Retro Radio Podcast

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

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep16 1745 Leatherstocking Tales – Deerslayer Part 07. 1932

By Keith December 21, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

Note: The audio skips a little near the start. Meeting his Indian friend, the scout joins Deerslayer and Judith. Does the old Delaware have promising news? about Judith's father? He…

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

Philo Vance – The Chop Suey Murder. ep76, 491220

By Keith December 20, 2021Detective and Mystery

A murder in Chinatown where jewels were stolen gains the attention of Philo Vance. The cops have already picked over the crime scene, but Philo seems to already know how…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Family Needs A Place To Live. 461001

By Keith December 20, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Looking in on Pine Ridge, it's after the pie contest, and the pie eating contest. Cedric enters to complain about his bellyache. It seems that he placed well in the…

Box 13 – The Sad Night. ep18, 481219

By Keith December 19, 2021Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Dan receives a copy book in his box. There's no additional info to help him figure out what it means, but the listener is clued into a scene of a…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Mary is Back and Goes Christmas Shopping. ep495, 431219

By Keith December 19, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Mary has been off the show for three weeks with laryngitis. Today, the show goes to her house as she talks to her maid, Butterfly McQueen. Jack arrives, and he…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep15 1745 Leatherstocking Tales – Deerslayer Part 06. 1932

By Keith December 19, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

After harrowing encounters with Indians, Deerslayer and Judith are in the lake cottage, trying to figure how to rescue their friends. Without help from Heddy, a war chest is opened.…

"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 – Dinah Shore, Bing Crosby, Charioteers. ep97, 431218

By Keith December 18, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby. A show full of music and adlibs. Ken Carpenter, Bing, and Dinah sing a musical introduction to the show, which is to be…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Adventures of Santa ep1 Workshop & Warehouse Burnt Down

By Keith December 18, 2021Juvenile

When Santa returns home, he learns about the tragedy in the workshop. His helpers, Kent and Judy tell him about a practical joke gone wrong. Is this the worst setback…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep14 1745 Leatherstocking Tales – Deerslayer Part 05. 1932

By Keith December 18, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview, Drama

After a brush with an enemy Indian scout, Deerslayer and Judith continue their search for the missing canoes. Managing to return to the lake cottage, Deerslayer and Judith talk with…

Lum and Abner – Having A Pie Eating Contest. 460930

By Keith December 17, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The pie judging is in full swing as we join Lum, Abner, Squire Skimp, and grandpap. Despite cutting small slivers to tast, Lum has had too much pie for comfort.…