Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Gracie Wants to Listen to Jack on the Radio. 470112

By Keith January 12, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny3 Comments

Tired of always setting the scene in Jack's house, Don takes us to the home of George Burns and Gracie Allen instead. Gracie wouldn't miss Jack's program for the world,…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

GI Jive – Eddie Miller – Shortnin Bread. ep460, 1943

By Keith January 12, 2025GI Jive, Music

The AEF jukebox of the air. Ann Rutheford is the guest DJ, and she has a selection of tunes to play.

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Hounds In The Hills. ep22, 380220

By Keith January 11, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A boy is in the woods near an old house that is said to be haunted. Dogs howl, and old Sadie give the house the reputation it deserves. Is the…

Buster Brown Gang – Pegasus The Great Winged Horse. 460526

By Keith January 11, 2025Buster Brown, Juvenile

The happy Buster Brown Gang are on the air! Smiling Ed and his friend Froggie greet the kids with a song, Grandpa Can Fix Anything. Smiling Ed doesn't waste any…

Casey, Crime Photographer – Death In Lovers Lane. 470807

By Keith January 10, 2025Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

The opening scenes represent a set of ironic twists. Two lovers on a dark roadside, approached by a cop who is intent on breaking up the public love making session.…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Lum Has A Nervous Breakdown. 420116

By Keith January 10, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

On the first day of his job working for Abner, Mousey learns that he was only hired to teach a Lum a lesson. Abner is ready to be charitable to…

Crime Club – The Sun Is A Witness. ep19, 470403

By Keith January 9, 2025Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

An archaeologist studies the Anasazi Indians, and finds death. Out in the desert, at an archaeology site, the old scientist, George anticipates the arrival of his niece and the man…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy is Hospitalized. ep108, 440109

By Keith January 9, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

Danger, Doctor Danfield – Ghost of Murdock Swamp. ep26, 470209

By Keith January 8, 2025Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

An intriguing case involving reports of a ghost in a swamp has Dan and Rusty travelling to the spot. Rusty would rather get romantic with her boss, but he's busy…

Lum and Abner – Abner Hires Some Help. 420115

By Keith January 8, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After several discouraging days of selling pencils and magazines, Lum is determined to get his partnership back with Abner. You know he's desperate when he feels that Squire Skimp as…