1943 – Page 9 – Retro Radio Podcast

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – Philomel Cottage (Orson Wells). ep61, 431007

By Keith October 7, 2021Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Orson Wells is back in this radio presentation of a short story by Agatha Christy. A married couple spend their honeymoon in a jungle paradise. Memories of the last week…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly -McGee’s Go To the Movies. ep371, 430928

By Keith September 28, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is full of pent up energy, and is restless as a kitten. He tells about the neighbor's new boarder, should the McGee's consider doing the same? A call to…

Suspense – The Most Dangerous Game (Orson Wells). ep59, 430923

By Keith September 23, 2021Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Features Orson Wells. A pleasure trip on a yacht turns into a desperate case of cat and mouse. When the yacht sinks, and the only survivor washes up on a…

Suspense – The Cross-Eyed Bear. ep58, 430916

By Keith September 16, 2021Suspense, Suspense and Horror

A young woman answers an ad about a job for a beautiful girl. She goes to the interview to learn about the unusual, and dangerous job. A wealthy eccentric has…

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

Command Performance – Marlene Dietrich, Johnny Mercer. ep82, 430909

By Keith September 9, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Marlene Dietrich who leads off with a song. Either she is one of the worlds worst singers, or she's just making a joke of the song. Shirley Ross…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Mystery Baby is Left in Gildy’s Car. ep292, 480908

By Keith September 8, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Summer is over, and Gildersleeve takes Marjorie and LeRoy shopping for school supplies. Uncle Mort gets the bill for the shopping spree, and is glad he only has two kids…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Frank Sinatra – Singing Contest. 430831

By Keith August 31, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

After a Summer vacation, George and Gracie are back, and talk about how well the troops received George's singing as they toured the bases. . The Happy Postman had a…

Command Performance – Judy Garland, Jimmy Durante, Bing Crosby. ep81, 430828

By Keith August 28, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosting is passed around, but is mostly handled by Bing Crosby. Judy Garland leads off with a medley including, Embraceable You, and The Man I Love. She reds from the…

Command Performance – Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra, Arthur Q Bryan. ep80, 430821

By Keith August 21, 2021Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Ginger Rogers. She introduces Frank Sinatra who sings, Embraceable You. After he made a successful appearance on an earlier Command Performance program, Mel Blanc returns. This time with…

Sherlock Holmes – The Missing Dancer. ep86, 430820

By Keith August 20, 2021Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

As the title implies, Sherlock Holmes is on the case of a missing person. Does the theater owner have something to do with it? Is Holmes right to threaten him…