Retro Radio Podcast

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.

Box 13 – Three to Die. ep23, 490123

By Keith January 23, 2022Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Dan recieves a letter to meet a man who is in charge of building a tunnel under the river. There is trouble with sabotage that will cause him to finish…

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

Jack Benny – Scoop Benny. ep281, 380123

By Keith January 23, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack and Don talk about being the muscular outdoors type. Phil joins in the conversation to poke fun of each other's athletic prowess, and their personal habits. Mary arrives and…

"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Deanna Durbin, Dennis Day. ep102, 440122

By Keith January 22, 2022Command Performance, Music

Bob Hope hosts the show, and tells about his recent touring at Army camps. Also he does a little teasing about a ski trip, even about some Valentines Day pranks,…

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

American History Through the Eyes of Radio Episode 31 1757 Leatherstocking Tales – Last of The Mohicans Part 7. 1932

By Keith January 22, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

With overwhelming forces of the French Army surrounding them, General Monroe has decided to surrender Fort Henry. If he goes through with it, will the troops and civilians in the…

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 – Duncans Father In Law Causes Problems. 461023

By Keith January 21, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is once again showing off his lack of customer service skills, when US Quincey wonders at having hidden soap powder under the counter. Despite clearing up some troubles with…

Phil Harris and Alice Faye, a famous American couple in the entertainment industry, posing for a photograph

Phil Harris – The Pony. ep164, 510121

By Keith January 21, 2022Comedy, Phil Harris

As little Phyllus opens her birthday gifts, her uncle Willie gives her a more practical gift than the pony she wanted. Weather stripping. Should Phil get her the toy pony,…

Mr. Keen – The Case Of The Girl Who Sang Too Well. 440120

By Keith January 20, 2022Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

CBS net. "The Case Of The Girl Who Sang Too Well". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kolynos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Cold Tabs. Murder plays the Palladium as big time vaudeville leads…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep30 1757 Leatherstocking Tales – Last Of The Mohicans Part 6. 1932

By Keith January 20, 2022American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

facing the problem of having to fight their way to fort Henry, Hawkeye and Duncan figure out other ways to keep Cora safe. Instead of pushing on into the forest,…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy’s Toothache. ep311, 490119

By Keith January 19, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a droopy and gray afternoon in Summerfield that finds the Great Gildersleeve arriving home, if he can survive the slippery sidewalk. Leroy gets a little chewing out when he…

Lum and Abner – Things Work Out Right. 461022

By Keith January 19, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Mr Duncan is on hand, and Lum promises to drive him to the lot that he bought for him. Without actually having a lot, Lum tries to think of ways…