1949 – Page 34 – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

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 – 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…

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 – 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…

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…

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…