1940 – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – George Disguises Himself As a Woman. 401007

By Keith October 7, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

An ongoing story has been developed. George has been hiding out from a gangster by disguising himself as a woman. The gangster has fallen in love with the gal that…

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George Is Kidnapped By A Gangster. 400930

By Keith September 30, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

At the end of the last episode, George was disguised as a woman, and whisked away by a notorious gangster. Today, he's still missing, which we learn as Gracie talks…

Burns and Allen – George Writes a Newspaper Column. 400923

By Keith September 23, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

The opening joking around covers bases about performing ability, hotels, and publicity. George has decided to write a newspaper column and after getting nowhere with Gracie and Senor Lee, he…

Burns and Allen – George Needs a Guest Star. 400916

By Keith September 16, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

A new radio season begins, and it appears that Burns and Allen have transitioned from summer replacement status, to regular season. As a new problem is addressed, the need for…

Burns and Allen – George Owes Money For Phone Calls. 400909

By Keith September 9, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

Those crazy people are back. George Burns and Gracie Allen are joined by the Smoothies, Artie Shaw and his orchestra, and announcer Bud Easton. Previously George had been on trial,…

Burns and Allen – George is on Trial. 400902

By Keith September 2, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

George has been having legal troubles over promising Elsie Tralfaz a spot on the radio, but is being sued when he couldn't follow through. Today George tries to get Gracie…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Blue Beetle – The Invisible Ghost (Parts 1 and 2). ep9,10, 400529

By July 5, 2025Adventure, Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle. May 29, 1940. Program #9 & #10. Fox Features syndication. "The Invisible Ghost" Part one. Commercials added locally. The Blue Beetle tackles a crooked slot machine gang. Dr.…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Black Jacket. 1940

By Keith May 31, 2025Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Kiddies are treated to new sounding theme music, and a nifty, new ring and identification tag. Sent especially from Annie just for you... and returning the foil seal from the…

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 – Death On The Bridge. ep189, 400303

By Keith May 3, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Title: The Bridge of Tragedy. After six months off work, Bill comes home to tell his wife Myra that he has a new job. When she learns it’s the only…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Blue Beetle – Blasting The Dynamite Ring (Parts one and two). ep7,8, 400524

By Keith April 28, 2025Adventure, Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle. May 24, 1940. Program #7 & #8. Fox Features syndication. "Blasting The Dynamite Ring" Part one. Commercials added locally. What is behind the series of explosions plaguing the…