March 2025 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lone Ranger Abilene Horse Thieves.

By Keith March 31, 2025Lone Ranger, Western1 Comment

Horse thieves are on the loose, and Silver is too tempting a prize. When arrests are made though, the Texas Rangers nab the masked man instead, mistaking him for a…

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 – Abner And Cedric To Retire. 420319

By Keith March 31, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Once Abner has discovered Cedric's secret, and found that he also has the same magic power, the two of them look through catalogs of goodies to order. The two revel…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Little Box Of Pine On The 729. ep39, 1939

By Keith March 30, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Leon and Horace harmonize with, Little Box of Pine on the 729. Pat shares a fan letter to praise the sponsor product. Leon sings, Cry Baby Cry. Grandpappy plays…

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 – From San Francisco. ep615, 470330

By Keith March 30, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack talks with Don about their travelling arrangements to San Francisco. Mary enters to compare fashion updates to their attire. The hills and street cars are made fun of when…

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 – Rapunzel. ep18, 470719

By Keith March 29, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Take a special train that goes nonstop to storyland. Is there anyone out there not familiar with the story of the girl with the long blonde hair? Listen in and…

Roy Rogers – Tom Barnes, Texas Ranger. ep11, 450130

By Keith March 28, 2025Roy Rogers, Western

The music starts off with Roy Rogers singing, You Are My Sunshine. Perry tells Roy about deciding to run his own ranch, instead of leading the orchestra. Pat Friday sings,…

Lum and Abner – The Secret Is Revealed. 420317

By Keith March 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The mystery surrounding Cedric, Mr Adams, and the large sums of money continues. Abner grills Cedric to share his magic secret, but he won't tell. Maybe a little sweet talking,…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – The Expectant Father. ep334, 491012

By Keith March 27, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In the Gildersleeve home, Leroy and Gildy harmonize his unnamed song as Marjorie accompanies on piano. After a quick comment from Birdie, Gildy heads out to meet his newest gal,…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Glamorous Widow. 460523

By Keith March 27, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

Mr Keen and his assistant get ready to call it quits for the day. Before he can leave though, the cleaning lady needs to talk with Mr Keen about a…

Lum and Abner – Mr Adams Arrives. 420316

By Keith March 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is the center of curious happenings. To get to his secret behind the large sums of money he has been spending, Lum made him a partner in the store.…