Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Jack Has A Cold He Caught At Dons House. ep898, 541121

By Keith August 18, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don summarizes the events of last week's show, then the flashback takes us back again. Jack grumbles, and coughs as nurse Rochester takes care of him. Mary comes over to…

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 – Telegram For Mr Silo. ep1067, 1936

By Keith August 17, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Sunny days have returned, and Mr Silo enjoys the front porch with Annie and Joe. They talk about the natural justice that was dished out to Mr Flint, and his…

Lum and Abner – Trying Various New Sales Methods. 411002

By Keith August 17, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's day two of using the techniques in the salesmanship book, and the promise is to have a 72% increase in profits. Abner thinks Lum must be reading it backwards,…

Charlie Chan – Murder In Cabin 15. 1936.

By Keith August 16, 2024Detective and Mystery

In previous episodes that are lost to history, there have been murders in cabin 15 on a cruise ship. Is it haunted? Is there something else behind the deaths? That…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – New Neighbors. Ep61, 1934

By Keith August 16, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

As Becky waits for Jake to come home from the movie studio, she is watching the action next door. The starving Jake enters, and takes his place by his wife's…

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 – Acting Police Commissioner. 490330

By Keith August 15, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In Summerfield, the sun shines warm through the office of the Water Commissioner, and he feels a touch of Spring fever. He and Bessy talk about a new criminal, the…

Lum and Abner – Modern Salesmanship Book Arrives. 410930

By Keith August 15, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new book of 60 salesmanship secrets has arrived, and Lum is thrilled at the huge profits he stands to make. He doesn't realize it, but he's a little confused…

A black-and-white photograph of Everett Sloane as he stands in front of a microphone, reading lines while recording a radio program for the 21st Precinct.

21st Precinct – The Door. ep34, 540303

By Keith August 14, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery, Mothers Best

The report of a shooting gets the police into motion at the 21st Precinct. Captain Frank Canelli is in charge, and on hand to tells us the flow of events.…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Sara Is Jealous. ep60, 1934

By Keith August 14, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Becky Bloom manages the phones at her husband's office. Sarah enters to say hello. There seems to be something on her mind. Becky comforts her through her tears, as Sarah…

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 – The McGee’s Goe Bowling. 571124

By Keith August 13, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a little weak, but generally OK. Fibber feels he needs more time going out with the boys. Rolls Bowl McGee brags about his former feats at the sport…