1953 – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

21st Precinct – The Bookkeeper. ep8, 530825

By Keith April 23, 202521st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

A police drama program, similar to Dragnet, but providing a behind the scenes look at the lives of uniformed police officers. Today a patrol car makes it's rounds on a…

21st Precinct – Case Of The Young Incorrigible. ep2, 530714

By Keith March 5, 202521st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

A call comes in that an escaped mental patient is loose on the streets. A woman reports to the desk sergeant about her juvenile delinquent son. She is trying to…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Chicago Fraud Matter. 530206

By Keith January 22, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Johnny Dollar gets to the bottom of insurance fraud, and an identity switch.

A black-and-white photograph of Everett Sloane as he stands in front of a microphone, reading lines while recording a radio program for the 21st Precinct.

21st Precinct – The Bartender. ep3, 530721

By Keith January 20, 202521st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

A call comes into the police station, and the cops respond to the shooting at the bar, complete with medical assistance. It's late with few cars on the street, and…

21st Precinct – Case Of The Ditch. ep21, 531124

By Keith September 27, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

Just going off duty, Captain Canelli stops by a barber shop for a haircut, and to get out of the snow. It had been a quiet, uneventful night for him,…

21st Precinct – The Murdered Twins. ep4, 530728

By Keith July 28, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

When the phone rings in the precinct office, the cops send out a response. Captain Frank Canelli provides the voiceover narration to describe the behind-the-scenes action. There are plenty of…

21st Precinct – Case of The Patient. ep18, 531103

By Keith June 20, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

The phone rings to report a robbery in progress. Captain Canelli tells in voiceover the details that send the police into action. Ride along in the patrol car as it…

A black and white photograph of Elliott Lewis, a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He appears to be speaking or reading from a script, with one hand raised to emphasize a point. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

On Stage – The Lady or the Tiger. ep13, 530402

By Keith April 2, 2024Drama, On Stage

A tale set in ancient times. For entertainment the king would set forth a challenge in the arena. The victim would have the choice of two doors. One led to…

21st Precinct – Case of The Fall. ep17, 531027

By Keith February 29, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

A short episode that ends early. As desk sergeant Burns and Captain Canelli discuss matters of police station administration, a robber has been picked up. If Leroy's story is to…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Cisco Kid – Dishonor Among Thieves. ep64, 530226

By Keith February 26, 2024Cisco Kid, Western

A couple of hardcases ride the trail in search of a partner of theirs who grabbed their stolen goods and ran off. Meanwhile, Cisco and Pancho ride into an ambush…