Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Masks. ep964, 790321

By Keith October 2, 2024CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Title: Masks Plot: When a retired Hollywood producer is relieved of a precious cigarette case during a train ride, his quest to reclaim the stolen item plunges him into danger.

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Date is Ruined Again. 411107

By Keith October 2, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric has joined Lum in the Jot 'Em Down store today. After a few near mishaps, Lum has Cedric phone the new school teacher, Miss Frederics to arrange a date.…

Casey, Crime Photographer – Photo Of The Dead. ep195, 470724

By Keith October 1, 2024Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

An old timer, and a friend of Casey approaches him about a spiritualist who claims that the old guys dead wife is trying to contact him from beyond the grave.…

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 Is Sick. ep484, 461001

By Keith October 1, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's the season opener, and we learn that Fibber is feeling under the weather. Doc Gamble arrives to hear Fibber's story, and diagnose the problem. He prescribes a new kind…

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – The Unseen Watcher. ep963, 790319

By Keith September 30, 2024CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Title: The Unseen Watcher Plot: A gambler dreams up a desperate scheme to "off" his bookie in order to escape his huge debts. To fund his addiction, he kills his…

Lum and Abner – Lum Receives A Call From Miss Fredericks. 411106

By Keith September 30, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is feeling low today. He's down in the dumps over how he let the town down. He tries to make sense of how he can be good at times,…

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 Is Upset Because Phil and Dennis Have Their Own Shows. ep589, 460929

By Keith September 29, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

It's the season opener, and Jack is being tormented by a couple thugs, until Rochester rescues him from his dream. On the way to the studio in the Maxwell, the…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Phil Harris Stands In For Kaye. ep100, 400221

By Keith September 29, 2024Kaye Kaiser, Music

note: the date on this episode is probably incorrect. Phil Harris substitutes again for Kaye kaiser, and is joined by the King Sisters. Transcribed with the Navy Fliers at Dodger…

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 – Who Shot Tom Baines Dog. ep1165, 1936

By Keith September 28, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

While at the Gregory barn, Annie witnessed the dog being shot by a stranger. We join her signaling Joe with their whistles. He tells about a book he's reading about…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Almost Caught at Pinochle. ep71, 1934

By Keith September 28, 2024Drama

For once papa Bloom is not arguing with his two sons a lot. We find them in their movie studio enjoying a game of pinochle. Jake enjoys his chance at…