1941 – Page 23 – Retro Radio Podcast

Fibber McGee and Molly Fibber Needs Glasses (Sixth Anniversary Show(). ep283, 410415

By Keith June 11, 2019Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly has insisted that Fibber have his eyes checked. In the office of the Occulist, the Old Timer shares his good report from the doctor. Fibber gets confused over matters…

Behind The Mike – Amusing Stories Behind Radio. ep35, 410518

By Keith June 8, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Featuring: Graham Macknamee, Gilbert Martin. Al Simons helps to bring a few amusing stories behind the scenes in radio. A frustrated telephone operator and a question about the time, sound…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Builds a Telescope. ep282, 410408

By Keith June 4, 2019Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The latest fascination for Fibber is to build his own telescope. What does he need it for? Molly thinks he needs to see an eye doctor, worse than building any…

Behind The Mike – Enoch Lights Disappearance From The Airways. ep33, 410504

By Keith May 26, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

The story of orchestra leader, Enoch lights and his disappearance from the airwaves leads off the show. The musician recounts his successful tour, and a car ride back to Boston.…

Fred Allen – Radio The Great American Pastime. 410423.

By Keith April 23, 2019Comedy, Fred Allen

Feeling left out, Jimmy Wallington introduces Fred, then wants to have more to do in the show. Fred lets him in on the News Reel segment and tells how they…

Behind The Mike – Director Star Relations. ep31, 410420

By Keith April 20, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

We learn of some of the things that made radio broadcasts difficult in the early days. Namely, the quality of how certain microphones sounded. Also that early studios weren't always…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater, Gargantuas Keeper. 410416.

By Keith April 16, 2019Comedy, Fred Allen

After a quick opening joke or two, Fred and the Texaco News of the week features horse racing. Listen and learn how the gambling benefits everybody, and about the circular…

Behind The Mike – The Lee DeForrest Story. ep27, 410323

By Keith April 13, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview1 Comment

Karen Temple, a starlet, and ice skater, fell ill and after a lengthy hospital stay was told she may never be able to stand. She tells Graham Macnamee about her…

Fred Allen – Shortcut To A Nervous Breakdown. 410409.

By Keith April 9, 2019Comedy, Fred Allen

It's Springtime for Fred and his gang as he turns to the highlights from the world of news. Texaco News looks at topics surrounding the circus. Notorious for its colossal…

Behind The Mike – Pioneers Of Radio Entertainment. ep24, 410302

By Keith April 6, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Milton Cross, and Philip Callas join Graham Macnamee to talk about what announcers had to deal with in the early days of radio networks. A large fish, stand by bands,…