Retro Radio Podcast

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George Has a Cold (Marlene Dietrick). 490317

By Keith March 17, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

George has a cold, and Gracie hovers over him like a mother hen over her chick. Her home remedies are less than desireable. Gracie then tells him about the play…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Insurance Fraud. 440317

By Keith March 17, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Kingfish and Amos discuss the newly rekindled love between Andy and Madam Queen, when Henry Van Porter enters to sell Kingfish on renewing his policy. After hearing the benefit of…

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 is Furious at Abner. 461209

By Keith March 16, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cleaning up after the breakfast rush, Cedric talks to Abner about how the restaurant business is going. Cedric discovers what a menu is, and learns about Abner's letter he sent…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Strange Display. 440316

By Keith March 16, 2022Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen2 Comments

As two women are out shopping, they discover that one of the window displays has a murdered body in it. It turns out that one of the ladies boyfriend is…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Doc Gamble Day. ep579, 490315

By Keith March 15, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

There's a big surprise in store for Doc Gamble, with the whole gang honoring him. It all started by an inspiration by an unlikely source, Fibber McGee. He talks to…

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.

Dragnet – Big Signet. ep162, 520731

By Keith March 15, 2022Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Robbery detail. A pair of aarmed robbers hold up a restaurant. One gets away, but the other is shot. Frank Smith joins Joe Friday on the smoggy day as they…

Lum and Abner – Wants Duncan Hines to Visit. 461205

By Keith March 14, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner complains that Lum isn't working at improving on complaints from the restaurant customers. The book that Lum is reading is one from Duncan Hines, a well known food critic…

Box 13 – Death Is A Doll. ep30, 490313

By Keith March 13, 2022Box 13, Detective and Mystery

The latest request that comes into box 13 is for help with a case of voodoo. The normally practical minded Dan isn't discounting any possibilities as he heads out for…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Death In The Night Club. ep288, 380313

By Keith March 13, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack feels that Don needs some help with his methods of doing the show opening. Though Jack thinks his job was an example of sincerity, Phil thinks otherwise. When Mary…

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 – Appointment With Death. 390312

By Keith March 12, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A man is released from prison, but claims to the warden that he'll get the man who put him behind bars. Back with his gang, the gangsters plan is to…