1942 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Fred Allen (Texaco Star Theater) Santa Claus Sits Down, with Rise Stevens. 421220

By Keith December 29, 2022Comedy, Fred Allen

Taking some veiled jabs at his favorite rival, Jack Benny, Fred changes to joke about a plan in New York to use magnets to clean the streets. Allen's Alley residents…

NBC News Roundup with John MacVane. 420104

By Keith December 28, 2022Documentary and Interview

From London, war reports from across the globe come in. Decisions from government officials, shared ideas in industry and critics of some of the war strategies. Air power is the…

Dark Fantasy – Resolution, 1841. ep7, 420102

By Keith December 27, 2022CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Laura Cabot, in the current time in 1942, tells of an event that began for her just a few days ago on New Years Eve. As we join her in…

Nick Carter – An Angle On Murder ep29, 431025

By Keith December 19, 2022Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

A great need for secrecy has John going to Nick Carter for help. The secret turns deadly, as Nick meets some of John's friends who might want to do him…

A black and white book cover with the title "You Can't Do Business With Hitler" in bold red letters at the top. A man in a suit with a serious expression is in the foreground, while Hitler's face is in the background, partially obscured by smoke. The author's name, John Roy Carlson, is written in smaller letters at the bottom.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Heads They Win – Tails We Lose. ep1, `1942

By Keith September 29, 2022Drama

Recounts the trouble an American businessman had in dealing with the Nazi's just before the war broke out. To further demonstrate the heavy political overtones that Germany had supposedly practicing,…

Red Skelton – Impressing Others. ep34,,, 420526

By Keith May 26, 2022Comedy, Red Skelton

The topic of the day is movies, and screen tests that Red and the cast have been involved in. Ozzie and Harriot sing, I Really Like You. Deadeye drives the…

Red Skelton (Raleigh Cigarette Program) Superstitious People. ep18, 420203

By Keith February 3, 2022Comedy, Red Skelton

Truman Bradley talks with Red about the hats that women are wearing this Spring. Ozzie talks about a horse thief relative, then Harriet enters to keep the fashion discussion alive,…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Norman Corwin (CBS) The Plot To Overthrow Christmas. 421224

By Keith January 3, 2022Drama

In poetic form, this story begins with Nero, who is being summoned for an unholy council. A plot is being formed to overthrow the most favored of holidays. The meeting…

Red Skelton – Supermarkets, Food Shopping. epp7, 411118

By Keith November 18, 2021Comedy, Red Skelton

Features Wonderful Smith, Ozzie Nelson, and Harriot Hilliard. After Ozzie plays a long, swinging, opening number, I I I, Red is introduced. Red talks about how he has been doing…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Over Here (NBCB) Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone. 421226

By Keith November 2, 2021Music

Playlist Serenade Ala King (Benny Goodman). Janet Blair is interviewd with a word for the troops overseas. Dating, Christmas gifts, mileage rationing. Jack dances with Janet Blair. Jack benny and…