Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley’s Tonsillectomy. 481112

By Keith November 1, 2023Comedy, Life of Riley

After lunch in the Greasy Grotto, Riley has a fish bone stuck in his throat. The doc in the company infirmary finds something a little more serious, tonsil troubles. Chester…

Family Theater – Flight from Home. ep1, 470213

By Keith November 1, 2023Drama, Family Theater

more things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of. Jimmy Stewart, Loretta young, Don Ameche, Meredith Wilson’s orchestra. Mary Lee prepares to take the train back home to…

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 – Little Drops Of Rain. ep18, 451108

By Keith November 1, 2023Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

Rogue goes into flashback mode to tell how his date with Liza was interrupted. His crooning to the gal ends when a phone call draws him out to see a…

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.

Adventures of Superman – lighthouse point smugglers 1of6. 400722

By tom October 31, 2023Adventure, Contributors, Superman

adventures of superman

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Coming Out Party (RetroExtra). 491116

By Keith October 30, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cupid has let loose with is arrow, and love strikes in Pine Ridge. It's not Lum this time. Instead, Andy is in love with Zazu Pitts, but she doesn't know…

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.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – The Love God. ep962, 790314

By Keith October 30, 2023CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Title: The Love God Plot: A spirited and opinionated woman alienates her intended with her brash and outspoken ways so she prays to the Indian god of love to remedy…

Jack Benny – Masquerade Party. ep346, 391029

By Keith October 29, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

In the holiday spirit, Rochester sings a Mexican ditty, while Jack dresses in his costume as Romeo for the masquerade party. Mary has her camp fire girl costume on under…

Life of Riley – Riley Seeks Knowledge. 481029

By Keith October 29, 2023Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley seeks to improve his mind, but his ideas don't come from books. It's more his speed to get his information from listening to radio shows. I wonder if he…

Adventures of Superman – Happy land Amusement Park, 6of6. 400719

By Keith October 28, 2023Adventure, Superman

Back at Happy land, Clark and Nancy talk about the happenings thus far. Lois is mad over the Bill of Sale that turned Nancy's park over to her rival, and…

Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon – In The Valley Of The Three Dwarfs. ep4, 381202

By Keith October 28, 2023Jonathan Tomas Christmas, Juvenile

Get ready for another true adventure that really happened to Jonathan Thomas. His adventures with elves, the man in the moon and disk we bubbles continue. To get out of…