1938 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – The Bride Of Death. ep110, 380306

By Keith May 9, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror1 Comment

Superstitious omens foretell the tragedy of death. A mysterious explosion has killed the reverend Colby, and ten others. Lamonte Cranston is on the scene with Margot Lane to investigate a…

Lone Ranger Abilene Horse Thieves.

By Keith March 31, 2025Lone Ranger, Western1 Comment

Horse thieves are on the loose, and Silver is too tempting a prize. When arrests are made though, the Texas Rangers nab the masked man instead, mistaking him for a…

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…

The Shadow – The Poison Death. ep19, 380130

By Keith January 4, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A rash of poisoning has broken out, and the mayor gets a letter claiming that the Shadow is fed up with crimefighting. The Shadow is now bent on holding the…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Good News Of 1939 (NBC) Christmas Show (Robert Young, Rita Johnson). 381222

By Keith December 22, 2024Comedy, Drama, Music

Robert Young, Rita Johnson, Meredeth Willson, Tony Martin, Hanley Stafford, Fanny Brice. I Won't Go Wrong with Honolulu (Meredeth Willson and his singers). Christmas Night in Harlem (Tony Martin). Baby…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Lux Radio Theater Dark Victory(Barbara Stanwyck). 380404

By Keith November 14, 2024Drama, Lux

The strongwilled Judith bounces back, and is soon back to her horseback riding.

The Shadow – League Of Death. 380109

By Keith November 11, 2024Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A courtroom decision puts a man behind bars, but Lamonte Cranston and Margot Lane think it's a case for the Shadow to be involved with. The sentenced man leaves a…

Lone Ranger – Frame Up for Profit. ep778, 380121

By Keith January 21, 2024Lone Ranger, Western

A band of outlaws discuss their robbery technique. They claim to always have success because they wear masks, and nobody has yet identified them. Elsewhere we learn about Missouri and…

A black and white photograph of a group of people gathered around a microphone in a radio studio. The group includes several men and women in formal attire, some holding scripts, and others wearing headphones. In the center of the photo is a large microphone with the words "Lux Radio Theatre" written on it. The studio is dimly lit, with visible soundproofing panels and technical equipment in the background. The photo appears to be from the year 1948.

Lux Radio Theater – Enter Madam(Basil Rathbone). ep158, 380110

By Keith January 1, 2024Drama, Lux

The scene is in a London opera house where the man is taking a deeper interest in the star on the stage than his girlfriend is comfortable with. Suddenly there's…

Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon – Going Home. ep26, 381224

By Keith December 24, 2023Jonathan Tomas Christmas, Juvenile

Santa Claus has been rescued, and set free from the Squeebubblians. Today he gets ready for his big trip to deliver toys to girls and boys. Jonathan and the Man…