1942 – Page 21 – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

KECA In Person Dinah Shore (NBC) A Merry American Christmas. 421225

By Keith October 31, 2021Music

Announcer: Truman Bradley. Playlist A Merry American Christmas Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Blue Skies. As Long As You're Not in Love with Someone Else. When the Lights Go on Again…

Mayor Of The Town (NBC) A Christmas Carol. 421224

By Keith October 29, 2021Drama

The classic Christmas tale, featuring everyone's favorite Scrooge, Lionel Barrymore. After giving his tardy employee a hard time, Scrooge leaves Bob Cratchet and is found in the waerehouse. Even his…

Edward R Murrow (CBS) Christmas In England. 421224

By Keith October 28, 2021Documentary and Interview

Reporting on how American troops are making Christmas brighter for the kids in London. Homesick soldiers from big sergeants on down, sharing the hope of the season.

Image of a yellow globe with a map of the world, depicting continents and oceans in detail.

Whistler – Urge to Kill. ep21, 421004

By Keith October 4, 2021Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Phil Putnam and Henry Drake had built their factory, and with war demands production has tripled. Henry has been absent minded, forgetting where important papers are, and where he has…