Carnivals – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Dragnet – The Big Carney. ep351, 560508

By Keith July 9, 2026Detective and Mystery, DragnetNo Comments

The owner of a jewelry store reports to Joe Friday about theft of his expensive merchandise. Could it be an inside job? His account of the robbery leads Joe on…

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 – The McGee’s Go to the Carnival. ep513, 470422

By Keith April 22, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The carnival has come to town, but Molly and Fibber have different opinions about going. Molly loves the attractions, but Fibber thinks it's a waste of money. Fibber surprises Molly…

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 – The Carnival. ep337, 491102

By Keith April 18, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Preparing to go out, Gildersleeve plans to give his rival, Dr Olsen, a run for his money with nurse Milford. Marjorie and Birdie stroke his ego to encourage him. At…

Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

The Whistler – The Brass Ring. ep225, 460916

By Keith September 16, 2024Suspense and Horror, Whistler

The scene is set in the carnival atmosphere of the circus. Mr Bundy is a wealthy older man who has taken a shine to Georgia, or Babe, as she is…

Box 13 – dan and the wonderful lamp ep32, 490327

By tom August 6, 2024Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Episode 32. Dan wins a hideous lamp at a carnival with something hidden inside it, that someone is willing to kill for.

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – The Human Cannonball. dep116, 370628

By Keith February 14, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber finds himself in charge of a carnival, and has to deal with the acts who are to perform. Molly voices a young gal, Geraldine, who chatters about her husband,…

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 – Book 72, Chapter 2 – Clifford Delves Into His Past 491009

By Keith October 9, 2022Drama, One Mans Family

The typical scattered routine has returned to the Barber clan. Hazel and Dan look for children's books in the library for Jack. Dan gets sidetracked by taking time to read…

A black and white photograph of a group of people gathered around a microphone in a radio studio. The group includes several men and women in formal attire, some holding scripts, and others wearing headphones. In the center of the photo is a large microphone with the words "Lux Radio Theatre" written on it. The studio is dimly lit, with visible soundproofing panels and technical equipment in the background. The photo appears to be from the year 1948.

Lux Radio Theater – Poppy (WC Fields). ep166, 380307

By Keith March 7, 2022Comedy, Drama, Lux

Featuring WC Fields and Ann Shirley. WC Fields is a con man, and scam artist who has a nearly grown daughter who he somehow managed to raise to have normal…

Mr Keen – The Case Of The Leaping Dog. 440413

By Keith April 13, 2020Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

The observant Mr Keen notices a dog that has been tied up, and leaping towards a window. What does it mean? The dog seems pacified once someone takes an interest…

Lum and Abner – Jot Em Down Store Reopens. 450903

By Keith February 8, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner and Lizabeth have returned home from her family in Texas, and Lum is back from his trip to Wisconsin. In the store today, Abner takes orders when Lum arrives.…