1948 – Page 26 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Greatest Story Ever Told – The Reward Is Great. ep85, 481114

By Keith November 14, 2021Drama, Greatest Story

The good deeds of Syrus the just are well known. We find him in his shop in the marketplace, and he gives time off, so his young worker can see…

Two gold wedding bands resting on a wooden table, symbolizing commitment, love, and marriage.

My Favorite Husband – Learning To Drive. 481113

By Keith November 13, 2021Comedy, My Favorite Husband

The story of a couple who have been married for 10 years, and like it. At breakfast, Liz has a plan to see George's face while he reads the morning…

A Day in the Life of Dennis Day – Dennis Writes an Advise Column. 481113

By Keith November 13, 2021Comedy, Dennis Day

Dennis opens with a song, You Were Only Fooling. Mrs Anderson is excited when she gets a letter from her wealthy aunt. To make good impressions, she wants to roll…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary. 481111

By Keith November 11, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

Today's a special day in the Burns home. Gracie drops hints so George won't forget what the important day is. George isn't as dense as he appears. He just wants…

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 – Leila Is Back In Town. 481110

By Keith November 10, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In previous episodes, Gildy and Adeline have gotten engaged. Last week, at the climax of the engagement party festivities, a cab pulls up, and Leila gets out. Today Gildy mourns…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Eddie Cantor – Guest Jack Benny. ep91, 481217

By Keith November 7, 2021Comedy, Eddie Cantor

A classic show with two classic comedians. Prior to the show, Eddie Cantor makes a phone calls to get Jackk Benny on his show. He has to wait until Jack…

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 Hears An Echo and Sees a Psychiatrist. ep668, 481107

By Keith November 7, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Rochester tries to find something to whip up for Jack's breakfast. Jack reads the big news that Dewey just won the election. A famously incorrect news report as it turns…

Great Gildersleeve – Secret Engagement. 481103

By Keith November 3, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Last week, Gildy and Adeline got engaged. Flash back to the day after. He did it for the sake of the baby, and so the baby girl could be adopted.…

Jack Benny – Jack Goes Trick Or Treating. 481031

By Keith October 31, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

The boys of the Beaver club compare notes on what they got from trick or treating. As the kids keep comparing notes, they tell secrets about Jack. When the gang…

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 – The Room Where The Ghosts Live. ep32, 480112

By Keith October 30, 2021Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

Refusing to leave his house, the doctor can't help his aging patient, played by Ernest Chapel, the way he would like. The wound received from the old, black powder gun…