Drama – Page 18 – 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 -Book 47 Chapter 6 – Further Preparations For Claudia’s Departure. 430815

By Keith November 24, 2023Drama, One Mans Family

Title: Further Preparations for Claudias Departure. Mother Barber, Claudia, Teddy, and Cliff seek what little relief from the heat they can in the shade. Though food shortages are the buzz…

anchors, boating, Photographs, transportation

Bold Venture – Kuan Yen Statue or Priceless Shanghai Statue. ep2, 510402

By Keith November 23, 2023Bold Venture, Drama

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Family Theater – I Give You Maggie. ep4, 470304

By Keith November 22, 2023Drama, Family Theater

Donald Crist, Margaret Sullivan, Van Heflin, Meredith Wilson’s orchestra. A literary party is being held in a New York apartment on an October afternoon. Maggie is taken aside from the…

Family Theater – J. Smith and Wife. ep3, 470227

By Keith November 15, 2023Drama, Family Theater

Bing Crosby, Irene Dunne, Meredith Wilson’s orchestra. As John and Mary Smith walk, they wonder what’s on the other side of the fence, and they want to have a closer…

A black and white photograph of a group of people gathered around a microphone in a radio studio. The group includes several men and women in formal attire, some holding scripts, and others wearing headphones. In the center of the photo is a large microphone with the words "Lux Radio Theatre" written on it. The studio is dimly lit, with visible soundproofing panels and technical equipment in the background. The photo appears to be from the year 1948.

Lux Radio Theater – Captain Blood (Errol Flynn, Olivia DE Havilland). ep121, 370222

By Keith November 15, 2023Drama, Lux

Features earol Flynn and Olivia DeHavilland, even Basil Rathbone makes an appearance. Herbert Marshall introduces the program as Cecil B DeMill is absent, making a film. The drama opens with…

Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

Academy Award Theater – Stagecoach (John Wayne). 460504

By Keith November 13, 2023Academy Award Theatre, Drama

Featuring Claire Trevor as Mrs. Dallas, and Randolph Scot as Ringo. A short journey by car today, was an epic adventure across Arizona in the old days when only a…

Family Theater – No Night Too Dark. ep2, 470220

By Keith November 8, 2023Drama, Family Theater

William Gargon. Walter Brennan, Beulah Bondi, Jennifer Holt, Jean Reynolds. Jonathan Carter is a kindly and wise storekeeper who sits on his front porch taking in the warm spring day…

Lux Radio Theater – Alice Adams (Claudette Colbert, Fred McMurray). ep157, 380103

By Keith November 6, 2023Drama, Lux

Features Claudette Col bear and Fred MacMurray. The stars are introduced, and given glowing reviews. In a cozy little home, and old married couple bicker over his business. He's comfortable…

One Man’s Family – Book 47 Chapter 3 Futher Information Concerning A Secret Mission(pt 1). 430725

By Keith November 3, 2023Drama, One Mans Family

Title: Further Information Concerning a Secret Mission. It’s the weekend on the dairy ranch, and a large part of the family has returned for festivities. Cliff goes for a swim…

Family Theater – Flight from Home. ep1, 470213

By Keith November 1, 2023Drama, Family Theater

more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. Jimmy Stewart, Loretta young, Don Ameche, Meredith Wilson’s orchestra. Mary Lee prepares to take the train back home to…