1937 – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

In Review (MBS) 1937 In Review. 380102

By Keith November 12, 2022Documentary and Interview

The year started with FDR being sworn in again. Disaster strikes when rivers overflow their banks near Memphis, Tennessee. Sit down strikers make an Impact on Detroit, resolved by peaceful…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Cinnamon Bear (SYN) North Pole. ep26, 371224

By Keith November 11, 2022Cinnamon Bear, Juvenile

Just as Santa has taken off for his Christmas ride, the Crazy Quilt Dragon, once again has the Silver Star and is on the run. What would make him do…

Hal Kemp, and His Orchestra – Music From Hollywood – Featuring Alice Faye. 371224

By Keith November 10, 2022Music

Playlist: Rocking the Town. (Instrumental)Alice Faye sings, Who Stole the Jam. If There Ever Was One. In Old Chicago. MedleyChampaigne Cocktails. (Instrumental)Bob Allen sings, I Still Love to Kiss You…

Lights Out (NBC) Uninhabited Christmas Story 1918. 371222

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

A tale about a Christmas from the last war. That means World War 1. A train comes to a halt at a railroad station in France. Both Austrailian and French…

Fred Allen (CBS Town Hall Tonight) Santa Will Not Ride Tonight, with Jack Benny. 371222

By Keith November 8, 2022Comedy, Fred Allen

Announcer: Harry Vonzel. Peter Vanseeten and the singers open with a song, Be a Good Sport. As Fred reads the Town Hall Bulletin, Jack Benny has to be brushed off.…

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 – Ruby Of Caraval. ep9, 371121shad

By Keith October 22, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A car crash draws the attention of lawyer, Lamonte Cranston, and his secretary, Margot Lane. The petty burglar who died in the wreck is found with a valuable ruby that…

Lux Radio Theater – Under Two Flags Herbert Marshall and Olivia De Havilland). ep134, 370524

By Keith May 24, 2022Drama, Lux

Features Herbert Marshall and Olivia DeHavilland. A story of the French Foreign Legion near an Arab town in the Sahara Desert. A French barmaid who goes by the name 'Cigarette'…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Wistful Vista Auto Show. 371011

By Keith May 3, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

After Ted Weems gives the musical opening, and commercial from Harlow Wilcox, Fibber tinkers with his old car. If it's left to Molly, she thinks they should give up on…

Shadow – Voice Of Death. ep16, 371226

By Keith March 26, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A man is shot when a band of kittens gun him down! OK, not really, he's just lured outside by the sound of meowing kittens where he is mysteriously shot.…

Fred Allen – Murder On The High Seas, Or Boy Meets Gull. ep25, 370310

By Keith March 10, 2022Comedy, Fred Allen6 Comments

Peter Van Steeden and his singers kick off the show by singing, Boo Hoo. Fred reads the Town Hall Bulletin with stories including: matches, and rear ends. In the news:…