Acting – Page 8 – Retro Radio Podcast

My Little Margie – Margie And Freddie Break Up. ep71, 1955

By Keith August 31, 2013Comedy, My Little Margie

All is not well in the penthouse apartment. Verne is on the outs with his gal, Connie, and Margie is having trouble with her boyfriend, Freddie. The guys get together…

Burns and Allen – Guest Sydney Strotz. 460425

By Keith April 25, 2013Burns and Allen, Comedy

,,,Gracie's favorite club, and the bane of George's existence, the Lady's Uplift Society has a meeting in full swing. They are planning a theatrical play, and Gracie wants to play…

Burns and Allen – Speech To Honor Ronald Reagan. 500125.

By Keith January 25, 2012Burns and Allen, Comedy

George works on a speech to honor actor, and Screen Actors Guild president, Ronald Reagan. Gracie pitches her own ideas to include, then the neighbors come over to poke fun…

Burns and Allen – Getting a Movie Contract. 500111.

By Keith January 11, 2012Burns and Allen, Comedy

Sponsored by Amadent toothpaste. At the start of a new half century, it's all the buzz to pick the top men of the first half century. Gracie of course thinks…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – All Is Not Gold That Glitters. 410108.

By Keith September 21, 2011Comedy, Fred Allen

Backed up by the Al Goodman orchestra, The Merrymacks open with, Smile in Your Heart. Kenny Baker gives Fred grief when he wants to act in the play later. The…

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 – Poetic Tragedy, Rehearsal. 530111 (retro 341)

By Keith August 10, 2011Drama, On Stage, Retro Original

A drama classic from the husband-and-wife team of Cathy and Elliot Lewis. Approached to team up on a project at the height of their careers, they came up with a…

Lum and Abner – Lums Movie Begins Filming, There’s Oil On Abners Land. 380307.

By Keith June 2, 2011Comedy, Lum and Abner

America's favorite mealtime drink presents another installment of Lum and Abner. Drink postum for a restful sleep when you can't drink coffee. Made from whole wheat and bran,and it's satisfying.…

A group of five people standing in front of a large American flag. They appear serious and are all dressed in white tops, symbolizing unity or patriotism. The group consists of two men, two women, and one young boy. They are looking slightly upwards and ahead, possibly symbolizing hope or determination. The American flag behind them is prominently displayed, with visible stars and stripes occupying the entire background. The lighting is bright and even.

Ozzie And Harriet – Guests, Bing and Lindsay Crosby. 481205. (retro315).

By Keith March 31, 2011Comedy, Ozzie and Harriet, Retro Original

Everybody has a special neighbor and Ozzie's is Mr. Thornbury. They share time together as they have a cup of coffee. As they make small talk, Ozzie goes into flashback…

Art Linkletter – A 62 Year Old Father. 491006. (retro303).

By Keith February 6, 2011Comedy, Retro Original

Art Linkletter - A 62 Year Old Father. 491006. (retro303). Art Linkletter - A 62 Year Old Father. 491006. (retro303). Trivia alert: Normally I put any alerts, or notes at…