1936 – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Henry Halls Hour – The BBC Dance Orchestra Directed By Henry Hall. 361121

By Keith November 5, 2022Music

Playlist It Had to Be You. The Business Game. The Fairy over the Christmas Tree. Serenade in the Dark. Singer songwriters, Michael Kerr and Jimmy Kennedy team up to mention…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Drug Store – short. 360216

By Keith July 3, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

This show is missing the second half, which has the title bit about the drugstore. Here's what's in the show: Don comments on Jack's recent birthday. Though he tries to…

Jack Benny – The Gang Visits The Central Park Zoo. 360308

By Keith May 14, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don wants a change from the usual opening, and wants to be announced by Jack, and switch parts. To add to the change, Mary and Kenny change parts. Kenny delivers…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Three Strikes And You’re Out. 440211 (Retro Plus)

By Keith February 11, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another Amos and Andy double feature. First show: Annual Minstrel Show At Lodge. 12-04-1936. A stage show done in vaudeville style. Andy opens with a humorous story about chickens. The…

Amos and Andy – Missing Persons Bureau. 440204 (Retro Plus)

By Keith February 4, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another double feature of Amos and Andy. First show: 2395th Day Of Broadcasting For NBC. 08-19-1936. On the tenth anniversary of NBC, producers salute the eight years (2395 days) of…

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.

Lights Out – Across the Gap. ep10, 360812

By Keith January 9, 2022Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

Alternate Title: Neanderthal. A banker and a diplomat disagree on their politics, but the trouble at hand seems to be in getting their broken down car to start. As they…

Eddie Cantor (The Texaco Town Follies) Act 1. ep138, 361227

By Keith December 27, 2021Comedy, Eddie Cantor

Eddie is in top form as he jokes withthe Jimmy Wallington about his New Years Resolution. Particularly about controlling his temper. Next the focus shifts to looking back on highlights…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Adventures of Gracie Allen – Pancho Villa Rides Again. 360216

By Keith December 16, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

After the opening commercial and announcements, George and Gracie get right into talking about kissing. She still has a crush on Tony Martin, who may be leaving the show after…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep8 1738 Cavalcade of America – Artistic Impulse. ep31, 360506

By Keith December 9, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Cavalcade of America, Documentary and Interview, Drama

To celebrate Art week, and Mother's Day, the orchestra opens with a medley, Songs my mother taught me. In 1738 Benjamin Webb, the first American artist was born. The Quaker…

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep6 1733 Cavalcade of America – Safety First. ep29, 360422

By Keith December 5, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Cavalcade of America, Documentary and Interview, Drama

Audio is a little scratchy, but good. An arrangement of original instrumental themes begin the show. Ben Franklin wrote an article on fire safety in 1735,. Our feture begins in…