September 2026 – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

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 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, Western

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 Abner

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 Benny

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.

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Jubilee (AFRS) Harlan Leonard, Delta Rhythm Boys. ep52, 431115

By Keith September 6, 2026Jubilee, Music

Host Ernie Whitman leads a action-packed episode featuring Harlan Leonard, the Delta Rhythm Boys, boogie-woogie legends Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson, Big Joe Turner, and Savannah Churchill.

Calling All Cars – York Gang Holdup. ep3, 331213

By Keith September 5, 2026Adventure, Calling All Cars

When a restaurant robbery is complicated by language barriers and vague clues, LAPD detectives launch a months-long, multi-city dragnet to bring the elusive crooks to justice.