1948 – Page 28 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

My Favorite Husband – Liz And The General. ep109, 480917

By Keith September 17, 2021Comedy, My Favorite Husband

Liz and George enjoy a breakfast. He is busy with his morning paper, and Liz wants some attention. They remember breakfast times of years gone past. The discussion turns to…

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 – Taking Care Of Baby. ep293 480915

By Keith September 15, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It has been a week since Gildersleeve has had a baby mysteriously thrust upon him to take care of. Subtle changes have crept into the household. With the womenfolk making…

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

Sam Spade – Lazarus Caper. 480912

By Keith September 12, 2021Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

It's time to dictate another report to his secretary, Effie Perine, and Sam is dead on his feet. Acting as an insurance investigator, Sam talks to a dead man, or…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Trip To Coney Island. ep74, 480906

By Keith September 6, 2021Comedy, My Friend Irma

What do you do on a hot, sweltering day in the city to keep cool? If you're Irma Peterson, a trip to Coney Island seems to be just the right…

Boston Blackie – Reynolds And The Stolen Goods. 480901

By Keith September 1, 2021Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Blackie shops for jewelry, but it's all way too expensive. The clerk has a special deal. A necklace worth $10000 that he'll let go for just 10 cents. Hey, it's…

You Are There – The Execution Of Joan Of Arc, 1481AD. 480829

By Keith August 29, 2021Drama, You Are There

Joan of Arc has been held, and chained in a dungeon as the CBS reporters catch up with her. Is she a saint, or a witch? Based on real historical…

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 – Molly’s Toothache. ep555, 480525

By Keith August 24, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber talks politics to Molly. She is under the weather with an aching tooth that she wants to keep a secret as Wallace Wimple visits. Molly refuses to see a…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Making Baseball Cologne. ep554, 480518

By Keith August 17, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is busily working in his home made laboratory. Fibber has an idea for the ideal men's cologne, a Baseball scent. Mr. Williams, the weatherman drops in with his two…

Adventures of Sam Spade – The Critical Author Caper. ep112, 480815

By Keith August 15, 2021Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Gabrielle Leggit is a missing person who Sam is now dictating his report about. The young woman has flown the coupe and is suspected of swiping things from the mansion.…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fishing Season Opens. ep553, 480511

By Keith August 10, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly and Doc Gamble join Fibber for a fishing trip. After a battle of wits, Fibber and Doc make a wager on who can catch the biggest fish. As Doc…