1950 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Dragnet – Big Key. ep50, 500525

By Keith December 10, 2025Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Assigned to homicide detail, a woman has been brutally killed, and it's up to Joe Friday to get her killer. Examining the church grounds where the woman was found, Joe…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Deep Shadow. ep76, 500321

By Keith November 25, 2025Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

A frazzled groom worries about his missing bride. If this is only a matter of cold feet, he can go elsewhere. Marlowe don't play that game. Seeing merit to the…

A photograph of a doctor wearing a stethoscope around their neck, standing against a plain background. The doctor is wearing a white lab coat and a serious expression on their face, as if listening intently to something. The stethoscope is draped over the doctor's shoulders and resting on their chest, and their hands are folded in front of them. The overall effect is one of professionalism and medical expertise.

Dr. Kildare – Warren Jacksons Allergy. ep11, 500412

By Keith November 18, 2025Dr Kildare, Drama

The venerable Dr. Gillespie refuses to admit he has a cold, and shuns the attentions of the hospital staff. Besides the comic relief, there's a more serious problem with Mr…

You Are There – Surrender Of New Amsterdam, 1664AD. ep84, 500122

By Keith November 15, 2025Drama, You Are There

For some background, after the British bought Manhattan Island from the Indians, they didn't do much with it. It was after Hudson explored the bay that was later named for…

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.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Story of the 10:08. ep45, 500418

By Keith November 11, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The musical transitions are missing in this rehearsal, but the story is still as action packed as ever. Johnny takes a job to investigate strange events with a railroad line.…

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Big Red School House. ep44, 500404

By Keith November 5, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

A fire in a little red schoolhouse has Johnny Dollar investigating in small town America. A land developer tells how the schoolhouse was his first project to renovate the town…

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

Tales of the Texas Rangers – The Open Range. ep8, 500826

By Keith September 26, 2025Detective and Mystery, Texas Rangers

Stories based on fact, only the names, dates and places have been changed. On the range, a rancher and his son find signs that rustlers could be at work. How…

Dr. Kildare – Apendicitis At Sea. ep390, 500817

By Keith September 20, 2025Dr Kildare, Drama

Doctors Gillispie and Kildare talk as Nurse Parker enters with a report on the stormy weather, and a problem at sea reaches Kildare on the telephone. A hookup over a…

Tales of the Texas Rangers – Fool’s Gold. ep7, 500819

By Keith August 19, 2025Detective and Mystery, Texas Rangers

Featuring Joel McCray, and real stories from the files of the Texas Rangers. . The scene is West Texas, and a couple of ex-cons who return to their ways of…

Candy Matson – The Egyptian Amulet. ep56, 501023

By Keith April 16, 2025Candy Matson, Detective and Mystery

A friend of Candy has an amulet that he wants examined. They get into a cute argument over college loyalties. Candy recommends her friend Rembrandt Watson for ideas about the…