1945 – Page 5 – 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.

GI Jive (AFRS) Tommy Dorsey, Blue Skies. ep705, 1945

By Keith July 13, 2025GI Jive, Music

It's the jukebox of the air, just for troops overseas, and GI Jill delivers the tunes. Tommy Dorcey presents, Blue Skies. Hellen Forrest sings, When They Ask About You. Jill…

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

Sherlock Holmes – Problem of Thor Bridge. ep183, 451001

By Keith June 27, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Paying a visit to Holmes, Watson finds his friend in a gay mood, and on a new case. Holmes lays out the details of the murder in the governor's mansion.…

Sherlock Holmes – The Eyes Of Mr Leyton. ep182, 450924

By Keith June 17, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

In the shady streets and alleys of Limehouse, Watson describes the decrepit sights of opium houses, and is fooled by Holmes disguise as he offers aid to the pathetic figures…

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 – Visit by Aunt Hattie. ep155, 450204

By Keith June 5, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As we eavesdrop in on the family in Summerfield, we get a look at wartime sentiments as Leroy fantasizes at being a bombardier. Aunt Hattie has come for a visit,…

CBS Evening News – War News Updates. 450513

By Keith May 23, 2025Documentary and Interview

What happened this day in news? What were the hot topics of concern? Robert Krout reports on the National Day of Prayer. Island attacks, fighting on Okinawa, New Guinea, and…

Molle Mystery Theater – The Eleventh Juror. 450403

By Keith May 15, 2025Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

Join the tense emotions of a jury room as deliberations are made in a murder trial. It should be a clear-cut case, but one juror holds out, insisting there's reasonable…

Roy Rogers – Tom Barnes, Texas Ranger. ep11, 450130

By Keith March 28, 2025Roy Rogers, Western

The music starts off with Roy Rogers singing, You Are My Sunshine. Perry tells Roy about deciding to run his own ranch, instead of leading the orchestra. Pat Friday sings,…

Sherlock Holmes – Colonel Warburton’s Madness. ep180, 450910

By Keith March 12, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Watson had found himself in a mystery, and wrote a letter to describe the problem to his friend Holmes. A friend of Mrs. Watson, a proponent of woman's rights, is…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – A Day at Camp. 460507

By Keith February 22, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

As the end of the school year comes to a close, Archie and Betty sit on the porch, talking about their summer plans. Betty takes offense when Archie reveals his…

Sherlock Holmes – The Limping Ghost. ep179, 450903

By Keith February 1, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

A legend about a ghost sighting on the date he was hanged, is at the center of Watson's tale today. The invitation to visit the castle, and a dying, elderly…