2026 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Jediah Barbar Arrives. Book 64, Chapter 10 (partial). 471130

By Keith July 18, 2026Drama, One Mans Family

We start in the middle of a scene. Margret is sent off to do her homework. The doorbell rings, and a relative arrives. Jediah X Barber is a talkative, forgetful…

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.

Boston Blackie – Fifty Thousand Dollars in Bonds to Be Divided. 490209

By Keith July 17, 2026Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A little band of convicts have just been released, and are now getting back together to find their hidden loot. When a problem develops, the female gang member goes to…

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Damen Runyon Theater – What, No Butler? (retro238). 491204

By Keith July 16, 2026Comedy, Damen Runyon, Detective and Mystery, Retro Original2 Comments

Damen Runyon was a newspaper reporter, columnist, and short story writer. His characters featured gangsters and street people. His stories found their way into the movies, sometimes as just a…

Box 13 – One of these Four. 490508

By tom July 16, 2026Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Episode 38. Afloat with a murderer, but who?

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Piggy Bank Robbery. 480129.

By Keith July 15, 2026Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

After a long night, Casey is near sleep, but takes the time to listen to a friend who has just been burglarized. The only thing taken was the babies piggy…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Hire Grandpap. 350531

By Keith July 15, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks: It makes a grand Summer drink for kids that makes them big and strong. It's nourishing and easy to digest. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner's picture show…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – 99 Year Lease. 421027

By Keith July 14, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

as George and Gracie enjoy breakfast, they watch their neighbor. George gets onto Gracie about her excessive snooping. She complains that George isn’t as romantic to her, as the neighbor…

Crime Club – Murder On Margin. ep26, 470522

By Keith July 14, 2026Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

An intriguing story of the stocks of passion, and the bonds of death. After a tough day at work, a Manicurist and a barber talk about living a better lifestyle.…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

The Six Shooter – Revenge At Harness Creek. ep31, 540429

By Keith July 13, 2026Six Shooter, Western

Britt stops in for a visit with the Harcourt brothers, a scrappy pair but when they need to, they can lay aside differences to unite for a good cause. They…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Cast Introduced. ep697, 490529

By Keith July 12, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

It's the end of the 1949 season, and as a bookend for the year, Jack takes time to give credit and honors to all of his cast members and writers.…