Retro Original – Page 24 – Retro Radio Podcast

Space Patrol – Shipment To Tiranna. ep100, 540828 (retro473)

By Keith September 8, 2014Retro Original, Science Fiction, Space Patrol

Cruising through space, Commander Correy and his sidekick, Cadet Happy, are on the case to locate missing industrial documents. In headquarters of Space Patrol, Correy gathers the details of the…

Jack Benny – The Crowd Roars 381106 (RV23 retro472)

By Keith August 20, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

After being announced, Jack tries to tell about the big party he just threw. Phil and Mary complain about having bad dreams after eating Jack's party hot dogs. Listen in…

Vic and Sade – August Invoices. 460926 (retro471)

By Keith August 7, 2014Comedy, Retro Original, Vic and Sade

Vic settles in for a quiet afternoon of getting work done that he brought from the office. It looks as if he has picked the ideal day. Rush is at…

Lum and Abner – Hiring Grandpap To Play Piano. 350531 (RV22 retro470)

By Keith July 28, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

Horlicks: It makes a grand Summer drink for kids that makes them big and strong. It’s nourishing and easy to digest. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner’s picture show…

Mail Call – Victor Borje. 1945 (retro469)

By Keith July 19, 2014Music, Retro Original

Opens with a tune by the Charioteers, Goucho Serenade. Normally, the show has a variety of acts, but Victor carries the whole show with his unique style of humor and…

Retro OTR Diary 11 Jack Paar Comparrison to Jack Benny.

By Keith July 14, 2014Retro Original

Looking at the first appearances of both comedians, we see their flair for dry humor, and using topics in the headlines. Easy to do, but often it doesn't hold up…

Retro OTR Diary 10 Gunsmoke – Little bird 580511

By Keith July 10, 2014Retro Original

Before getting started, Keith shares a story about how, in a later interview, William Conrad tells of an autograph seeker and fan of Gunsmoke. The obliging voice actor stopped on…

Burns and Allen – Pretending To Be Single. 421006 (retro467)

By Keith July 5, 2014Burns and Allen, Comedy, Retro Original

After a party with friends, Gracie wants to rekindle the romantic spark in her marriage to George. They decide to relive their courting days, and the thrill of their first…

Retro OTR Diary 09 Vic and Sade – Five Men from Maine. 410530.

By Keith June 14, 2014Comedy, Retro Original, Vic and Sade

It's a typical day in the gook home, and rush tries to relay a telephone message to Vic. The mysterious phone call is about 5 men from Maine who are…

Retro OTR Diary 08 Mama Bloom

By Keith June 5, 2014Drama, Mama Bloom, Retro Original

Though the entire series has now been posted on the site, Keith finally takes time to talk about this show. This short run, 25 episode soap opera is in mostly…