1938 – Page 9 – 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 House Of Horror. ep21, 380213

By Keith April 23, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A gorilla is stolen from a zoo. As they take a cab ride, Lamonte and Margot learn all the details of the theft from the cabbie. Later Lamonte hears of…

The Shadow – phantom voice. ep20, 380206

By tom April 16, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A philanthropist Senator is on trial for the seeming absurd charge of accepting a bribe from a deceased gangster. But the case becomes unexpectedly solid when the prosecution presents some motion picture evidence of the alleged incident.

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

Jack Benny -A Yank At Oxford. 380410

By Keith April 10, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don introduces the latest tax payer and home owner of Beverly Hills. We learn about the termite condition in Jacks new house. His architect, Burgess, has gone overboard with dog…

The Shadow – power of the mind. 380424

By Keith April 9, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A spy has been torturing a scientist to tell him the formula of a new explosive, but instead causes his mind to snap. So he kidnaps a fellow countryman psychiatrist Lamont just met and demands that he repair the mental damage done.

The Shadow – hounds of the hills. ep22, 380220

By tom April 2, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

While in the boondock region of North Carolina, Lamonts investigations of the disappearances of several boys leads him to the abode of a crazy old woman, her hunchback son, and their pack of ferocious hounds.

Jack Benny – In New York, Fred Allen, Kate Smith. ep290, 380327

By Keith March 27, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny - In New York, Fred Allen, Kate Smith. 380327. From New York, Jack is introduced and talks with Harry Vonzell about filling Don's shoes, Jack's train ride cross…

Jack Benny – Preparing To Go To New York. ep289, 380320

By Keith March 20, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Spring is in the air, and Jack talks to Don about the sure signs that it's back. Phil arrives, and Jack breaks the news about the trip to New York.…

Jack Benny – Death In The Night Club. ep288, 380313

By Keith March 13, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack feels that Don needs some help with his methods of doing the show opening. Though Jack thinks his job was an example of sincerity, Phil thinks otherwise. When Mary…

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 – Poppy (WC Fields). ep166, 380307

By Keith March 7, 2022Comedy, Drama, Lux

Featuring WC Fields and Ann Shirley. WC Fields is a con man, and scam artist who has a nearly grown daughter who he somehow managed to raise to have normal…

Jack Benny – Dons 15th Anniversary On Radio. ep287, 380306

By Keith March 6, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Jack Benny - Dons 15th Anniversary On Radio. 380306. As Don begins the introduction, Jack takes over with a nice word to congradulate Don for his 15 years in radio.…