Retro Radio Podcast

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Lux Radio Theater – Monsieur Beaucaire. ep138, 370621

By Keith June 16, 2024Drama, Lux1 Comment

A ship at sea, and a French nobleman has escaped prison. He lets people think that he has died in prison, and takes on the identity of Monsieur Beaucaire. In…

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 – Mr Flint Tries To Sell Stock To Jake. ep1019, 1936

By Keith June 15, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Everybody seems to like Mr. Flint, the big banker and promoter in town. Annie has her doubts about the slick talking man though. Why is she so suspicious? Two friends,…

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 Dresses Dummy Like A Woman. 410609

By Keith June 15, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Cedric’s first and only business decision for the Jot 'Em Down store, he's back to his usual job as delivery boy. Meanwhile, Lum and Abner try to figure out…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Grandparents Soon. ep36, 1934

By Keith June 14, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

it looks like mom's plans to get to Hollywood before her rival Mrs. Fink have been thwarted. Even Jake expresses his desire to get the edge over the Fink's. It…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive – First Song, Good Queen Bess. ep272, 1943

By Keith June 14, 2024GI Jive, Music

It's Navy Day, and well known actress,Carol Bruce is the resident DJ.

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Black Museum – A French English Dictionary. ep15, 520410

By Keith June 13, 2024Black Museum, Detective and Mystery

Many different articles can be used for murder, or at least connected in a key way to murder. The featured item today is a French English dictionary. How in the…

Lum and Abner – Marketing Scheme Backfires. 410605

By Keith June 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner hope to get a few business ideas from Cedric Wehandt. Cedric and Abner have rabbits all over the store after their pen breaks.…

Boston Blackie – Disappearing Fourth Floor. ep208, 490105

By Keith June 12, 2024Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

You may be asking, "Didn't you already post this one?" It's very similar to an episode involving a missing office building, but a little different. It does involve Blackie's friend…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – First to Hollywood. ep35, 1934

By Keith June 12, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

just when Jake and Becky thought vacation plans for working out for the best, Jake is now worried that things won't be running well at the factory. His young assistant…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Wall Paper. ep252, 400611

By Keith June 11, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio resolution is a little low, with record player hum, and bleed through from other tracks, but good. Billy Mills opens with, You. On this lovely Spring Day, the McGee's…