1945 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – The Speckled Band. ep189, 451112

By Keith February 24, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes3 Comments

On a rainy day in 1883, Watson had just finished his breakfast, when Holmes surprises him while in disguise. On the streets as a ragged Begger, he has learned the…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Ingrid Bergman, Ella Mae Morse, William Bendix. ep168, 450329

By Keith February 15, 2026Command Performance, Music

Bob Hope spends a few moments as he jokes about it being Springtime, and of course chasing women. Ingrid Bergman joins Bob to dish out the jokes right back at…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello – Costello’s Father’s Day Gift. ep103, 450614

By Keith February 12, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Abbott remarks about Costello’s strange family. Why were his relatives carrying the sign, and why are his relatives living with him? Costello talks about bathroom mishaps, and relatives who are…

Abbott and Costello – Joining the Merchant Marines. ep85, 450125

By Keith February 5, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Costello enters in a naval officer’s uniform. Abbott is critical and thinks he’ll never pass the physical exam. Costello applies a little wordplay as he talks about a date he…

Sherlock Holmes – The Fifth of November. ep188, 451105

By Keith January 7, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Watson recounts the history of Guy Fox Day, and the celebrations enjoyed by children in the streets to commemorate the demise of the would-be assassin of yore. A man enters…

Adventures By Morse – The City Of The Dead 8 of 10. 440226

By Keith December 27, 2025Adventure, Adventures by Morse

Tempers flare as the gang still points fingers at each other for the strange happenings. Once the dust settles, Doc reviews the clues more fully. An explanation of most of…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

V-Disc 502 A And B Toscanini And The NBC Symphony Orchestra Nutcracker Suite Part 3 And 4. 450900

By Keith December 14, 2025Music

The final 10 minutes of the classic Christmas favorite. Cue it up with V-Disc 501 for the complete Nutcracker Suite.

V-Disc 501 A And B Toscanini And The NBC Symphony Orchestra Nutcracker Suite Part 1 And 2. 450900

By Keith December 13, 2025Music

The first 10 minutes of the classic Christmas favorite. Cue it up with V-Disc 502 for the complete Nutcracker Suite.

In Review (MBS) 1945 In Review. 451225

By Keith December 1, 2025Documentary and Interview

William Lang narrates the news headlines. The top feature has been the first Christmas not at war, and GI's were coming home A year of victory. A middle aged man…

Abbott and Costello- Job at A Department Store, With Claire Trevor. ep64, 440511

By Keith November 26, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

When Lou enters, he tells about relatives who were visiting on his uncle’s ranch. Jokes about livestock and farmwork are the theme of the day. Ken Niles arrives with the…