Retro Radio Podcast

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You Are There – Philadelphia July 4, 1776, 1776AD. 480704

By Keith July 4, 2024Drama, You Are There

The battle for independence from England is being fought in the stateroom as delegates meet. CBS reporters are there to bring you descriptions of the environment, and political climate of…

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 The Scientist. 410624

By Keith July 4, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

On their new farm they bought to keep their rabbits, Lum and Abner found a lab full of chemicals. Lum now has aspirations of becoming a scientist as we find…

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Jubilee – Jimmie Lunceford. ep86, 440621

By Keith July 3, 2024Jubilee, Music

Note: the date is approximate, and may be 440703. Hosted by Ernie Whitman. Jimmmy Lunceford plays a jazzy version of, Holiday for Strings. Maxine Sullivan talks with Ernie, then reads…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Sidney and Harold Are Also In. ep44, 1934

By Keith July 3, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

For once Jake has thought of something before Harold and Sidney, and he is pleased with himself. Becky is worried that he has gotten mixed up with a business he…

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 – IRS Audits McGee. ep1427, 571102

By Keith July 2, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is so thrilled over a favorite TV show that he can't sleep, or relax. Nothing can spoil his mood, until he gets a letter from the IRS for an…

Lone Ranger – Pestilence And Silver. 450702

By Keith July 2, 2024Lone Ranger, Western

A couple of townsmen enter the sheriff's office to volunteer for a posse to investigate the death of a local man. As they set about to remove the body from…

Lum and Abner – Inspecting The New Farm. 410623

By Keith July 2, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum, Abner, and Cedric now own a farm they intend to use to keep their rabbits on. They go to inspect the place, and see what repairs might need to…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – The Book of Tobit. ep169, 450326

By Keith July 1, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

The jury is out on a sensational murder trial, and Holmes awaits the news of the result with Watson. The widow promises to marry the suspect if he's acquitted. A…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Papa Buys In. ep43, 1934

By Keith July 1, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

After their visit to the studio, the blooms feel that they've been initiated to Hollywood. Sydney and Harold have a discussion about their business dealings. They measure up Jake's business…

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Judy Canova – Judy Going Back To The Farm For the Summer. ep26, 450630

By Keith June 30, 2024Comedy, Judy Canova

Audio is a bit crackly at the opening, but clears up as Judy sings a medley of tunes including, Rome Wasn't Built in a Day, and I Can't Buy You…