1949 – Page 21 – Retro Radio Podcast

American actress and singer Alice Faye. She is seated in a chair, wearing a white blouse and dark skirt, and is looking off to the side with a slight smile on her face. The background is dark and there is a decorative pattern visible on the wall behind her. Shepherd Conservation Society.

Phil Harris – Morbid Wal Paper (The Kangarooo). ep93, 490306

By Keith March 6, 2022Comedy, Phil Harris

Alice talks to the girls about her idea to redecorate. It seems that part of the show has been snipped, as it switches abruptly to the following scene. Remley is…

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 Has A Music Lesson. 490227

By Keith February 27, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny - Jack Has A Music Lesson. 490227. Mel Blanc, as Jack's violin teacher dreads approaching Jack's house. Jack seems to have misplaced his violin, and asks Rochester for…

Buster Brown Gang – Kulah’s Brother. 490226

By Keith February 26, 2022Juvenile

Smiling Ed McConnel gets the story ready. It's one about that returning favorite hero, little Kula and his genie of the jug. Kula is a fisherman boy who found the…

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 – Gildy the Opera Star. ep316, 490223

By Keith February 23, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's morning in Summerfield, and Gildersleeve rises early, but Birdie doesn't quite have breakfast ready. She doesn't mind though, does she? Gildersleeve answers Marjories question about his early rising by…

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.

Big Town – The Charity Killers. 490222

By Keith February 22, 2022Big Town, Detective and Mystery

A charity racket is running in town, but it isn't what you might think. A racketeer approaches two little old ladies, with his ideas of extortion, and seperating them from…

Let George Do It – Journey Into Hate. ep122, 490221

By Keith February 21, 2022Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A woman is worried over her sister. The details are just vague enough to entice George Valentine into learning more about her case. When Brooksie learns the woman is in…

Great Gildersleeve – Leila Returns. ep315, 490216

By Keith February 16, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The theme of recent shows deal with Gildersleeve investment in Adeline's very successful hat shop. With Leroy's help, he does some redecoration in the hat shop. Leroy relaxes by heading…

Great Gildersleeve – The Hat Shop’s Grand Opening. ep314, 490209

By Keith February 9, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Today, Gildersleeve finds himself in business with Adeline. They are about to open the hat shop that she will operate out of her house. Marjorie talks with him about the…

Great Gildersleeve – Adelines Hat Shop. ep313, 490202

By Keith February 2, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

After dinner, Gildersleeve relaxes his overstuffed body in his overstuffed chair, as the kids try to make him comfortable. Marjorie mentions Adelines past as a hat shop owner, and that…

Phil Harris – The Fire Chief. ep88, 490130

By Keith January 30, 2022Comedy, Phil Harris

Last week, the Harris family was in Washington DC for the inaugural festivities, and are now returning home. Alice, the girls and Phil share a few secrets about the monuments…