Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Folk Dancing Class. ep330, 490601330

By Keith October 17, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

A show that again features the musical talents of Kaye Star. It's morning in Summerfield, and Marjorie has already left for school. Leroy drags his feet because he doesn't want…

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.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Voyage to Intrastar. ep967, 790402

By Keith October 16, 2024CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Title: Voyage of Intrastar Plot: The dream world has given a grieving psychologist a chance to reunite with his deceased wife. When he becomes convinced that he has discovered an…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Cedric Makes The Lion His Pet. 411118

By Keith October 16, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After his encounter with Abner's surprise, Lum only wants to get rid of his lion. Though the big cat makes Lum jittery, it has taken to Cedric. The lion seems…

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.

Richard Diamond – Butcher’s and Protection Racket. ep37, 500107

By Keith October 15, 2024Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

The life of a private eye is feast or famine when it comes to steady clients. Today Richard Diamond has a feast day, when a butcher enters his office with…

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 – Fibber Checks the Water Supply. ep486, 461015

By Keith October 15, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly is a little apprehensive when Fibber has pulled out his old chemistry set. What's he hopes to do with it? He has concerns that the city water supply is…

Quiet Please – Inquest. ep7, 470803

By Keith October 14, 2024Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

Audio is good, even with the usual record static noises. Ernest Chapel is Mr Ross, and is facing a coroner's inquest. Not being a legal counsel, he isn't granted an…

Lum and Abner – Lum Meets A Lion In The Feed Room. 411117

By Keith October 14, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is pretty happy over his latest idea for a new business. Abner has been confused over having lands outside the library, and has worked with Squire to surprise Lum…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack and Mary Walk to the Studio. 461013

By Keith October 13, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

It's a perfect day for a walk, and we join Jack and Mary as they walk to the studio. Along the way they encounter a French nanny and a baby,…

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

GI Jive – Ginny Simms, I’m Like A Fish Out Of Water(AFRS). ep417, 1943

By Keith October 13, 2024GI Jive, Music

Playlist: Opens with film starlet, Phillus Brooks as the resident DJ. Ginny Simms sings, Like a Fish Out of Water. Phillus shares a humorous story about a romantic hillbilly. Lucky…

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 – Flying In The New Silent Airplane. ep1197, 1936

By Keith October 12, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Cruising through the skies at the amazing speed of over 200MPH, it won't take long for Annie and Joe to cross the country. Even so, there's plenty of hiding places…