1944 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

G. I. Jive (AFRS) Bing Crosby – Roleo Rolling Along. ep617, 1944

By Keith June 8, 2025GI Jive, Music

GI Jill is back and wants to go on a date with the soldiers serving overseas. She has her own juke box, and is ready to serve up some of…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Boston Blackie – The Star Of The Nile. ep4, 440714

By Keith June 4, 2025Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Valuable jewels, beautiful dames, and Boston Blackie are all on a train. A formula for something big to happen. Of course, the jewel comes up missing, and Farraday blames Blackie.…

Mr. and Mrs. North – Murder By The Book. 440301

By Keith May 20, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

Or, Gordon Gilroy. Note: (440301 is an Incorrect date). Going to visit a friend, the North's meet Gordon Gilroy. The grumpy old gent is the uncle of an author they…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Moonless Night. 440106

By Keith May 13, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons. January 6, 1944. CBS net. "The Case of The Moonless Night". Sponsored by: Anacin, Kalymnos, Heet, Kriptin, Bisodol, Hills Cold Tabs. Mr. Keen's in…

Nick Carter, Master Detective – Double Disguise. ep39, 440108

By Keith May 7, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

Or, Mystery of the Missing Heiress. A down on his luck man is desperate, and though he tries to rob Nick, the detective turns the situation around. The man is…

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Molle Mystery Theater (AFRS) The Letter. 441226

By Keith April 2, 2025Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

An installment of the Mystery Playhouse, and introduced by Peter Lorre. A respected plantation owner, Jeff Hammond, is found murdered and now his trusted employee Robert is in the limelight…

Mr. and Mrs. North – Literary Murder. ep57, 440126

By Keith April 1, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

On the way to see a movie, Pam remembers to tell Jerry about an important phone call. Why didn't she write the message down? Do matchbooks or napkins count? As…

Molle Mystery Theater – Bottle Imp (AFRS). 441212

By Keith February 14, 2025Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

Actually, an installment of the Mystery Playhouse, hosted by Peter Lorre. He presents a story about an empty bottle, but one that's not quite empty. Mr Wilder takes his wife…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Woman In Blue. 440615

By Keith February 12, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

A nervous Air Force officer waits to see Mr Keen. He is due to return overseas. Time is short, and he wants to find a woman he met, and fell…

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 – Sleigh Ride. ep112, 440206

By Keith February 6, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In Summerfield, the recent snowfall has Leroy yearning to stay home from school so he can play in the snow. His job at faking an illness was so good that…