Retro Radio Podcast

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep5 1732 Cavalcade of America – Benjamin Franklin. ep135, 380518

By Keith December 4, 2021Adventures by Morse, American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Cavalcade of America, Documentary and Interview, Drama

The orchestra sets the mood with a song, I Live the Life I Love. Starting from the boyhood days of Benjamin Franklin, we drop in on some of the pranks…

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

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Bodyguard to Anne Connelly. 491203.

By Keith December 3, 2021Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

A call to be a bodyguard for a life insurance policy holder gets Johnny to spring into action. Ann has a problem with a man who is out to kill…

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 – Abner And Grandpap Confess. 460918

By Keith December 3, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Bracing for the worst from Lum, Abner and grandpap keep an eye on their avenue of retreat. Going to Lum's, with hat in hand, Abner has trouble confessing his telephone…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Candy For Caroline, with Retro Plus. 431203

By Keith December 3, 2021Amos and Andy, Comedy

First show: 07-03-1929. Andy Reads ALaw Book To Help Amos. The first known show with theme music. Amos and Andy read a law book to try to help build the…

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

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep4 1729 Cavalcade of America – Building, And Architecture. ep15, 360115

By Keith December 2, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Cavalcade of America, Documentary and Interview, Drama

to set the feel for the show, the orchestra plays, a Country Dance. To have a dignified place for the seat of government, the Pennsylvania legislature appropriates funds for a…

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 Holiday Job Selling Papers. ep304, 481201

By Keith December 1, 2021Comedy

Gildersleeve is moving kind of slow as he lingers in getting out to work. The family gives him a hard time about not being on the job. Marjorie starts looking…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – The Reward. ep34, 471201

By Keith December 1, 2021Comedy, My Friend Irma

Jane and Irma talk about being together in the apartment for a year. A phone call comes in from Richard, Janes boyfriend and rich boss. He needs to drop off…

Lum and Abner – Lum To Miss out On 500 Dollars. 460917

By Keith December 1, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

After a prank phone call to Lum from Abner, which cost Lum a busy phone line, and a shot at a $500 prize. Abner talks with Grandpap. Should he admit…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Teeny’s Missing Dog. ep380, 431130

By Keith November 30, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A new arrival has been left in the care of the McGee's. Admiring the new phone directory, Fibber places a call but learns from Mirt the phone operator about an…

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.

Dragnet – Big Hit and Run Killer. ep126, 511108

By Keith November 30, 2021Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Traffic Investigation, Hit and Run Felony Detail. A hit and run driver escapes, after killing a woman, and seriously injuring her grandson. Now it's up to Joe Friday to catch…