1947 – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Tries to Renew Romance with Eve. ep255, 470910

By Keith September 11, 2026Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

On a quiet Sunday, Gildy's failed family board game night leaves him wide awake, thinking about Eve Goodwin. A visit to Peavey's drugstore and a box of chocolates lead to a romantic musical reunion—but can Gildersleeve handle Eve's cultured personality?

Depiction of Jesus Christ in a purple robe, reaching out with one hand.

Greatest Story Ever Told – They Which See Not, Shall See. ep16, 470511

By Keith August 15, 2026Drama, Greatest Story

A drama of spiritual vision. Peter and John discuss healing both the physically blind and the spiritually blind. Elsewhere, we join a boy named Paul and his father, Joshua, who…

Crime Club – Murder Makes A Mummy. ep27, 470529

By Keith August 12, 2026Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

The librarian has the book waiting for you, so come right over for the absorbing story of a corpse who wouldn't be bound by the rules. Barney, an Egyptology enthusiast…

Danger, Doctor Danfield – Mad Men Strike Swiftly. 470105

By Keith August 11, 2026Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

A man sits on death row for a murder he claims he didn't commit. Believing his story, Doc Danfield sets out to gather hard evidence before time runs out. Standing…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Called in by the IRS. ep254, 470604

By Keith July 21, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Leroy has been a little too rambunctious in the house, and Birdie is forced to tell Gildersleeve’s about his activities. Despite the seriousness of the broken window, she presents the…

Crime Club – Murder On Margin. ep26, 470522

By Keith July 14, 2026Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

An intriguing story of the stocks of passion, and the bonds of death. After a tough day at work, a Manicurist and a barber talk about living a better lifestyle.…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – The Shanghai Secret. ep1, 470703

By Keith July 11, 2026Adventure, Scarlet Queen

Note: If this seems like a repeat, it is... sort of. It's almost identical to the audition show (The Death of David Malone), although there are some minor differences, and…

The Great Gildersleeve – Leroy Excluded from Craig’s Party. ep250, 470507

By Keith June 30, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

as Gildy tries to relax on the sofa, Leroy enters with a problem. The latest family drama deals with being in a fight with Craig Bullard. Between piggy banks, Craig…

Crime Club – The Corpse Wore A Wig. ep24, 470508

By Keith June 10, 2026Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

An intriguing story about a method of dying. The busy police inspector, Schmidt has been having a rough day, when Cassidy reports even more work load when another inspector has…

Greatest Story Ever Told – The Resurrection. ep11, 470406

By Keith May 30, 2026Drama, Greatest Story

Outside the gates of the palace of Pontius Pilate, the mob has left, and a single man stands to make a request. Joseph of Arimathea makes claims to show Pilate…