Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Lum Will Hide Money. 350410

By Keith May 18, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Are Lum and Abner's overweight friends using Horlicks? According to letters written in they are. Get sustaining nourishment without the excess calories. For the past couple days money has…

"Lightning Jim" Whitey Larsen stands with his arms crossed, wearing cowboy attire including a hat, boots, and a gun holster. In the background is a rugged Western landscape with hills and desert.

Lightning Jim – Lightning Jim Visits Broken Horn. ep10, 1952

By Keith May 18, 2026Lightning Jim, Western

We find Lightning Jim and deputy Whitey Larsen riding the trail in response to a couple letters asking for help with rustlers. One is from a friend who has been…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny From Santa Ana Air Base. ep447, 420517

By Keith May 17, 2026Jack Benny

Jack is teased about giving the whole cast a lift to the military base and is Maxwell. He collects gas money for the trip from Don. Mary arrives to get…

"Mother's Best Flour." The full title reads "Just When I Needed You. ep26, 510212" beneath the large text "Mother's Best Flour." The setting is a recording studio with vintage equipment, including a microphone on a table and a reel-to-reel tape recorder. Two men, dressed in old-fashioned western attire, are playing guitars and singing into separate microphones. The overall style has a nostalgic, vintage feel.

Mothers Best Flour – Just When I Needed You. ep26, 510212

By Keith May 17, 2026Mothers Best, Music

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Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – The Tattooed Beaver And Baby Food For Pare Pare. ep15, 471009

By Keith May 16, 2026Adventure, Scarlet Queen

Taking their first dip below the equator, ship and crew pull into harbor. With no contact from Kang, Philip and Red look for some cargo to haul to bring a…

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 – An Ideal Couple. ep24, 530618

By Keith May 16, 2026Drama, On Stage

Cathy and Elliot Lewis play, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, a couple who appear on a radio game show. If they prove to be the ideal couple, and that they are…

Boston Blackie – Carl Grady Golf Instructor. ep194, 480929

By Keith May 15, 2026Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Blackie butts into a murder investigation that Farraday is working on. There even seems to be some gangsters who would like to figure this one out. Blackie checks out the…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Squire Is The Main Suspect. 350409

By Keith May 15, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: There are many who can't drink milk or coffee. Try getting your good nourishment with Horlicks malted milk drink for breakfast. The circus business has been improving, but yesterday,…

Box 13 – Mexican Maze. ep34, 490410

By tom May 14, 2026Box 13, Detective and Mystery

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A Day in the Life of Dennis Day – Room Rent Due. ep88, 480925

By Keith May 14, 2026Comedy, Dennis Day

Dennis opens with a song, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. In the Anderson home, Mrs. Anderson grows impatient when Dennis is three weeks late on his rent. Dennis is…