August 2026 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

Duffys Tavern – Chant Of The Jungle (Susan Hayward, Frank Buck, retro244). ep83, 430323

By Keith August 6, 2026Comedy, Retro Original

Archie introduces the shows guest stars, and day dreams about the benefits of getting away from it all to enjoy the great outdoors. Guests are to be movie actress, Rita…

Molle Mystery Theater – KillerComeBackToMe. 460517

By Keith August 5, 2026Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

A modern hardboiled adventure written by Ray Bradbury, the tale of a killer who suffers from delusions of grandeur. Guns blaze, but thanks to a getaway car driven by a…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Squire Spreads Rumors About Matinee. 350613

By Keith August 5, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: To lose weight, just substitute your normal lunch with a glass of Horlicks. Try it hot or cold. Down in Pine Ridge Squire has planned to preempt the grand…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Innocent Flirtation Murder Case. 500316

By Keith August 4, 2026Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

Late at night, in a large suburban home, a man is gunned down. The very next day in Mr. Keen's office a man tells his story of how he was…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Between Life and Death. ep25, 440324

By Keith August 4, 2026Amos and Andy, Comedy

guest star: Victor Moore. Continuing the story from last week, Kingfish continues to fake his injuries, and convince his insurance company to pay him. His wife isn’t so convinced over…

Lum and Abner – Advertising Free Matinee For Children. 350612

By Keith August 3, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: A good source of vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Enjoy it in natural or chocolate flavors. In Pine Ridge, Lum announced their grand opening for the theater as Saturday. At…

Iron horse, locomotive steam engine. Railroad.

Lightning Jim _- Union Pacific. ep11, 1952

By Keith August 3, 2026Lightning Jim, Western

The railroad crew sings as they work at laying track for the Union Pacific. Voiceover offers more background on the famous completion of the railroad line, and it's importance in…

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

Jack Benny – Phil Harris Introduced. ep226, 361004

By Keith August 2, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

It's time to hear from the man the whole world has been waiting for: Jack Benny! Spirits run high as Don Wilson and Jack joke about their recent vacations. Mary…

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.

Command Performance – Herbert Marshall, Marilyn Maxwell. ep181, 450622

By Keith August 2, 2026Command Performance, Music, You Are There

Herbert Marshal is host, and introduces Marilyn Maxwell, who then sings, Kiss Goodnight. Jack Haley enters to joke around with the cast. Learn a little about the theatrical training of…

I Love a Mystery – Million Dollar Curse. ep4, 491215

By Keith August 1, 2026Adventure, I Love a Mystery

At Sonny's house, Jack, Doc, and Reggie meet a few members of the Richards family. Phil, the injured fiancé, has a younger brother named Arthur who quickly gets on Doc's…