Retro Radio Podcast

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – ep160, 45-02-01

By Keith August 31, 2025Command Performance, Music

Today's host is a newcomer to the Hollywood scene, Gloria DeHavilland. She's looking for a trustworthy man to guide her around town. She sings; the Man I Love. Jack Carson…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Lux Radio Theater – Mary Burns Fugitive(Mary Aster, Paul Deerborne). 380411

By Keith August 30, 2025Drama, Lux

Features Henry Fonda. A story of a woman who was kidnapped by a gangster, and found love while a fugitive. Cecil Be DeMill is still recovering from illness, so Edward…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – King Thrushbeard. ep47

By Keith August 30, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Today's story is said to be the basis for Shakespeare's play, the Taming of the Shrew. Now let's take an express subway ride to storyland, and get started. A king…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Keep The Baby Happy. 420708

By Keith August 29, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Whether they want it or not, a threatening note left on their door means they'll be keeping the baby a little longer. Babies and women aren't the strong suits of…

Nero Wolfe – The Hasty Will. ep19, 510302

By Keith August 29, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe, Six Shooter

An urgent phone call from the wealthy John Blake, isn't enough to interest the bulky genius of a detective. Archie learns of a will, and a letter that is to be delivered. Isn't this a job for a lawyer? Blake has his reasons for the confidential services of a detective. Though Archie thinks its going to be an easy job, Nero has his doubts.

Stan Freeburg – Abominable Snowman Revisited. ep9, 570908

By Keith August 28, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

Stan talks about his friend the abominable snowman for another visit in the Himalayas. Learn the real name of the snowman and meet his wife. Stan exposes how he gets…

Nick Carter – Records Of Death. ep41, 440122

By Keith August 28, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

Note: [also aired as episode 229]. A small trunk was bought at auction that contained a few articles of clothing, and a stack of recordings. Nick learns all he can…

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.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Cloak of Kamehameha. ep30, 490423

By Keith August 27, 2025Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

A dutchman and the trail of money has Marlowe seeking after a Cloak of golden feathers. the cloak is over 100 square feet, and worth a fortune. A suspicious character…

Lum and Abner – Receiving Threats. 420707

By Keith August 27, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Another day passes without word from the woman who left her baby in the care of Lum and Abner. They have decided to take the child to the county seat,…

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 – Before a Western Camp Fire. ep393, 440229

By Keith August 26, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a little muffled, but OK. Molly gets confused as Fibber reads to her from a Western novel about cowboys and gunslingers. The old West is in Fibber's blood…