2026 – Page 36 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Jack Benny – Carole Lombard’s Death. ep430, 420118

By Keith January 18, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

This is a rare episode where Jack Benny does not appear. After the tragic passing of Carole Lombard, wife of Clark Gable and recent costar in Jack Benny’s latest film,…

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 55, Chapter 8, Climax To A Manhunt Part 1. 470427

By Keith January 17, 2026Drama, One Mans Family

Title: Climax to a Manhunt. Hazel contemplates whether to tell mother that Claudia is actually alive, after being thought dead these past two years. Clifford and Hazel lounge near the…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

The Adventures of Superman – Black Pearl of Osiris, part 6-11. 410126-0207

By Keith January 17, 2026Adventure, Superman

Black Pearl of Osiris. 6of11, 410126 Superman rescues Tumbleweed from the car at the bottom of the river. There is no sign of the driver, but later we find that…

Lum and Abner Matrimonial Bureau Swamped With Mail 350121

By Keith January 16, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks, ideal for invalids and convalescents. Just the kind of food a sick person needs. The announcement has gone out over the party line. Match making and advice to the…

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 – Gildy Talks to Everyone About Operation. ep430, 520116

By Keith January 16, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve’s is feeling great after his stay in the hospital. He enjoys a big breakfast before starting his day. He starts his morning by telling his young neighbor Babs about…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Sword Of Cebu. ep77, 500328

By Keith January 15, 2026Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

An offer to double cross a client shows at Marlowe's door, but it’s against a client who Philip hasn't heard from in years. As if on cue, the wild haired…

Adventures By Morse – The City Of The Dead 10of10. 440311

By Keith January 15, 2026Adventure, Adventures by Morse

The final installment finds us on the third day in the cemetery, with a thick fog covering the round. Back at the care taker's cottage, the story of the man…

Lum and Abner Operating The Pine Ridge Matrimonial Bureau 350118

By Keith January 14, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks, for a light meal that's easy to digest. No more indigestion from a heavy lunch, and such an aid to weight control. With the end of the oil boom…

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.

Richard Diamond, Private Investigator – Louis Dixon Case. ep128, 520314

By Keith January 14, 2026Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Richard has a paying customer, and when he shows up at the address, he's greeted by a hot blonde. It's a case of blackmail, and Fred wants the person stalking…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Stopped Watch Caper. ep146, 490410

By Keith January 13, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Sam has a substitute secretary, Effie's little sister, Buffy. Clued into a weird family, in a house in the swamps, Sam is intrigued enough to see it for himself. In…