2026 – Page 36 – Retro Radio Podcast

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Leroy’s Week of Freedom. ep436, 520227

By Keith February 27, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve2 Comments

Bertie complains to Gildersleeve’s about having to endlessly wax the floor while she cleans up after Leroy. Marjorie complains about the messy condition of Leroy’s room. Will it be as…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Rhinelander Charity Ball(Masquerade Ball). 481011

By Keith February 26, 2026Comedy, My Friend Irma

Irma and Jane talk about the charity masquerade party in the society section of the paper. A fancy event thrown by Jane's boyfriend's family. Though Irma would like to go,…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Rogues Gallery – Little Drops Of Rain. ep18, 451108

By Keith February 26, 2026Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

Rogue goes into flashback mode to tell how his date with Liza was interrupted. His crooning to the gal ends when a phone call draws him out to see a…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – Edith Hamilton. ep147, 490417

By Keith February 25, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Running into an old psychiatrist friend, Sam takes a cold case crime to prove whether the doctor's patient is as guilty as she feels she is. Sam is to extract…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner -Abner Hires Cedric To Carry A Campaign Poster. 350215

By Keith February 25, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Brickert reports that the flashlight factory is swamped, but all who write in for one will get one. At the close of the last visit to Pine Ridge, Lum…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Mister Boynton’s Parents. ep40, 490508

By Keith February 24, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks1 Comment

A few candid words are shared by Connie as she wonders over Mr. Conklin's knack for causing grief for the faculty and students. In school, he puts her on the…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – The Speckled Band. ep189, 451112

By Keith February 24, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes3 Comments

On a rainy day in 1883, Watson had just finished his breakfast, when Holmes surprises him while in disguise. On the streets as a ragged Begger, he has learned the…

Lum and Abner -Lum Has Lead In Election For Store President . 350214

By Keith February 23, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

The race for president of the Jot ‘Em Down Store is hot and heavy. The votes have swung from favoring Abner, to favoring Lum. Abner is out of luck on…

Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

Hop Along Cassidy – Renegades of the San Raphael. ep5

By Keith February 23, 2026Hop Along Cassidy, Western

Ranchers are upset and blame John Collier for running out on them in their time of need. Collier's niece is left to defend his actions as the sheriff assures the…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- From the Presidio in San Francisco. ep435, 420222

By Keith February 22, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

in honor of George Washington’s birthday, Don Wilson compares him to Jack Benny’s war record. Jack gets annoyed when Don claims that he is Older Than Fred Allen. Mary Livingston…