1949 – Page 21 – Retro Radio Podcast

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George Has a Cold (Marlene Dietrick). 490317

By Keith March 17, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

George has a cold, and Gracie hovers over him like a mother hen over her chick. Her home remedies are less than desireable. Gracie then tells him about the play…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Doc Gamble Day. ep579, 490315

By Keith March 15, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

There's a big surprise in store for Doc Gamble, with the whole gang honoring him. It all started by an inspiration by an unlikely source, Fibber McGee. He talks to…

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.

Box 13 – Death Is A Doll. ep30, 490313

By Keith March 13, 2022Box 13, Detective and Mystery

The latest request that comes into box 13 is for help with a case of voodoo. The normally practical minded Dan isn't discounting any possibilities as he heads out for…

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

My Favorite Husband – Charity Revue. 490311

By Keith March 11, 2022Comedy, My Favorite Husband

This morning in the Cooper house, George is still getting dressed as Liz talks to Katie about her latest idea that George doesn't approve of. Once George comes to the…

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 – The Elk’s Club Mortgage. ep578, 490308

By Keith March 8, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Life is full of unsolved mysteries, but one of the most pressing is why the Elks club would make Fibber their Financial Secretary. He writes a speach to deliver at…

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…

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…