1943 – Retro Radio Podcast

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Jubilee (AFRS) Barney Bigard, Louis Jordan. ep46, 430927

By Keith July 12, 2026Jubilee, MusicNo Comments

Hosted by Ernie Whitman, the Jubilee gets kicked off by Louis Jordan and, Pistol Packing Mama. Crooner, Faye Carrol sings, My Devotion. Ernie reads from the mail bag. Louis Jordan…

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Jeanette MacDonald, Garry Moore, Jimmy Dorsey. ep82, 430906

By Keith June 28, 2026Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Dinah Shore who comes out singing, What Do You Do in the Infantry? Dinah reads from the mail bag, then introduces Jimmy Dorsey. Just after reading from the…

Adventures in Research – The Recluse of Fitzroy Square. ep15, 430511

By Keith April 18, 2026Adventures in Research, Documentary and Interview1 Comment

One of the best kept secrets of chemistry was discovered by a reclusive scientist, William Wooleston He started as a medical doctor, but took up the study of applied science.…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Lux Radio Theater – Once Upon A Honeymoon (Claudette Colbert). 430412

By Keith January 31, 2026Drama, Lux

Claudette Colbert is an American heiress, about to marry a Baron with Nazi ties. Should she go through with the marriage, become a spy, or flee for her life?

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Screen Guild Theater (CBS) – Holiday Inn, Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore. 430111

By Keith December 19, 2025Drama

A radio portrayal of Bing's hit film about a nightclub with a holiday theme. Bing, Jim Hardy, wants to marry Lila and settle down on the farm. She doesn't want…

Bing Crosby – Kraft Music Hall – Guest, Ed Gardner )Archie). 431202

By Keith December 15, 2025Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Bing sings, Victory Polka. Bing salutes farmers everywhere for their part in supporting the war effort. Ukie enters to see whether Bing missed him while he was gone. Is…

Bing Crosby – Kraft Music Hall – Guest, Victor Borge. 430204

By Keith December 8, 2025Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Bing sings, Me and my Gal. Trudy Irwin, girl singer, is played up to be Bing's niece in a brief comic bio. Uncle Harry Lillis (Bing) is the one…

Bing Crosby (Kraft Music Hall) Guest, Lucille Ball. 431007

By Keith November 30, 2025Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Bing gets patriotic in supporting the war effort by kicking off with the song, Get on The Road to Victory. Bing pitches the glories of the WAC (Women's Army…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Who is Going To Run The Gold Mine. 420813

By Keith October 20, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The baby left in the care of Lum and Abner turns out to not be a king, as they supposed. Instead, he's an heir to a gold mine, somewhere in…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbot and Costello – At The Circus with Alan Hale. 430316

By Keith October 6, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Note: Sometimes this show appears with the date: 440316 Bud and Lou joke about circus parades, and Lou's exploits in his past circus life. They tease Ken Niles, and his…