1936 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

American History Through the Eyes of Radio ep1 1712AD Sentinels of the Deep

By Keith November 28, 2021American History Through the Eyes of Radio, Documentary and Interview

Cavalcade of America 1936 Sentinels of the Deep. ep51, 361014 A story of lighthouses and ships. To help set the stage. the show opens with an instrumental, Sinbad the Sailor…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Lights Out – Money, Money, Money. ep9, 360805

By Keith October 30, 2021Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

If you frighten easily, turn off your radio now... or podcatcher, as the case may be. Whatâ€™s wrong with the world todayâ€¦ money. Nobody ever has enough, and all they…

Fred Allen – The Slogan. 360429.

By Keith April 29, 2021Comedy, Fred Allen

It's Town Hall Tonight! Fred gathers his usual cast of characters together, then the Merrymacks sing, Give My Heart to You. The Town Hall News touches on topics including: Activities…

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

Jack Benny – More Buck Benny. ep239, 370103

By Keith January 3, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Wanting a good start to a new year, Jack asks Don for a nice intro, and almost gets one. Amid well wishes at the door, the cast talk about the…

Jack Benny – Buck Benny Rides Again and Again. ep238, 361227

By Keith December 27, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

In the aftermath of Christmas, Jack talks with Don Wilson about the presents they got. Might there be a little re-gifting going on? Jack brags about his pal Phil, and…

Jack Benny – Buck Benny Rides Again. ep236, 361213

By Keith December 13, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

Don introduces Jack, but he's late, while Mary and the rest of the cast are on time for a change. Don puts a call through the phone operator to get…

Jack Benny – Money Ain’t Everything. ep235, 361206

By Keith December 6, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack has a black eye that gets the attention of all the jokes. How did he manage to get the shiner? A little bit of road rage at the gas…

Thanksgiving cornucopia filled with a variety of foods from autumn harvest, including pumpkins, corn, apples, grapes, and gourds.

Adventures of Gracie Allen – Landing of the Indians at Plymouth . 361125.

By Keith November 24, 2020Burns and Allen, Comedy

It's the Adventures of Gracie Allen, with George Burns and the first appearance for singer and band leader, Tony Martin. Gracie is excited over her being married soon. George interupts…

Lights Out – The Sea. ep15, 360916

By Keith September 16, 2020Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

An old woman, on her death bed, tells about her two sons. In flashback, the Irish woman recalls the wedding day of her son, Thomas. The ever scrappy Paddy convinces…

Jack Benny – Vacation Plans. 360621.

By Keith June 21, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

The season is coming to a close, and the cast all talk about their vacation plans. Kenny enters to remind folks it's Father's Day. Jack is rearing to go and…