1940 – Page 4 – 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 – Murder In The Death House. ep16, 400107

By Keith March 15, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A citizens committee is organized to clean up crime, and corruption. Margot Lane is enthusiastic at being part of it, and drags her boss, Lamonte Cranston along to the meeting.…

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 – Monte is Captured by Kirby. 1940

By Keith December 14, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Hey kiddies! Get your own nifty shake up mug, usually 50 cents, but free for a limited time for the foil seal from the sponsor product. Man alive! What fun…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Models A Dress. ep253, 400618

By Keith June 18, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, Do It Again. Planning a trip, Fibber maps out a route, while Molly reviews her dress pattern. A phone call finds Molly getting the tragic news…

Jack Benny – Father’s Day, Henry Aldrich. ep379, 400616

By Keith June 16, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

In a rush to make the last day in the studio for the season, Jack and Don take a cab, they are joined by Mary, and Phil at the drugstore…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Wall Paper. ep252, 400611

By Keith June 11, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio resolution is a little low, with record player hum, and bleed through from other tracks, but good. Billy Mills opens with, You. On this lovely Spring Day, the McGee's…

Jack Benny – Vacation Plans. ep378, 400609

By Keith June 9, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

The last of the season is winding down, and Jack talks about how the months fly by. What about a vacation in Hawaii, where the seasons are all the same?…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Spaghetti Dinner For Stag Party. ep251, 400604

By Keith June 4, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, Hold Everything. Looking over his list of tasty treats for his stag party, Molly and the grocery clerk aren't sure Fibber has anything good. Mrs. Goldfarb…

Fibber McGee and Molly – The Circus. ep250, 400528

By Keith May 28, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills plays, why. The town is plastered with posters, and Fibber has two tickets for the circus. In calling for a taxi, Fibber learns that Mirt the phone operator…

Jack Benny – Formal Dinner For The Sponsor Without Jell-O. ep376, 400526

By Keith May 26, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

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Fibber McGee and Molly – Mcgee’s Mind Plumbers Hardware Store. ep249, 400521

By Keith May 21, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, Liza. After the grudge match of checkers last week to solve the fight between Fibber and Gildersleeve, the game seems to drag along. Tempers have toned…