2026 – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Tries to Renew Romance with Eve. ep255, 470910

By Keith September 11, 2026Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

On a quiet Sunday, Gildy's failed family board game night leaves him wide awake, thinking about Eve Goodwin. A visit to Peavey's drugstore and a box of chocolates lead to a romantic musical reunion—but can Gildersleeve handle Eve's cultured personality?

AI rendered vintage-style illustration promoting a radio show called "Lum and Abner." It shows Lum explaining a case to a lawyer. Lum looks confused, scratching his head, while the lawyer studies a contract with a thought bubble showing a "Confession" paper. Another man sits across the table from Lum and the lawyer. The background includes a window and some office furniture. The text reads: "Lum and Abner, Lum explains the whole case to a lawyer, Old Time Radio."

Lum and Abner – Lum Arrives With Some Important Evidence. 350705

By Keith September 11, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

With Lum nowhere to be found, Abner, Dick, and Grandpap face an intimidating jury as Squire Skimp takes the stand to present his side of the story. Just when things look worst for the Pine Ridge storekeepers, Lum rushes into court with explosive new evidence from the insurance agent.

Stoopnagel and Bud – Fred Allen (retro250). 360930

By Keith September 10, 2026Comedy, Retro OriginalNo Comments

Fred Allen joins Colonel Stoopnagel and Bud for a Gangbusters spoof in this final episode of the summer replacement series, featuring star-gazing banter, musical performances, and reluctant political campaigns.

Dragnet – The Big False Move. ep353, 560522

By Keith September 9, 2026DragnetNo Comments

When a robbery suspect insists on confessing, Joe Friday and Frank Smith notice holes in his story—forcing the detectives to prove their suspect innocent to uncover the real mastermind.

Lum and Abner – Lum Abner And Squire Are Off To Court. 350704

By Keith September 9, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

With the court date looming, Lum attempts to practice his legal vocabulary while Dick catches up on Abner's contract blunders. Facing disastrous odds after accidentally spilling their defense to Squire's lawyer, Lum makes a desperate phone call to settle out of court.

Frank Merrywell – Ballot Box Mystery. 480515

By Keith September 8, 2026Detective and Mystery, Frank MerrywellNo Comments

When election ballots for a college theater production are tampered with, Frank Merrywell relies on a sleight-of-hand trick and key clues to expose the fraud before the curtain falls.

an AI rendered vintage-style comic book cover featuring two African American men, Amos and Andy. The title reads, "Dating Club Disaster: Andy’s Plan Backfires!" One man looks worried, wiping sweat off his forehead, while the other smiles confidently behind him. Below, there are three smaller scenes: two men talking, the two men looking at a framed photo, and a woman standing off to the side looking concerned. The bottom text says "Radio Comedy Classics." A "Dating Club?" poster is visible in the background.

Amos and Andy – Dating Club Disaster. ep27, 440407

By Keith September 8, 2026Amos and Andy, ComedyNo Comments

When Andy gets interested in a local dating service, Kingfish steps in to investigate—only to get caught by Sapphire. Can a timely visit from Reverend Johnson save their marriage, or will Andy's scheme tear them apart?

All Star Western Theater – Billy The Kid, With Tex Ritter. ep8, 461006

By Keith September 7, 2026All Star Western Theater, WesternNo Comments

Tex Ritter stars as Billy the Kid alongside Monte Montana and Cottonseed Clark, featuring music from Coleen Summers and the Riders of the Purple Sage.

Lum and Abner – Lum Explains The Whole Case To A Lawyer. 350703

By Keith September 7, 2026Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Lum reviews the disastrous contract Abner signed before laying out their entire defense to a visiting lawyer. There’s just one major catch: the attorney isn't theirs—he's representing Squire Skimp!

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Buck Benny Rides Again, Part1. 361115

By Keith September 6, 2026Comedy, Jack BennyNo Comments

Jack Benny and the gang kick off the first-ever "Buck Benny" western sketch, celebrate Kenny Baker's first anniversary on the show, and fill time with a few leftover school-days jokes.