1946 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photo of a vintage gas pump display. The display is for Signal Ethyl gasoline and shows the price per gallon as 20.9 cents. The sign on top of the pump reads "Signal Gasoline" and a large "S" emblem is also visible. The background of the photo is a blurry street scene with some cars visible in the distance.

The Whistler – A Present for Ricky. ep228, 461007

By Keith February 10, 2025Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Clyde is an aging dancer who learns that his younger dance partner and wife is looking to dump him. Who is Ricky? What can Clyde do to hang on to…

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

Archie Andrews – Poison Candy. 460511

By Keith February 8, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

In the home of Archie Andrews, dad enjoys reading the paper, and shares some of the top stories with mom. Except for one. It seems an old flame of his…

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 – Suspicious Will. 460131

By Keith February 4, 2025Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

Trying to pick up a hot dame, Rogue finds that pamela has just received word that her dad has been murdered. More troubles emerge when the judge, who is acting…

Archie Andrews – Double Date. 461019

By Keith February 1, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

To summarize in verse: The parents expect a quiet evening at home; A relaxing night, that doesn’t run late. Then Archie answers the ring of the phone; Two girls at…

Rogue’s Gallery – Jealousy Is a Strange Thing (Blue Eyes). ep50, 460606

By Keith January 31, 2025Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

As Richard Rogue takes care of mundane office chores, the change of pace in his world takes an upturn when a sultry woman walks through his door. Pat tells a…

Buster Brown Gang – Knights and Tournaments. 460727

By Keith January 25, 2025Buster Brown, Juvenile

Smiling Ed opens with a song, My Grandpa Is the Smartest man I Know. After a little joking around, Buster Browns friends present the story in the vane of King…

Buster Brown Gang – Pegasus The Great Winged Horse. 460526

By Keith January 11, 2025Buster Brown, Juvenile

The happy Buster Brown Gang are on the air! Smiling Ed and his friend Froggie greet the kids with a song, Grandpa Can Fix Anything. Smiling Ed doesn't waste any…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – New Years Eve Party With Fred Waring. ep497, 461231

By Keith December 31, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Music

OK, it's not really Fibber and Molly, but as promised in last week's episode, this is the replacement program featuring Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, while Fibber and Molly take…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack, Mary, Gladys and Dennis Go to a Nightclub. ep602, 461229

By Keith December 29, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

Rolling back the clock a little bit, we join Rochester singing in his sleep as Jack wakes him to talk about party preparations. Mary Livingston arrives and talks to Jack…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fixing Toys the Day Before Christmas. ep496, 461224

By Keith December 24, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As Fibber repairs toys for needy children, Wallace Wimple visits. He has his bird book with him, but he's not happy with the publisher. Could he write a better bird…