Retro Radio Podcast

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Little Orphan Annie – A Light In The Old Deserted House. ep1027, 1936

By Keith July 20, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Audio starts well, but gets weak and staticky in the middle. Maybe it could use a drink of the sponsor product. A letter tells how a weak, and sickly boy…

Lum and Abner – No Word from the Widow Yet. 410904

By Keith July 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After locating a wealthy widow who may be the rightful owner of the jewels left in their bank, Lum anticipates meeting her. He even sent her his picture. Lum just…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Leave Me With A Smile. ep22, 1939

By Keith July 19, 2024Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Mickey Wickey and the boys play an insturmental, Leave Me With a Smile. Pat tells concerned mothers of the healthy benefits gained from hillbilly flour. Horace sings, Little Girl…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Frightened Child. 441116

By Keith July 19, 2024Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

At an orphanage, Mr. Keen talks to a police officer about a troubling case of a missing boy. A boy has been found who seems to be afraid of the…

Nero Wolfe – Bashful Body. ep11, 501229

By Keith July 18, 2024Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

A new case is phoned in, but the home bound Nero Wolfe isn't inclined to leave his easy chair, until he learns it involves the florist, and a shipment of…

Lum and Abner – Dealing With Stolen Jewels. 410902

By Keith July 18, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After a tin box was left for safe keeping at the new back, Lum is sure the diamonds hidden in the bottom were stolen. After checking up on details he…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Back to Normal. ep50, 1934

By Keith July 17, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Becky is suspicious when Jake is in the kitchen and doesn't want her to come in. How badly has he rated the icebox? She warns him to wait until the…

Nick Carter – Flying Duck Murders. ep26, 431004

By Keith July 17, 2024Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

When other investigators have been driven away, it's time to get Nick Carter on the job. Things get interesting pretty quick, as he mobilizes his team. Stubby and Patsy keep…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Unfair Lady. ep36, 490604

By Keith July 16, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

The Bjornsen diamond mines are being robbed, and Philip Marlowe is called on to investigate. The mines are in the far off, exotic lands of rural Arizona, and to convince…

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 – Mollys Trip To Peoria. ep1429, 571109

By Keith July 16, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Dreaming of a road trip to their old stomping grounds in Illinois, and the mid-West. Fibber's not too keen on surviving an ordeal with Molly's tiresome relatives. Instead, Fibber wants…