Drama – Retro Radio Podcast

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Herbert Marshall, Marilyn Maxwell. ep181, 450622

By Keith August 2, 2026Command Performance, Music, You Are ThereNo Comments

Herbert Marshal is host, and introduces Marilyn Maxwell, who then sings, Kiss Goodnight. Jack Haley enters to joke around with the cast. Learn a little about the theatrical training of…

On Stage – Loving. ep37, 530930

By Keith August 1, 2026Drama, On StageNo Comments

Today's show features three mini-plays centered around the theme of love:  The Actress: A beautiful leading lady whose acting talent is questionable stays afloat by surrounding herself with exceptional…

A black and white photograph of Elliott Lewis, a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He appears to be speaking or reading from a script, with one hand raised to emphasize a point. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

On Stage – The Fling. ep29, 530723

By Keith July 25, 2026Drama, On StageNo Comments

Elliot plays a man pretending to be in love with Katie. Despite his expressions of love, we soon learn that he isn't satisfied in his relationship. Elliot is a man…

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 judge is holding a law book in one hand and wagging his finger in the other.

Perry Mason – Nora Talks To Sid. 481103

By Keith July 11, 2026Drama, Perry Mason

Perry Mason, Della Street, and Paul Drake continue their ruse of making a movie. They are really just filming the crowd, to check for reactions, in hopes of identifying their…

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

American Trail – The Northwest Ordinance, 1787. ep2, 1953

By Keith July 4, 2026American Trail, Drama

The area from Ohio to Illinois is largely an unexplored wilderness. An American frontiersman takes a wife, and strikes out to make a home. At the same time the government…

anchors, boating, Photographs, transportation

Bold Venture – Espionage and Murder in San Tomas. ep7, 510507

By Keith June 27, 2026Bold Venture, Drama

In Shannon's place, Slate learns of a nuclear scientist, Falkner, who is feared is about to defect, and is thought to be on the island of St Thomas. Little does…

Down Our Way – A Rival Singing Group Forms. ep6, 1932

By Keith June 20, 2026Down Our Way, Drama

Some background. The show centers on a small-town choir, and happenings in the life of folks in town. It's not only a church choir, but one that also sings at…