Retro Radio Podcast

Art VanHarvey, Bernardine Flynn, Paul Rhimer, and Bill Eidleson

Vic and Sade – No More Pretty Boy. 440620

By Keith June 20, 2022Comedy, Vic and Sade

What makes a good impression on others? Is it accomplishments at work? Is it handsome, good looks? Is it being competitive, and coming out on top? As Russel and Vic…

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 – A Day At The Races. 490306

By Keith June 19, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback time. Rochester and jack head to the race track, and begin the adventure with fun in the Maxwell. Jack comments on the scenery as they go motoring. Eventually they…

Jack Benny – The Horn Blows At Midnight. 490220.

By Keith June 19, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don Wilson flashes back to about an hour before the broadcast. Jack complains to Rochester about the sandwich that he brought for him. Mary pops into Jacks dressing room to…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Clay City Football Game. ep13, 481031

By Keith June 19, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie Brooks has hopes that she might actually be asked out on a date by Mr Boynton. On the big day of the Clay City football game, After one of…

Boston Blackie – Joe Gates Murdered On Sightseeing Tour. ep225, 490504

By Keith June 18, 2022Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A sightseeing tour bus takes a group through Chinatown, and a murdered body is found. At an auction house, the bossis being blackmailed by the killer, but the killer becomes…

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 – can the dead talk. 390319

By tom June 18, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

An anarchist with genuine psychic powers who has been using them as a stage magician learns the identity of the Shadow during a performance Lamont and Margot are attending.

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 – Lum Feels Bad About Winning 470305

By Keith June 17, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The trial is finally over, and we find Lum and Abner counting the money they got from the sale of their pearl. What does Abner have on his mind regarding…

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 – Terry Murphys Hearing Problem. ep12, 500419

By Keith June 16, 2022Dr Kildare, Drama

As much as Doctors Gillespie and Kildare try going to great lengths, and sparing no expense to save the lives of patients, Doctor Carew is the hospital administrator who has…

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 – Al Brenner Case. ep119, 520125

By Keith June 16, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

His phone call with his favorite redhead is interupted when Richard Diamond gets a proposition of a different nature. A large thug named Tiny wants to hire Richard to find…

Lum and Abner – Lum and Abner Discuss Superman. 470304

By Keith June 15, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

On the way to the county seat to present a last moment bit of legal evidence, Abner revisits some confusion on hung juries. In his nervousness, Lum tears out paper…