to have a printing press to crank out bogus checks. They even have their bases covered at…

A black and white photo of an old-fashioned movie theater marquee with the name "Bijou" in large letters at the top. The marquee features several movie titles, including "The Lone Ranger Returns" and "East of Eden." A few people are visible walking past the theater on the sidewalk.

Vic and Sade – Landladies Photos Again. 410207

By Keith February 7, 2024Comedy, Vic and Sade

Uncle Fletcher is in the Gook home today to show off pictures from his landlady. Though uncle Fletcher always seems to have been about everyplace, and knows just about everybody,…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber’s Birthday. ep234, 400206

By Keith February 6, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The new vocal feature, the Kingsman open with a song, Can't You Take a Joke. Molly has to help reign in Fibbers tongue as he crawls in through the window.…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – New Girl In Town. 400205

By Keith February 5, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After his recent woman troubles with the widow, the heartbroken Lum swears off women. Abner tries to cheer up Lum by telling the benefits of having a good woman to…

Jack Benny – Leaving For Yosemite. ep360, 400204

By Keith February 4, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Rolling the clock back to the end of last week's benefit for the March of Dimes, Jack and the cast share some behind the scenes moments. They critique their jokes,…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Twelve Months. ep23, 470906

By Keith February 3, 2024Juvenile, Lets Pretend

To take us to storyland today, let's take an exciting ride on a roller coaster. Marooshka is a lazy girl who hasn't done her chores. Her laziness is an embarrassment…

Dragnet – The Big Missus. ep312, 550809

By Keith February 3, 2024Detective and Mystery, Dragnet1 Comment

Burglaries are plaguing the city, and Joe Friday is working the Robbery Detail to put a stop to it. In the police station, Joe and partner, Frank Smith talk the…

Lum and Abner – Lum Mourns Loss Of Widder. 400202

By Keith February 2, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the aftermath of Lum's near miss with his marriage proposal to the widow, he talks with Abner. A few of Lum's figures of speech get Abner confused. The confusion…