Retro Original – Retro Radio Podcast

Alan Young – Old Love Letters (retro240). 450403

By Keith July 30, 2026Comedy, Retro OriginalNo Comments

Highlights include:

Alan getting fitted for his tuxedo.

The hilarious moment when the groom meets Alan without either realizing who the other is.

The chaotic wedding scene as the show reaches its grand finale.

Duffy’s Tavern – Hawaiian Vacation (retro239). 511228

By Keith July 23, 2026Comedy, Retro OriginalNo Comments

Archie talks to Duffy on the phone about calendars, and business matters. After an argument, Miss Duffy tries to moderate the conversation. In the end, Archie plans to quit, and…

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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…

Father Knows Best – The New Housekeeper (retro237). 500622

By Keith July 9, 2026Comedy, Father Knows Best, Retro Original3 Comments

In the Anderson home, mom has had a hard day and is a little frustrated with the kids. Jim notices, and wants to lend a hand by hiring a housekeeper…

Baby Snooks – Abnormal Psychology. (retro236). 420528

By Keith June 25, 2026Comedy, Retro Original

This is a short episode so there is time for a few other shorts today. Daddy is trying to understand his little girl better, and is reading up on psychology.…

Fred Allen – The Mammoth Department Store. (retro 234). 321225

By Keith June 18, 2026Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

This 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Fred has to deal with a…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Jack Hasn’t Received His New Contract. (retro233). 540411

By Keith June 11, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

Flashback to the day before at rehearsal. Jack is critical of Bob Crosby's band members. Jack begins to worry when Don points out that his contract hasn't been renewed yet.…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Dyeing Easter Eggs (retro232). 500409

By Keith June 4, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks, Retro Original

Saturday afternoon finds Connie making big arrangements in the kitchen. She is getting Easter baskets ready for the big day. Harriet stops by to talk about fashions for the Easter…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Retro Christmas 2018. (647)

By Keith December 25, 2025Music, Retro Original

A random selection of songs pulled mostly from old time radio shows, but some may be from other podcasters. Songs gleaned to use in the podcast that were collected about…

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The Cinnamon Bear – North Pole. ep26, 371224 (RetroPlus)

By Keith December 24, 2024Cinnamon Bear, Juvenile, Retro Original

Transcript: Episode 26 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O'Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Just as Santa has…