Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello- Job at A Department Store, With Claire Trevor. ep64, 440511

By Keith November 26, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

When Lou enters, he tells about relatives who were visiting on his uncle’s ranch. Jokes about livestock and farmwork are the theme of the day. Ken Niles arrives with 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 – Election For School Board President. 420914

By Keith November 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap shares trivia from the almanac with Abner. The Hooker telescope on Mt Wilson, CA has the biggest mirror. Who needs a mirror that big? Abner speculates, The gents get…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Deep Shadow. ep76, 500321

By Keith November 25, 2025Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

A frazzled groom worries about his missing bride. If this is only a matter of cold feet, he can go elsewhere. Marlowe don't play that game. Seeing merit to the…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Rehearsing Next Week’s Show. 401125

By Keith November 25, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

We find the cast wrapping up the last few jokes of the previous show, then George wants to review and evaluate their performance. With the fast-paced world of radio comedy,…

Lum and Abner – The Conditions In Nazi Germany. 420910

By Keith November 24, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric enters the store to complain to Abner about his new boss, Mousey Gray. As Abner returns with his own complaints about Lum's management style, a stranger has entered the…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

AFRS – The Greatest Story Ever Told Maybe The Birth of Jesus

By Keith November 24, 2025Drama

this undated episode is not from the radio series titled, “the Greatest Story Ever Told.” It aired on AFRS, and may have been in original production with the Armed Forces.…

Jubilee (AFRS) Benny Carter, Betty Roche. ep126, 450409

By Keith November 23, 2025Jubilee, Music

Hosted by Ernie Whitman. To start things off, Benny Carter plays a swinging tune. Betty Roche sings, Trouble Why Can't You Let Me Be. The King Cole Trio plays and…

Thanksgiving cornucopia filled with a variety of foods from autumn harvest, including pumpkins, corn, apples, grapes, and gourds.

Jack Benny – Thanksgiving with Alice Faye. 411123.

By Keith November 23, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Join Jack, Mary, and Rochester as they get the preparations ready for the big Thanksgiving feast. Jack is just as stingy with his food as he is with his money.…

Buster Brown Gang – A Plane Called Yankee Doodle. 471213

By Keith November 22, 2025Buster Brown, Juvenile

Smiling Ed opens with a song, Hey and Hi and Ho Ho Ho. He reminds the kiddies to pick up their Buster Brown comics when they shop for shoes, and…

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.

Rogues Gallery – Murder With Muriel. ep19, 451025

By Keith November 22, 2025Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

Rogue contemplates a day at the race track, but he's interupted by a man with a story about missing cash from a robbery, and a treasure map to find it.…