1944 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Has Pneumonia, Gildersleeve Calls. ep397, 440328

By Keith August 12, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Passing through Wistful Vista, Gildersleeve takes Leroy to visit the McGee's. They're surprised to meet Beulah at the door. Though the McGee's have left that morning, Beulah reveals she knows…

Fibber McGee and Molly – My Old Mandolin. ep396, 440321

By Keith August 5, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Guest announcer, Harry Vonzel opens the show. Relaxing at home, Fibber is confused over a crossword puzzle, while Molly enjoys a murder mystery novel. An encounter with the hall closet…

G.I. Jive (AFRS) Count Basie, Blue Lou. ep706, 1944

By Keith August 3, 2025GI Jive, Music

Bringing a little slice of life from back home to the troops serving overseas, GI Jill is in charge of the jukebox of the air. Playlist: Count Basey leads off…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Mcgee’s Hire Beulah One Day a Week. ep395, 440314

By Keith July 29, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's official, the McGee's have hired Beulah to work, and off the microphone the maid is busy whipping the place into shape. A phone call to invite Doc Gamble to…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Makes a Radio Speech, Red Cross. ep394, 440307

By Keith July 22, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly is excited to learn that Fibber is to deliver a speech over the radio. Isn't he nervous at all? What made the Elks club pick him over Mr. Wellington,…

Mr. and Mrs. North – The Norths Get Wired For Sound. ep82, 440719

By Keith July 17, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

The Norths go for a walk to cool off on a hot summer day. After seeing a record shop where you can make recordings, and trying to be romantic, they…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Girl Who Flirted. 440203

By Keith July 16, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

A museum curator hires a flirtatious girl. Suddenly, in the middle of painting a copy of a portrait, she disappears. The clues for the mystery are laid out when the…

Mr. and Mrs. North – Gangster Douglas Grant (Mystery Playhouse). 440412

By Keith July 11, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

Mystery Playhouse was a production of AFRS and hosted by Peter Lorrie. Jerry is upset that a man keeps calling for Pam but hangs up on him. Once Pam gets…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Missing Witness. 440113

By Keith July 10, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

CBS net. "The Case of The Missing Witness". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kalymnos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Cold Tabs. A famous fashion designer has killed her daughter's lover...or has she? Bennett…

Nick Carter, Master Detective – Nine Hours To Live. ep40, 440115

By Keith July 8, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

Or... Nick Carter and the Death House Mystery. A last moment request is emblazoned across the radio waves. Is there hope for the condemned man with Nick Carter working his…