1949 – Page 37 – Retro Radio Podcast

Martin and Lewis – Dorothy Kirsten. ep22, 491014.

By Keith October 14, 2021Comedy

Dean and Jerry joke about women, then are joined by Florence to offer a woman's perspective on the humor. Although Florence is now called, Condeleah, at least for today's script.…

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 – Name The Baby Contest. ep295, 480929

By Keith September 29, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The day begins at the Water Commissioner's office. Gildy is visited by a man who has an insurance policy for the baby. A policy provided courtesy of the Jolly Boys…

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 – Money In A Shoebox. ep571, 490118

By Keith September 7, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Ordinary objects around the house can suddenly become the focus of a story, and that seems to be the case with a shoebox, and Fibber McGee. When Fibber comes home…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Trixie Van Duzen. 460709

By Keith September 3, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner has walked out after feeling that Lum should let him be manager of the new hotel. Today Dick Huddleston talks with Lum about the happenings of the kjob position.…

Life with Luigi – Go West, Young Man. ep45, 490828

By Keith August 28, 2021Comedy, Life with Luigi

In his letter home to his mama, Luigi tells how his business is going. He is also having trouble paying Pasquali his overdue rent. Later in Luigi's English class, the…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – Police Academy – Mario Koski. ep12, 490825.

By Keith August 25, 2021Detective and Mystery, Dragnet2 Comments

Joe Friday and Ben Romero work the Robbery detail. After checking their stats, the cops hit the street and follow up on clues. But there is another story going on…

Great Gildersleeve – Laughing Coyote Ranch. ep327, 490819

By Keith August 19, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Featuring Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeve. A reproduction of a script that was performed at an earlier date with Harold Peary in the starring role. This recording is very…

Martin and Lewis – Victor Moore. 490816

By Keith August 16, 2021Comedy

Dean and Jerry have had some success at their nightclub act lately, and they talk about it. Neighbor, Sheldon Leonard, pops in to joke a little about horse racing, then…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Ford Theater – The Horn Blows At Midnight. 490304

By Keith August 15, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

The much awaited, much anticipated performance of Jack Benny's most famous flop. Though it failed in the box office, this airing of the film was actually more popular than the…

Martin and Lewis – Guest, William Boyd. 490802

By Keith August 2, 2021Comedy

Get ready for some cowboy fun with Bill "Hop Along Cassidy" Boyd as today's guest. Dean opens with a song, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. Dean and Jerry argue…