Celebrations – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – The Fifth of November. ep188, 451105

By Keith January 7, 2026Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Watson recounts the history of Guy Fox Day, and the celebrations enjoyed by children in the streets to commemorate the demise of the would-be assassin of yore. A man enters…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Quiet Please – Berlin 1945. 481226

By Keith December 26, 2025Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

A group of soldiers are around a table talking about Christmas. Being away from home for the holiday, they compare notes on how their holiday would be spent bac home,…

On Stage – Happy Anniversary Album. ep17, 530430

By Keith November 10, 2025Drama, On Stage

A guest appearance is made by Ray Noble, a longtime friend of Elliot and Cathy Lewis. He is the composer of their theme song, well known band leader, and apparently…

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 – New Years Celebration. ep38, 351230

By Keith July 8, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

On our way to 79 Wistful Vista, Rico Marceli plays, O Lady Be Good. The McGees are getting all dressed up for the big New Years shindig. Molly doesn't agree…

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 – New Years Eve Party With Fred Waring. ep497, 461231

By Keith December 31, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Music

OK, it's not really Fibber and Molly, but as promised in last week's episode, this is the replacement program featuring Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, while Fibber and Molly take…

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 – The Last Of 1941 (Book 40 Chapter 13 ). 411228

By Keith December 28, 2024Drama, One Mans Family

On a rain drenched night, and with the Golden gate Bridge hidden behind weather, New Year’s Eve is approaching. Sharp winds and freezing air sweeps through the whole area, uprooting…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Lums Memorial Day Speech. 410530

By Keith June 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In Pine Ridge, Memorial Day has just past, and Abner compliments Lum on his speech. The two gents relive the events at the holiday festivities, and the antics of Mose…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Don’t Live Right. 340218

By Keith February 18, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Poor quality. Audio starts out passable, but fades some. Jack has returned from his Chicago trip he mentioned in his previous show. He tells the cast about his birthday celebration.…

Jack Benny – Gladys Zybisco Disappoints Jack On New Year’s. ep355, 391231

By Keith December 31, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Welcoming in the new year, Don and Jack joke about getting older. Calendars, issued by local businesses are a longstanding milestone of the season, and Jack talks about some notable…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Babysitting On New Years Eve. 500101

By Keith January 1, 2023Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Flashback to the day before, when Connie and Mrs Davis talk about their new Years Eve party plans. Miss Brooks is hopeful that Mr Boynton will take her out. Too bad he has to drop in and break his date. Boynton will be attending a Biologist convention, and only has money for one ticket.