Retro OTR Diary 11 Jack Paar Comparrison to Jack Benny.
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
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)
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.
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
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…
Casey, Crime Photographer – The Scene Of The Crime 490310 (retro464)
Audio quality is excellent. It's evening in the Blue Note cafe as Casey gets a good laugh at Ethylbert's idea for a career move. The bar tender wants to try…
Lum and Abner – Lum Returns 350528 (RV019 retro462)
Horlicks: If your youngster doesn't like milk, or just can't drink it, try Horlicks. It has all the good stuff to help kids grow big and strong. And kids love…
Retro OTR Diary 007 dragnet – the Werewolf 490617
Chief ed backstrand is back with his booming voice, and presence on the scene along with his cops. The concept of a werewolf is odd enough, but the added reverb…
Retro OTR Diary ep06 Seeking God In Old Time Radio
Inspired by a letter from a listener, Keith takes a look at how God was viewed by a slice of the world in radio, history, and even music. The Great…
Retro OTR Diary ep005 Vic and Sade – Uncle Fletcher’’s Keys. 410521
For me the worst thing about this episode is the audio quality. The static in the audio clears up some, but the audio is still a little broken. Still, if…