1943 – Page 56 – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen – With Jose Iturbi and Deems Taylor. 430309

By Keith March 9, 2016Burns and Allen, Comedy

Still determined to play her One Finger Concerto with Paul Whiteman's orchestra, Gracie keeps practicing. Her insistent practice is getting on the nerves of George, Herman, and Paul Whiteman himself.…

Bing Crosby – Kraft Music Hall – Guest Host, Bob Crosby – Guest, Lum And Abner. 431111

By Keith March 8, 2016Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Substituting for brother Bing, Bob Crosby sings a wartime tune, I Yearn to Return to the One I Love on the Ground. Ukie wants to be Bobs companio n…

Adventures in Research – I Scream You Scream. ep5, 430302

By Keith March 5, 2016Adventures in Research, Documentary and Interview

One of the most popular people on the Summertime streets is the ice cream man. Todays story tells the story behind ice cream. Dispelling a popular myth about it's origin…

Vic and Sade – Vic Entertains Dottie. 430305.

By Keith March 5, 2016Comedy, Vic and Sade

Audio is a touch slow, otherwise it's good. In the small house halfway up the next block, Vic and Sade talk in their living room. hank Gutstop phones to borrow…

Burns and Allen – With Madeleine Carroll. 430302

By Keith March 2, 2016Burns and Allen, Comedy

In New York, George and Gracie are joined by their little duck, Herman. How will the feisty little duck be taken by the hotel staff? Tootsie Bagwell and Bill Goodwin…

Fred Allen – Take It Or Leave It, With Phil Baker. 430228

By Keith February 28, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred jokes about Veronica Lake's new hair fashion, as Portland enters to add her thought on the topic. The teasing turns to the topic of Phil Baker, before moving on…

Your Hit Parade – First Song – Why Don’t You Fall In Love With Me (#4) (AFRS). 430123

By Keith February 25, 2016Music, Your Hit Parade

Audio is good, but could be better. Playlist Frank Sinatra sings, I Heard You Cried Last Night. ranked 4. The Hit Paraders sin, In My Arms. ranked5. Bea Wayne sings,…

Great Gildersleeve – The Keystone Club (Recreation). ep70, 430221

By Keith February 21, 2016Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Note: Find more modern audio productions of the Great Gildersleeve at: American Radio Theater presents The Lost Gildersleeve This modern audio drama starts with Gildersleeve in his office, but Bessie…

Adventures in Research – The King of Ice. ep3, 430216.

By Keith February 16, 2016Adventures in Research, Documentary and Interview

Modern conveniences were unheard of in times before the 19th century. For instance, ice was only a seasonal feature, and an unimaginable luxury in the tropics, until the Ice King.…

Vic and Sade – Dotties Letter From Chuck. 430215.

By Keith February 15, 2016Comedy, Vic and Sade

Uncle Fletcher and Sade sit in the next room while Dottie reads a personal letter. Peals of laughter from Dottie indicate there's good news from back home, but uncle Fletcher…