May 2025 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Going To the Train Station for Chicago. ep620, 470504

By Keith May 4, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is to go on an old-fashioned vaudeville style tour, and is packing for his trip to Chicago. Will Rochester be able to squeeze in all the goodies that Jack…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

G.I. Jive – Benny Goodman, Honeysuckle Rose. ep601, 1943

By Keith May 4, 2025GI Jive, Music

GI Jill dedicates the show to the Navy. Benny Goodman plays, Honeysuckle Rose. A news item about new radios for St Alvins Hospital. Skinny Ennis plays, Bugle Call Rag. Bing…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Death On The Bridge. ep189, 400303

By Keith May 3, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Title: The Bridge of Tragedy. After six months off work, Bill comes home to tell his wife Myra that he has a new job. When she learns it’s the only…

Adventures of Rin Tin Tin – White Buffalo. 551127

By Keith May 3, 2025Juvenile, Western

Stationed at Fort Apache, Rusty joins a surveying patrol to mark off correct boundaries for the Apache reservation. Lt Masters finds a few Indian braves of the Shirakawa tribe who…

Richard Diamond – The Jean Cooper Murder Case. ep18, 490820

By Keith May 2, 2025Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Life on the streets is explained by Richard. His tale of two street kids, and the choices they made really aren't any different from the same thing that still happens…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Ulysses S Quincys Suggestion. 420413

By Keith May 2, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

With the business of the movie premiere over with, it's time to get down to the topic of what to do with the money that was left for Lum and…

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 – A Job For Bronco. ep339, 491116

By Keith May 1, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In the Gildersleeve home, young love competes with old love for the use of the parlor. With romantic intentions interrupted, the foursome of Gildersleeve and Catherine Milford, and Marjorie and…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – Insomnia Caper. 481024

By Keith May 1, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Having a hard time sleeping, the noises in the night don't help the matter for Sam. Traffic, sirens, cats, domestic violence, and a knock at the door, and a visit…