1943 – Page 17 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Mrs Uppington Joins Wacs. ep348, 430119

By Keith January 19, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is muffled, and soft, but otherwise clear. Though meatless Tuesdays reigned along with rationing, Fibber rants on his insistence at being served at the butcher shop. There's also a…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Billy Mills Is In Hospital. ep347, 430112

By Keith January 12, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

At the town meeting, Fibber was designated angel of mercy to visit people in the hospital. Mirt the phone operator tells about a relative, and his horse. The call goes…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Your Hit Parade – First Song – Praise The Lord And Pass The Ammunition (#8) (AFRS). 430109

By Keith January 9, 2021Music, Your Hit Parade

Playlist: Dearly Beloved, ranked: 9 When the Lights Go On Again, ranked: 5 Moonlight Becomes You, ranked: 4 Mr Five by Five, ranked: 7 Why Don't You Fall in Love…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Cuts Down His Old Suit For Molly. ep346, 430105

By Keith January 5, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Too comfortable in his domicile, and after Molly's dinner, Fibber has nothing to complain about. Enjoying a cigar, and comfy slippers, Fibber is in a generous mood. He has even…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

World News Today (CBS). 431219 (retro644)

By Keith November 22, 2020Documentary and Interview, Retro Original

Merry Christmas! Enjoy this slice of life from the war years of 1943. The news is brutal, but timely as it can be with the technology of the day. Before…

Bing Crosby – Kraft Music Hall (NBC) Phil Silvers. 431216

By Keith November 9, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Bing gets started with, Pistol Packing Mama. Ukie joins Bing to get picked on, and flirt with Joan Davis . They look for missing Christmas presents as the songs…

Suspense – Statement Of Employee Henry Wilson. ep64, 431102

By Keith November 2, 2020Suspense, Suspense and Horror

A tale that recounts the final moments of a man's life. A gent named Henry Wilson is a little, nervous man. Through voice over, he narates the drama of his…

Suspense – The Diary of Sophronia Winters (Agnes Mooorehead). ep39, 430427

By Keith October 31, 2020Suspense, Suspense and Horror

A spinster takes a vacation after the passing of her father. After a dedicated life as her father's care taker, the naive Sophronia is thrilled with the sensuous life of…

Suspense – Fear Paints a Picture (Nancy Coleman). ep37, 430413

By Keith October 21, 2020Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Featuring Nancy Coleman. After the death of Benjamin Powell, he makes his high strung and neurotic daughter his heir. As long as she doesn't go insane before her 23rd birthday.…

Suspense – Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble. ep36, 430406

By Keith October 14, 2020Suspense, Suspense and Horror

In keeping with the famous Shakesperean play, old hags speak the opening line. For this production, we learn the hags are actually young women who set the stage. They notice…