1949 – Page 22 – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – George’s Birthday Just Around The Corner. 490127

By Keith January 27, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Features Gene Kelley. Gracie visits her friend Blanche to talk about George's upcoming birthday. (Actually, I think Georges birthday was a week ago, on January 20.) Blanche tries to help…

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 – New Man In the Water Department. ep312, 490126

By Keith January 26, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In floyds barber shop, Gildersleeve gets a tuch up on his appearance before heading off to the office. Gildy seems securely set in his job, so why hurry? Floyd convinces…

Let George Do It – Till Death Do Us Part. ep118, 490124

By Keith January 24, 2022Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

Danger is his stock in trade, so if it's loaded with dynamite and needs to stay confidential, write to George Valentine. A woman writes to George about a family problem…

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 – Three to Die. ep23, 490123

By Keith January 23, 2022Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Dan recieves a letter to meet a man who is in charge of building a tunnel under the river. There is trouble with sabotage that will cause him to finish…

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy’s Toothache. ep311, 490119

By Keith January 19, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a droopy and gray afternoon in Summerfield that finds the Great Gildersleeve arriving home, if he can survive the slippery sidewalk. Leroy gets a little chewing out when he…

Let George Do It – The Payoff is Murder. ep117, 490117

By Keith January 17, 2022Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

If it's touch and go with trouble, and you want a way out, write to George Valentine. The latest to let George do it is a letter from a woman…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

You Are There – Mutiny In The Colonial Army, 1781AD. 490116

By Keith January 16, 2022Drama, You Are There1 Comment

General washington is faced with dealing with traitors in his ranks. Depending on how he handles this matter could mean the difference of falling to Brittish hands and losing the…

Great Gildersleeve – Good Neighbor Policy. ep310, 490112

By Keith January 12, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Or, Love Thy Neighbor. After working hard, Gildersleeve takes the day off and sleeps in. When rudely awakened by a loud noise from his neighbor, he surprises everybody by announcing…

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy the Author. ep309, 490105

By Keith January 5, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As the family relax at home, Leroy is enjoying a moment with his favorite detective, Dick Tracey. Marjorie relaxes with her favorite movie magazine. Gildersleeve is a little less relaxed…

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 – Forgets to Order Furnace Oil. ep569, 490104

By Keith January 4, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's a chilly winter day, but Fibber forgot to order more fuel oil for their furnace. He and Molly are trying to manage to keep as warm as they can,…