2024 – Page 76 – Retro Radio Podcast

Green Hornet – The Smuggler Signs His Name. 391123

By Keith January 2, 2024Adventure, Green Hornet

In the customs office, star reporter Lawry witnesses what appears to be the apprehension of a man smuggling lacy handkerchiefs into the country. Huh? How dangerous can a lacy handkerchief…

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 – Guess the Number Of Beans Contest. ep461. 460108

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

At Kraemer's drugstore, the annual contest to guess the number of beans in a fish bowl is underway. Fibber is determined to win the prize of a radio by buying…

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 – Lums New Year Resolution. 400101

By Keith January 1, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Jumping ahead just a little, since there's not much available for the 1938 and 39 seasons... In the Jot 'Em Down Store we find Lum telling grandpap about his New…

A black and white photograph of a group of people gathered around a microphone in a radio studio. The group includes several men and women in formal attire, some holding scripts, and others wearing headphones. In the center of the photo is a large microphone with the words "Lux Radio Theatre" written on it. The studio is dimly lit, with visible soundproofing panels and technical equipment in the background. The photo appears to be from the year 1948.

Lux Radio Theater – Enter Madam(Basil Rathbone). ep158, 380110

By Keith January 1, 2024Drama, Lux

The scene is in a London opera house where the man is taking a deeper interest in the star on the stage than his girlfriend is comfortable with. Suddenly there's…