Airplanes – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Aeronautics. ep503, 470211

By Keith February 11, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a touch scratchy, but OK. Wanting to be included among the big names in inventions, Fibber is wrapped up in his latest scheme. Wallace Wimple pops in to…

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Claudia Says Goodbye To Her Family (Book 47 Chapter 8). 430829

By Keith November 28, 2024Drama, One Mans Family

Title: Claudia Says Goodbye to Her Family. Claudia has everything all packed up that she won't need as she goes to visit Nick. She says a few words of goodbye…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Flying In The New Silent Airplane. ep1197, 1936

By Keith October 12, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Cruising through the skies at the amazing speed of over 200MPH, it won't take long for Annie and Joe to cross the country. Even so, there's plenty of hiding places…

Little Orphan Annie – Who Shot Tom Baines Dog. ep1165, 1936

By Keith September 28, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

While at the Gregory barn, Annie witnessed the dog being shot by a stranger. We join her signaling Joe with their whistles. He tells about a book he's reading about…

Little Orphan Annie – Wright Brothers 33rd Anniversary. ep1164, 1936

By Keith September 14, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Lots of strange things have been happening around Simmons Corners, and some of the story is shared in review of the shady characters, and their suspicious behavior. Today we join…

Jack Benny – Returning On TWA. ep374, 400512

By Keith May 12, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don introduces the scene from last Sunday Jack and Mary enter a taxi. They discussed the fund they had in the nightclubs. Jack’s Playboy lifestyle has been placed on a…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

Quiet Please – Very Unimportant Person. ep77,481205

By Keith December 5, 2023Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

Ernest Chapel narrates a story where he is a man named, Tom. It's the end of life as we know it when he and a lady fly a small aircraft…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Superman – Airplane Disaster Part 4. 400506

By Keith August 15, 2023Adventure, Superman

Up in the sky. Look, it's a bird. It's a plane. It's Superman. When we last saw him, Clark was in the Southwest with Jimmy to investigate mysterious plane crashes.…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Air Show Flying Fool McGee. ep482, 460604

By Keith August 15, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

In anticipation of the big aviation show, Fibber has become infatuated with reading magazines about flying. He shows off his new knowledge of technical jargon to Molly, but she'd rather…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Gaslight. 451014

By Keith August 13, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack pokes fun at Don's unflattering introduction, and about the ocen near the military base. Marys entrance adds some punch for the military men in the audience. After Mary appeals…