1948 – Page 22 – Retro Radio Podcast

Let George Do It – The Seven Dead Years. ep105, 481025

By Keith October 25, 2021Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A man is looking for a missing woman. It's been nearly seven years and is about to cost him thousands of dollars. The man, Mr Samuels is an insurance agent…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Heart Of Gold. ep5, 481024

By Keith October 24, 2021Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Philip thought his client had a heart of gold, but he was soon to learn how hard that heart can be. Philip's new job leads him along a trail involving…

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 – Adopting The Baby. ep298, 481020

By Keith October 20, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

On a walk during this fine Autumn day, Gildersleeve learns from Judge Hooker that the baby could be taken away. The thing to do is adopt her. There's just one…

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 – Sorry Wrong Number. 481017

By Keith October 17, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is home taking a bath, so Don cuts to Mary's house as she talks to her maid Pauline about her date with Jack. A phone call comes in from…

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 – Murder By Prophecy. 480927

By Keith October 15, 2021Suspense and Horror

In an old cemetary outside a New England town, a man finds himself trapped in a mausoleum. Flashback: The man is in need of cash to bail him out of…

Great Gildersleeve – Visit By Aunt Hattie. ep297, 481013

By Keith October 13, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The house is filled with song as the family gets ready for the day. The kids are off to school, and Throckmorton gets ready for work when a telegram comes.…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – chill of death. ep429, 480104

By tom October 12, 2021Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Lamont looks into the possibility of insurance fraud mixed with murder by an elderly couple whose maids have a curious tendency to die of pneumonia shortly after being employed.

Philip Marlowe – The Panama Hat. ep3. 481010

By Keith October 10, 2021Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

An all expenses paid weekend in Malibu, a red head, and a white Panama hat are just a few of the ingredients that combine for the next adventure for Philip…

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 – One For The Book. ep75, 481121

By Keith October 9, 2021Quiet Please, Science Fiction, Suspense and Horror

A story about an Air base that has been built on an old dry lake bed. Lake Muroc now hosts all sorts of test planes, fighters, bombers, and even ground…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Box 13 – short assignment. ep7, 481003

By tom October 3, 2021Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Episode 07. A meek little detective named George Flit hires Dan Holiday to help prevent a suicide.