Drama – Retro Radio Podcast

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Academy Award Theater – Maltese Falcon (Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Greenstreet). ep13, 460703

By Keith November 23, 2024Academy Award Theatre, DramaNo Comments

Humphrey Bogart reprises his role as the hard-boiled private investigator, Sam Spade. After his partner is murdered, Sam sets out to find out what happened. With his secretary, Effie Perine,…

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

American Theater Of Radio – When The Comet Strikes. 330907

By Keith November 21, 2024American Theater of Radio, DramaNo Comments

From stories appearing in the American Weekly magazine come this series of radio dramas. Comets are depicted as being seething fire bombs from space, but are they something to be…

anchors, boating, Photographs, transportation

Bold Venture – Opium Smugglers and Young Girl or White Envelope or Six Crates Of Apples. ep3, 510409

By Keith November 19, 2024Bold Venture, DramaNo Comments

In Shannon’s place, King Moses documents the lack of business in song. Trouble comes in when Slade has to defend the honor of a dame who is being treated rough…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Cavalcade of America (NBC) Barbed-Wire Christmas. 521216

By Keith November 18, 2024Cavalcade of America, DramaNo Comments

Featuring Edmund O'Brian. Based on the account in a German prisoner of war camp, a Sergeant recounts a most memorable Christmas. In the bleak circumstances the American soldiers faced, plans…

Cavalcade Of America (NBC) America For Christmas. 441225

By Keith November 16, 2024Cavalcade of America, DramaNo Comments

A USO troupe puts on a show for themselves, America for Christmas. Reviewing Christmas through the decades since America was founded, they discover America all over again.

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Cloak and Dagger – The Trojan Horse. ep2, 500514

By Keith November 15, 2024Cloak and Dagger, DramaNo Comments

The saga of the agents of the OSS, and their missions of bravery during the war. Real incidents from files in Washington DC, and dramatized for radio. Behind the lines,…

Lux Radio Theater Dark Victory(Barbara Stanwyck). 380404

By Keith November 14, 2024Drama, LuxNo Comments

The strongwilled Judith bounces back, and is soon back to her horseback riding.

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Dangerous Assignment – Berlin Kidnapping. 500109

By Keith November 12, 2024Dangerous Assignment, DramaNo Comments

International crisis is about to explode, and it's up to Steve Mitchel to deal diplomatically with the undisclosed national leaders in settling the matter. Claims of incriminating letters are made,…

You Are There – The Battle Of Hastings, 1066AD. 480606

By Keith November 4, 2024Drama, You Are There

The French and British armies face off. The commanding Generals meet at Hastings to discuss terms of battle. CBS reporters are on the scene to interview the participants, from top…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Retirement. ep76, 1934

By Keith November 2, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

note: this is the last episode in the series. At least the last one that exists. Don't let the title fool you, the storyline seems to continue. The blooms are…