Drama – Page 15 – Retro Radio Podcast

You Are There – Stamp Act Rebellion, 1765AD. ep86, 500319

By Keith March 19, 2023Drama, You Are There

The mood of the colonists is one of anger as CBS reporters visit early America. The Stamp Act was a symbol of all the oppression from Brittain that the colonists…

A photograph of an indigenous island culture frame, set against a tropical background. The frame is made of intricately carved wood, with various patterns and symbols etched into its surface. It is propped up against a palm tree, with the ocean and other palm trees visible in the background. The overall effect is one of vibrant island culture and tradition, with the frame serving as a symbol of the region's rich artistic heritage.

Escape – The Lost Special. ep55, 490212

By Keith March 14, 2023Drama, Escape

Fed up with the everyday grind? Want to get away from it all? Escape to the English countryside, where you are speeding along in a train. But somewhere in the…

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 – A Poetic Tragedy. ep3, 530115

By Keith March 9, 2023Drama, On Stage

In today’s story Cathy is a young actress who is new to the theater. Listen as the tender young woman brushes up against the terse, synical production execs as she…

Depiction of Jesus Christ in a purple robe, reaching out with one hand.

Greatest Story Ever Told – The Parable of the Lost Coin. ep30, 470817

By Keith March 5, 2023Drama, Greatest Story

Under cover of darkness, a couple youth raid the juicy grapes of a vineyard. What will David's mother think of the prank when he is caught? An example needs to…

Escape – Red Wine (Jeff Chandler). ep57, 490226

By Keith February 26, 2023Drama, Escape

Alone in the jungle with three men, one is the man you came to arrest, but you must figure out which one before he gets away. Features Jeff Chandler. On…

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 43 Chapter 10 – The Rest Of The Night

By Keith February 19, 2023Drama, One Mans Family

Title: The Rest of the Night. Multiple explosions in the area have the Barbers upset. A stranger is found running across the stubble field, who needs hospital care. Authorities have…

You Are There – Battle Of Thermopylae (480BC). ep87, 500416

By Keith February 18, 2023Drama, You Are There

The Spartans face off against the Persians. The Greeks have the battlefield advantage, a narrow gap that the charging Persians have to get through before a victory can be hoped…

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

You Are There – Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln (April 1865AD). ep51, 481121

By Keith January 19, 2023Drama, You Are There

Join the CBS reporters as they visit Fords Theater in Washington DC. General Lee has just surrendered, and the atmosphere is festive as the president prepares for a night on…

A black and white book cover with the title "You Can't Do Business With Hitler" in bold red letters at the top. A man in a suit with a serious expression is in the foreground, while Hitler's face is in the background, partially obscured by smoke. The author's name, John Roy Carlson, is written in smaller letters at the bottom.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Broken Promises. ep2, 1942

By Keith January 12, 2023Drama

Since 1939 the Nazi's have been at war, and out to sabotage American business trade. A dramatization that tells how one businessman was shut down from doing business with either…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Columbia Workshop (CBS) Who Wants To Be Born These Days. 411228

By Keith December 25, 2022Drama

From the perspective of new born babies, a nursery of the squalling tiny tots tell about the hole in the sky that is to bring them here. What has the…