Retro Radio Podcast

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Sink or Swim. 420106

By Keith December 18, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner tells grandpap about Lum resuming his promotion of Mousey, despite the success of the Lucky Loaf bread sales. Lum is the only one who knows the bread recipe, but…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

Inner Sanctum Mysteries – Murder Faces East. 481213

By Keith December 17, 2024Inner Sanctum, Suspense and Horror

After a few morbid bits of humor about freezing to death, the feature gets started. A recently arrested man sits in a gloomy jail cell. In flashback and narrative, we…

Holiday-themed sugar cookies on a brown surface. There are cookies shaped like stars and Christmas trees, lightly dusted with powdered sugar. The cookies have a soft, buttery appearance, and the background accentuates their pale color.

The Cinnamon Bear – The Wooden Indian. ep19, 371217 (RetroPlus)

By Keith December 17, 2024Cinnamon Bear, Juvenile, Retro Original

Transcript: Episode 19 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O'Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Cy Kendall as Chief…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Sunlamp. ep495, 461217

By Keith December 17, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

What's the latest fashion statement that Fibber wants to make? He shows off his new sun lamp to Molly. Heavenly day! While lounging around scantily dressed, Fibber has to keep…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Francis Langford, Martha Raye, Carole Landis. ep96, 431211

By Keith December 17, 2024Command Performance, Music

Announcer is Ken Carpenter. Produced in Hollywood, and broadcast through military transmitters all over the world. Hosted by Bob Hope. He comes out with jokes about his travelling USO show,…

Lum and Abner – Lucky Loaf of Bread. 420105

By Keith December 16, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the failed fight between Mousey and Iron Ike, Lum turns from his short-lived career as boxing promoter to the bakery. He tells Abner about the new idea of putting…

The Cinnamon Bear – The Muddlers. ep17, 371215 (RetroPlus)

By Keith December 15, 2024Cinnamon Bear, Juvenile, Retro Original

Transcript: Episode17 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O'Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Muddlers - Unknown. While at…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Jack Benny – Jack Learns Don Has Metal Tip Shoelaces, So He Exchanges Gift. ep600, 461215

By Keith December 15, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

As Christmas draws near, all is quiet in the house with Rochester and Jack, but it's not what you might think. After some Christmas card fun, Jack gives a call…

GI Jive (AFRS) Glenn Miller, Hallelujah. ep459, 1943

By Keith December 15, 2024GI Jive, Music

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Monte is Captured by Kirby. 1940

By Keith December 14, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Hey kiddies! Get your own nifty shake up mug, usually 50 cents, but free for a limited time for the foil seal from the sponsor product. Man alive! What fun…