1949 – Page 28 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Good Listener McGee. ep573, 490201

By Keith May 17, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly reads an article about cattle that are marooned in deep snow, but Fibber keeps interjecting his own comments that prevent her from finishing the story. Imagine that, Fibber interupting…

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.

Richard Diamond – The Stolen Purse. ep5, 490522

By Keith May 16, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

A pretty blonde, Dottie, slips into her mink coat as she is stopped by two thugs on her way out to the streets. She has a purse that becomes the…

Box 13 – Design for danger. 490605

By tom May 13, 2022Contributors, Detective and Mystery

Episode 42. Exconvict Johnny Tide is returning to Watertown seeking revenge.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Sleigh Ride. ep570, 490111

By Keith May 10, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Wistful Vistful has been coated with thre feet of snow through the night. Fibber and Molly remember childhood days of playing in the snow, and going on a date on…

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – Convincing William Boyd To Retire. 490505

By Keith May 5, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Burns and Allen - Convincing William Boyd To Retire. 490505. Featuring Hopalong Cassidy, also called Bill Boyd. George laments about being on television, but Gracie encourages him. George doesn't think…

Richard Diamond – Ralph Chase Case. ep4, 490515

By Keith May 2, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Get ready to take down all the clues from start to finish. Dick Diamond deals with a classic murder and cover up. A wealthy family, a body buried in the…

Red Skelton – Spring Cleaning. 490429

By Keith April 29, 2022Comedy, Red Skelton

The scene opens with a flashback to Red's house as he does Spring cleaning. He talks about the things that are mysteriously found after being lost. Lurene Tuttle is the…

Richard Diamond – Diamond in the Rough – Barton Case. ep2, 490501

By Keith April 26, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

One signature feature of hard boiled detectives is to be able to take a licking and keep on ticking. Dick Diamond doesn't disappoint when he takes a good roughing up,…

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 Decides To Trade In The Maxwell. 490424

By Keith April 24, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's home in Beverly Hills Rochester comments on Jack's preparations he takes to get ready for his performances in television. Such exotic behavior. He's joined by Polly before the…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Eddie Cantor. 490421

By Keith April 21, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

In the process of Spring house cleaning, Gracie has found George's old vaudeville trunk. She now goes through it with him, and talks about going to see his show, and…