Retro Radio Podcast

"Lightning Jim" Whitey Larsen stands with his arms crossed, wearing cowboy attire including a hat, boots, and a gun holster. In the background is a rugged Western landscape with hills and desert.

Lightning Jim – The Snake Strikes. ep9, 1952

By Keith February 16, 2026Lightning Jim, Western

As deputy Whitey Larson takes care of business related to his office with Marshall Lightning Jim, two hombre's watch, and plan to kidnap him. It's all to plot revenge on…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Ingrid Bergman, Ella Mae Morse, William Bendix. ep168, 450329

By Keith February 15, 2026Command Performance, Music

Bob Hope spends a few moments as he jokes about it being Springtime, and of course chasing women. Ingrid Bergman joins Bob to dish out the jokes right back at…

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

Jack Benny – Jack’s Birthday A Day Late. ep434, 420215

By Keith February 15, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Don announces to the studio audience that yesterday was Jack’s birthday. We roll the clock back to see what happened in Jack’s house yesterday. Rochester sings as he does housework.…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

The Adventures of Superman – The Mystery Of The Ten Thousand Dollar Ghost. ep12, 490304

By Keith February 14, 2026Adventure, Superman

A little bank has been recently painted, and the old structure is made to look fresh. A man puffs nervously on a long black cigar as he talks to his…

A photograph of an indigenous island culture frame, set against a tropical background. The frame is made of intricately carved wood, with various patterns and symbols etched into its surface. It is propped up against a palm tree, with the ocean and other palm trees visible in the background. The overall effect is one of vibrant island culture and tradition, with the frame serving as a symbol of the region's rich artistic heritage.

Escape – Action (Berry Kroeger). ep35, 480404

By Keith February 14, 2026Drama, Escape2 Comments

Following a stroke, a wealthy financier decides to climb an unassailable glacier in the Swiss Alps. --As found on Plotspot.com.

Lum and Abner -Insurance Company Pays Abner 200Dollars.350208

By Keith February 13, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Carlton Brickert again plugs the flashlight giveaway. It's a handy, tiny light, that resembles a fountain pen. Lum and Abner, especially Abner is concerned over the false claim that was…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Engagement Ring Mix-up. ep434, 520213

By Keith February 13, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

After taking his lady to see a movie, Gildy dries Paula home. After a brief romantic in the car, Gildersleeve sees Paula to the door, and returns home. That is,…

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 – Costello’s Father’s Day Gift. ep103, 450614

By Keith February 12, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Abbott remarks about Costello’s strange family. Why were his relatives carrying the sign, and why are his relatives living with him? Costello talks about bathroom mishaps, and relatives who are…

Boston Blackie – Spy Ring (Alice Manleder, Dead or Alive). ep7, 44-08-04

By Keith February 12, 2026Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A radio message arrives in the cockpit of an airplane. The pilot is informed that a wanted criminal is aboard, Boston Blackie. A woman is certain that Blackie stole from…

Box 13 Killer At Large. ep44, 490619

By Keith February 11, 2026Box 13, Detective and Mystery

An unusual request lands in box 13, a request for Dan to kill the letter writer. Is it just some kind of a prank? Dan goes to visit the man…