Retro Radio Podcast

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Shrimp Cocktail, Roland Young, Arthur Godfrey. 421011.

By Keith October 11, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

After a quick opening joke with announcer, Arthur Godfrey, Fred turns to the news of the week. The topic is gambling, and Fred talks with a bookie, a cop, and…

Challenge of the Yukon – Lady Luck Claim. 440210

By Keith October 11, 2012Adventure

In the gold rush days of the Yukon in the late 1890's, a man and his dog were sometimes all that stood for justice. A rich businessman tries to run…

Lone Ranger – The Knife. 411010

By Keith October 10, 2012Lone Ranger, Western

In Deadwood Gulch the miners are celebrating in the salloon. A hush falls as the sheriff enters to deal with a killing at a poker game. A man has been…

Dennis Day – Dennis Tries to Get Football Plays. 481009

By Keith October 9, 2012Comedy

Dennis opens with, Love Somebody. Dennis spends time bragging to Mildred about his victory days on the football grid iron... as waterboy. The hometown team is in the championships this…

You Bet Your Life – Secret Word, Hand. 500621

By Keith October 9, 2012Comedy, You Bet Your Life

It's a common word, something you see every day. But who will say it and win a fast $100? The contestants include: A housewife from Enid, Oklahoma, andand an Italian…

Amos and Andy – Andys New Wife. 431008

By Keith October 8, 2012Amos and Andy, Comedy

Bonus, A Slogan for the Cab Company, 1939-01-14. Andy presents ideas to Amos for a new company slogan. Amos has his own ideas on how to boost profits. Andy deflects…

Captain Midnight – Captain And Patsy Discuss Chuck’s Disappearance. 400207

By Keith October 3, 2012Adventure, Captain Midnight

A strange mystery has developed. After rushing to the hospital to visit their friend, Patsy and Captain Midnight discover that Chuck has been missing for the past 24 hours. Has…

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy Buys A Car, 510905. (retro399)

By Keith October 2, 2012Comedy, Great Gildersleeve, Retro Original

After the family has returned from Summertime activities, they share a few highlights of their camping, fishing, and other outdoor outings. Is Leroy showing signs of getting older and mellowing…

Gunsmoke – The Barton Boy. 551001.

By Keith October 1, 2012Gunsmoke, Western

When Chester and Matt meet the train into Dodge City, they are expecting a $20000 shipment on the baggage car. What they find is the baggage car attendant, Ed Barton…

Perry Mason – Honeymoon Murder Case Part 1. 1950

By Keith October 1, 2012Drama, Perry Mason

In the courtroom, witness after witness has been giving honest testimony. It all adds together to make Perry's client look guilty. The toll of the events are beginning to take…