Advice – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – 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…

A Day in the Life of Dennis Day – Dennis Writes an Advise Column. 481113

By Keith November 13, 2021Comedy, Dennis Day

Dennis opens with a song, You Were Only Fooling. Mrs Anderson is excited when she gets a letter from her wealthy aunt. To make good impressions, she wants to roll…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Matrimonial Mishap, with Retro Plus. 431112

By Keith November 12, 2021Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another double feature from Amos and Andy. In the first episode, 290423RaisingMoneyForLodgeRenovations . the audio is a little staticky. Andy and Kingfish are rewriting the lodge Bylaws, and try to…

Great Gildersleeve – Leila Is Back In Town. 481110

By Keith November 10, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In previous episodes, Gildy and Adeline have gotten engaged. Last week, at the climax of the engagement party festivities, a cab pulls up, and Leila gets out. Today Gildy mourns…

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Proposes To Adeline. ep299, 481027

By Keith October 27, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve enjoys a nice stroll after the Sunday church service. His troubles over adopting the baby still face him though. State law says he needs to be married and although…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Polly Goes To The Shrink. 541010

By Keith October 10, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

The cast is in the drugstore before the show. Once Jack arrives, they all make their lunch orders. Dennis plays the juke box and sings and opera sounding tune. Jack…

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…

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Look Who’s Coming. 790611

By Keith June 11, 2021CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

A long time married couple bicker over their tastes in television shows. Harry prefers science fiction shows for their escapist style, and detachment from reality. Florence prefers serials and soap…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Aunt Harriot is To Visit. ep59, 480524

By Keith May 24, 2021Comedy, My Friend Irma

Jane gets a telegram, but Irma expresses her belief of telegrams bringing bad luck. The silly superstition is soon proved wrong, and Jane gets the news that her aunt Harriot…

Great Gildersleeves – Leroy Has Competition. ep319, 490316

By Keith March 16, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

At dinner, Leroy is the first to be done, and ready to rush out. Is it that little girl from next door again, Brenda? After a little teasing from Gildy…