February 2025 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Great Gildersleeve – Bessies Vacation. 1957

By Keith February 13, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Featuring Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeve. In the office of the Water Commissioner, Gildersleeve and Bessie make preparations for her to leave on vacation. So why is she crying?…

Mr. and Mrs. North – The Letter. ep41, 431006

By Keith February 13, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

Pam and Jerry North are sure their friend couldn't have committed murder, but all the evidence stacks up against him. In flashback to the court room, Mr Baker tells his…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Woman In Blue. 440615

By Keith February 12, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

A nervous Air Force officer waits to see Mr Keen. He is due to return overseas. Time is short, and he wants to find a woman he met, and fell…

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Is Cedric One Of The Deputies. 420210

By Keith February 12, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Diogenes Smith's contest to find the most honest man has the town in an uproar. Not only to be found as the most honest person, but in suspicion over who…

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 – Aeronautics. ep503, 470211

By Keith February 11, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a touch scratchy, but OK. Wanting to be included among the big names in inventions, Fibber is wrapped up in his latest scheme. Wallace Wimple pops in to…

Nero Wolfe – Phantom Fingers. ep15, 510126

By Keith February 11, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

Join in with a glimpse of a crime in progress. The inheritance was all going to Joe, so why did he gun down the old man? With the rains coming…

A black and white photo of a vintage gas pump display. The display is for Signal Ethyl gasoline and shows the price per gallon as 20.9 cents. The sign on top of the pump reads "Signal Gasoline" and a large "S" emblem is also visible. The background of the photo is a blurry street scene with some cars visible in the distance.

The Whistler – A Present for Ricky. ep228, 461007

By Keith February 10, 2025Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Clyde is an aging dancer who learns that his younger dance partner and wife is looking to dump him. Who is Ricky? What can Clyde do to hang on to…

Lum and Abner – Diogenes Deputies Could Be Anyone. 420209

By Keith February 10, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new stranger in town has everybody eager to imitate his honest ways. Cedric even goes as far as to dress like Diogenes, and even carrying a lantern like him.…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – What Happens After the Show Goes off the Air. ep608, 470209

By Keith February 9, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don rolls the clock back to share with the listeners what happens in the studio after the show ends. Mel Blanc is a disgruntled audience member who makes a complaint…

GI Jive – Benny Goodman – Lets Dance (AFRS). ep465

By Keith February 9, 2025GI Jive, Music

Playlist: Benny Goodman plays, Let's Dance. Henry Bussi plays, Hurry Home. Erskine Hawkins plays, Tuxedo Junction. Maxine Sullivan sings, Cow Cow Boogie.