Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Abner’s Present Arrives. 470408

By Keith August 3, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is still waiting for that package from Pearl to arrive. Lum tries to convince him that all his worrying won't make it come any quicker, but will it calm…

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 – Dr. Walker & The Problem. ep128, 520328

By Keith August 3, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Audio is a littlejumpy, but OK. A potential client interupts Richard's phone call with his girlfriend Hellen. Who is Dr Walker, and who is he looking for? Though the case…

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 – Cuckoo Clock. ep598, 491108

By Keith August 2, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly gets worried after Fibber tells her about his urge to fix something. Teeny brings over a broken cuckoo clock, and it's just the thing to meet fibbers challenge. Billy…

Box 13 – shanghaied. ep6, 480926

By tom August 2, 2022Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Episode 06. Dan takes a blackjack on the head and finds himself on the high seas to adventure.

A photograph of a doctor wearing a stethoscope around their neck, standing against a plain background. The doctor is wearing a white lab coat and a serious expression on their face, as if listening intently to something. The stethoscope is draped over the doctor's shoulders and resting on their chest, and their hands are folded in front of them. The overall effect is one of professionalism and medical expertise.

Dr. Kildare – Philip VanCourt’s Amnesia. ep13, 500426

By Keith August 1, 2022Dr Kildare, Drama

On a quiet evening in Blair hospital, Doctors Gillespie and Kildare live dangerously by playing a round of checkers. Before they get too involved though Dr Carew approaches them with…

Lum and Abner – A Present from Pearl. 470407

By Keith August 1, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is expecting an important package in the mail from his daughter, Pearl. He's jumpy, and nervous as he anticipates what secret present might be in the package. Does 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 – Bus Tour Introduces The Cast. 490911

By Keith July 31, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don Wilson points the listener to join in on a Hollywood tour bus. Frank Nelson is the tourbus driver who points out various celebrities. As the bus passes by each…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Jealous Boyfriend. 430525 (RetroPlus)

By Keith July 31, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

The beginning of a special run of Amos and Andy episodes. A double feature that starts with Amos and Andy trying to make sense of the political parties in the…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Democracy in America – The Arc of Civilization. ep4, 620207

By Keith July 30, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

A study in American character. Our two traveling French aristocrats enjoy the wildlife in the forrest, a frontier, ready for the taking. They describe the cabin of a pioneer who…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – society of the living dead. ep18, 380123

By tom July 30, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Lamont looks into what he believes is a connection between a passport forgery ring and the supposed suicide of a broker linked to a recent stock swindle.