1948 – Page 13 – Retro Radio Podcast

Phil Harris and Alice Faye, a famous American couple in the entertainment industry, posing for a photograph

Phil Harris – Babysitters. 481212

By Keith December 12, 2023Comedy, Phil Harris

The scene is just after rehearsal for their radio show, and Alice complains about his choice of song. Just then, Mr. Scot, who Phil blew up a show or two…

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.

Boston Blackie – Killer Lightning. ep204, 481208

By Keith December 8, 2023Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A thunderstorm is rolling into town. It seems to be an ideal setting to dump a body. A doctor approaches Boston Blackie about the body that was found, and apparently…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

Quiet Please – Very Unimportant Person. ep77,481205

By Keith December 5, 2023Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

Ernest Chapel narrates a story where he is a man named, Tom. It's the end of life as we know it when he and a lady fly a small aircraft…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Trying To Get Football Tickets. 481203

By Keith December 3, 2023Comedy, Life of Riley1 Comment

Riley complains to Peg about Juniors behavior. He wants to give Junior a lesson in achieving things on merit, not by schmoozing and getting ahead by buttering up his teachers.…

Various baking and cooking equipment including measuring cups, mixing bowls, and utensils.

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Life in the New Apartment. 481119

By Keith November 10, 2023Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

For the past few days in their new apartment, Sally has noticed a change in Jim. Is he worried over things at the office? Money? Is he mad at her…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Key Caper. 480125

By Keith October 20, 2023Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Audio quality is poor. It would be OK, but it seems to have come from a recording where a microphone was placed near a radio speaker, and not tapped into…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Inner Sanctum Mysteries – Death Rides A Riptide. 480906

By Keith October 19, 2023Inner Sanctum, Suspense and Horror

A young couple walk along the beach when a stone is tossed their way. A stone with a note tied around it. Who threw the stone? What is the message?…

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Sally Finds An Apartment. 481111

By Keith October 5, 2023Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

Leaving the small town where she always lived, Sally moved to Capital City to be with her husband, Jim. He left the job he took only after having it a…

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Milford Brooks III. 481207

By Keith October 4, 2023Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The audition show for this long running, popular series. Johnny Dollar was a different kind of detective. He was actually a freelance investigator for insurance companies. He was always on…

A photograph of an indigenous island culture frame, set against a tropical background. The frame is made of intricately carved wood, with various patterns and symbols etched into its surface. It is propped up against a palm tree, with the ocean and other palm trees visible in the background. The overall effect is one of vibrant island culture and tradition, with the frame serving as a symbol of the region's rich artistic heritage.

Escape – Country Of The Blind. ep44, 480627

By Keith September 18, 2023Drama, Escape

You are in the mountains of Ecuador, surrounded by blind men who want to take your eyes. The classic tale by HG Wells. An adventuresome mountain climber discovers a lost…