Retro Radio Podcast

Danger Doctor Danfield – Little Meteorite Who Wanted To Be A Star. ep25, 47-02-02 (retro403)

By Keith November 21, 2012Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield, Retro Original

The main job that Doc Danfield has is that of college professor, and lecturer. We don't usually see him in that capacity, but today the show opens with him putting…

Vic and Sade – Smelly Clarks Christmas Presents. 391121.

By Keith November 21, 2012Comedy, Vic and Sade

As Sade darns a sock, and Rush lounges in the floor, they talk about Christmas presents. Rush is afraid that he won't get as many gifts as his friend Smelly…

My Favorite Husband – George Attends A Teenage Dance. 481120

By Keith November 20, 2012Comedy, My Favorite Husband

It's another morning in the Cugat home. Liz has a teenage friend who comes to her for advice. The gal seems to have a crush on George, but as he…

Spike Jones – Eddie Hayward. 490514

By Keith November 20, 2012Music, Spike Jones

Playlist: Spike Jones and his City Slickers perform, Shine. Spike offers a few words of salute to St Louis, where the show is being performed. The Park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy…

Command Performance – Ida Lupino, Phil Harris, Gracie Fields, Garry Moore. 431120

By Keith November 20, 2012Command Performance, Music

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Gunsmoke – Brother Whelp. 561118

By Keith November 18, 2012Gunsmoke, Western

Chester marvels at the world of knowledge that can be unlocked by books, then Tassie enters with a problem. A man from her past is returning to Dodge and she…

Jack Benny – Mrs Wiggs Of The Onion Patch. 341118

By Keith November 18, 2012Comedy, Jack Benny

The audio is a bit scratchy in spots, it skips in spots, and the musical numbers have been snipped. Other than that, it sounds pretty good. Don teases Jack about…

Jack Benny – Thanksgiving with Alice Faye. 411123. (retro402)

By Keith November 16, 2012Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

Join Jack, Mary, and Rochester as they get the preparations ready for the big Thanksgiving feast. Jack is just as stingy with his food as he is with his money.…

You Are There – Maximillian Is To Be Executed, 1867AD. 480523

By Keith November 13, 2012Drama, You Are There

Unless the new governor of Mexico grants a stay of execution, Archduke Maximillian faces a firing squad at sunrise. Pleas, and protests pour in from royalty and dignitaries all around…

Phil Harris – Coconut Grove – Brother Can You Spare A Dime. ep2, 1933.

By Keith November 12, 2012Music, Phil Harris

Playlist: Phil sings, Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Leah Raye sings, Secondhand Heart for Sale. The band plays, Twelfth Street Rag. The 17 year old Leah Raye sings, Make…