1945 – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jubilee (AFRS) Benny Carter, Effie Smith. ep125, ep125, 450402

By Keith November 2, 2025Jubilee, Music

Ernie Whitman calls the shots and introduces the acts. Playlist: Benny Carter plays, Sweet Georgia Brown. Effie Smith sings, Embraceable You. The Four Blazes sing, Good Little Deal. Jimmy Rogers…

Boston Blackie – Oscar Wolfe, Troublemaker. ep23, 450611

By Keith October 31, 2025Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A particular thug in town is giving people trouble. His name is Oscar Wolfe, and even Shorty and a gang of his friends want to have a piece of the…

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 – Opening A Gas Station. 451129

By Keith October 20, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Bud and Lou have a new gas station and they talk about girls, work, cars, and things about servicing cars. After plenty of word playing, Lou talks about his new…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Jubilee (AFRS) Harry James, Kitty Kallen. ep123, 450312

By Keith October 19, 2025Jubilee, Music

Everybody's favorite supersized host is back, as Ernie Whitman calls on Harry James. Playlist The Harry James band plays while Kitty Kallan sings, I'm Beginning to See the Light. Eddie…

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.

Command Performance – Danny Thomas, Dick Haymes, Ginny Simms. ep163, 450222

By Keith October 12, 2025Command Performance, Music

John Garfield hosts, and after teasing with Ken Carpenter about girls, he introduces Ginny Simms. Ginny sings, Saturday Night is the Loneliest Night of the Week. John is joined by…

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.

Rogues Gallery – Blondes Prefer Gentlemen. 451004

By Keith October 8, 2025Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

When Richard Rogue meets the self proclaimed, most beautiful girl in the world while on vacation at a swanky resort, there's nothing but trouble awaiting him. Riding horseback with his…

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.

Command Performance – Dick Tracy In B Flat, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra. ep162, 450215

By Keith October 5, 2025Command Performance, Music

Normally done in a variety format stage show, today Command Performance features a star-studded cast to perform a short musical drama. Based on that all-time favorite detective, Dick Tracey. The…

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

Sherlock Holmes – The Manor House Case. ep185, 451015

By Keith September 30, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

A wealthy benefactor summons Sherlock Holmes to visit him in his weakened state. The German man wants Sherlock to impersonate him, and represent him to conclude a peace treaty. The…

Command Performance – Jeannie Crain, William Bendix, Gene Krupa Trio. ep161, 450208

By Keith September 28, 2025Command Performance, Music

The 19-year-old Jean Crane hosts the show, and has all the gents on the show going crazy. Harry james and his orchestra play, while Kitty Callan sings, I'm Beginning to…

Charlie Chan – Case Of The Marching Ants. 1945

By Keith September 23, 2025Detective and Mystery

Charlie and his #1 son tackle a mystery involving a man who had a superstitious fear of ants and black birds. Such a silly thing, but when he ends up…