Retro Radio Podcast

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – The Secret Is Revealed. 420317

By Keith March 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The mystery surrounding Cedric, Mr Adams, and the large sums of money continues. Abner grills Cedric to share his magic secret, but he won't tell. Maybe a little sweet talking,…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – The Expectant Father. ep334, 491012

By Keith March 27, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In the Gildersleeve home, Leroy and Gildy harmonize his unnamed song as Marjorie accompanies on piano. After a quick comment from Birdie, Gildy heads out to meet his newest gal,…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Glamorous Widow. 460523

By Keith March 27, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

Mr Keen and his assistant get ready to call it quits for the day. Before he can leave though, the cleaning lady needs to talk with Mr Keen about a…

Lum and Abner – Mr Adams Arrives. 420316

By Keith March 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is the center of curious happenings. To get to his secret behind the large sums of money he has been spending, Lum made him a partner in the store.…

Nero Wolfe – Vanishing Shells. ep16, 510202

By Keith March 26, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

Though cash is tight, and Archie tries to get Nero to look for a new case, the large genius is comfortable doing nothing. A dame crosses Archie's path, and a matter involving jilted actors in the theater is the answer to the money problem. Is there a dark secret in Emil Stoener's past, that threatens the new play, or the role Doris has in it?

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 – Home Power Plant. ep509, 470325

By Keith March 25, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is unhappy about his bill and service he has received from the electric company. As he rants, Lena the maid enters to talk to Fibber about his cigar smoking.…

Nick Carter, Master Detective – Substitute Bride. ep32, 431117

By Keith March 25, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

An old friend visits Nick Carter. Marvin is looking for his bride, who had been out of the country, and expected to return a few days ago. Alice Evans is…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

The Six Shooter – General Guilford’s Widow. ep28, 540408

By Keith March 24, 2025Six Shooter, Western

As Britt rides the trail, he stops in at a home that looks in need of care. The woman is the widow of General Gilford, and although the common belief…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Down The River Of Golden Dreams. ep38, 1939

By Keith March 23, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Audio is a bit low and muffled. Playlist: Leon and Horace sing, Down the River of Golden Dreams. Pat plugs the sponsor product, and asks listeners to write in. The…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Blue Beetle – Sabotage and Liquidation (Part 1 and 2). ep3 and 4. 400517

By Keith March 22, 2025Adventure, Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle. May 17, 1940. Program #3 & #4. Fox Features syndication. "Sabotage and Liquidation" Part one. Commercials added locally. A new Army pursuit plane crashes, it looks like an…