Retro Radio Podcast

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Queen Of The Island. ep1536, 1936

By Keith November 2, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

While hoping against hope, Daddy Warbucks is seeking any sign that Annie is still alive. Meanwhile, on the island with her friends, Annie realizes how important it has been to…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Retirement. ep76, 1934

By Keith November 2, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

note: this is the last episode in the series. At least the last one that exists. Don't let the title fool you, the storyline seems to continue. The blooms are…

Gunsmoke – Post Martin. 521213

By tom November 1, 2024Contributors, Gunsmoke, Western

Post Martin 12/13/52
Gunsmoke was a long-running American old-time radio and television Western drama created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories took place in or about Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The radio version ran from 1952 to 1961, and is commonly regarded as one of the finest radio dramas of all time; the television version ran from 1955 to 1975 and still holds the record for the longest-running U.S. prime time fictional television program.

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner- The Story of Pinky Winky. 411201

By Keith November 1, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

now that a home for the lion has been found with the Rylands family, Lum can turn his attention to library business. Today we find Abner reading a story to…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

Quiet Please – And Jeannie Dreams Of Me. ep70, 481017

By Keith October 31, 2024Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

Ernest Chapel presents a story of a troubled man. He has had a lifelong recurring dream. What do the elements of the dream mean? Tall oaks, a big house with…

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 – Halloween Party. ep98, 431031

By Keith October 31, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildy gets the house ready for Marjorie's Halloween dance party. Of course, as Birdie makes the tasty treats, he can't resist trying to sample a few. If Birdie will let…

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – The Charnel House. ep970, 790411

By Keith October 30, 2024CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

To discover the truth about her father's death, a young woman becomes a staff member in the rest home in which he resided. There she uncovers a horrifying and gruesome…

Lum and Abner – Irving is Adopted. 411128

By Keith October 30, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The big hunting expedition failed when our heroes tracked down a wild mountain lion. Today in the Jot 'Em Down store, grandpap stops in to discuss the mess. Things are…

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 – Dinner Party for Doc And La Trivia. ep488, 461029

By Keith October 29, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

With meat shortages a thing of the past, Fibber and Molly have a roast in the oven. Knowing that Doc Gamble and Mayor Latrivia have a date with their mutual…

Hermit’s Cave – Reflected Image of The Desert. ep3, 1930’s

By Keith October 28, 2024Hermits Cave, Suspense and Horror

Two men are on foot in the desert, struggling with a battle of thirst. Is their vision of a woman a mirage, or has she directed them to a source…