Colgate Show – Host: Al Jolson, Guest: Monte Wooly (Frragment). 430330
The audio resolution is low but clear. Al Jolson introduces his guest, Monte Wooly. Famous for his beard, a few jokes about barbers give way to the lack of celebrity…
Burns and Allen – Playing Santa Claus, with Charles Laughton. 431221
Gracie gets sentimental over her Christmas tree, and hopes for a white Christmas. Their friend Nigel Bowlingbroke is planning a pageant, and has roles for George and Gracie. Since George refuses to play Santa, Gracie thinks Charles Lawton might do it. Bill Goodwin pops in for a sponsor message.
Mr and Mrs North – Sylvia Fleming Murdered (Partial). ep19, 430505
Or, Pam And The Orange Scarf When Silvia is found murdered, her roommate goes to the Norths for help. She's afraid of going to the police for fear of being…
The Whistler – Tangled Web. ep69, 430910
Claud and Leta are home from college, and learn that they are expected to be married before their aunt Hester dies. The old biddy wants to keep the fortune in…
Aldrich Family – Mary’s New Dress (Sergeant Birch). 431104
There seems to be trouble at the dinner table, when Mary is giving the cold shoulder to Henry over a matter of a dress. Is the story about Sgt. Birch…
Aldrich Family – Everyone Sleeps Over (or, Moving Day). ep206, 431007
One thing about teenagers, is that they can have a lot of fun with things that parents consider a bore. For example, at Kathleen's house it's moving day, and Henry…
Abbott and Costello – Trip To Palm Springs. 431202 (RV61 retro681)
Welcome to another Retro Radio Vault. Taking you back to the days when radio was young, and digging out episodes from our first season. Before those old fashioned Retrobots share…
Christmas Eve At The Front Special (CBS)- Bob Hope. 431224 (retro646)
Merry Christmas! Bonus Tracks: Keith shares a few thoughts on this special, and warns of audio qualirty issues in doing live remotes in the old radio days. Dick Haymes and…
Retro OTRDiary 39 Veterans Day Special, with GI Jive and Command Performance. (retro640)
In this installment of the Retro Radio Diary, Keith announces what will follow in the episode, and with a nod to fans of Lum and Abner, we get the show…
The Whistler – Destiny. ep68, 430903
The balding, 45 year old Milton Strong plans to ask for a raise, but his boss has other plans. He’s being retired. Is that such a bad thing? He now…