Ceremonies – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – The Bride Of Death. ep110, 380306

By Keith May 9, 2025Shadow, Suspense and Horror1 Comment

Superstitious omens foretell the tragedy of death. A mysterious explosion has killed the reverend Colby, and ten others. Lamonte Cranston is on the scene with Margot Lane to investigate a…

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 – Diamonds. ep1537, 1936

By Keith November 9, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

The friendly natives had appointed Annie and Joe as queen and king of the island. Today, Annie, Joe, and their friend Bob watch and describe the celebrations. Joe is worried…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – The Wedding Day Arrives. ep25, 1934

By Keith May 20, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Yetta, mama, and Sara all get dressed for the wedding. Nervous tension races, but mama keeps her head, and acts as commanding general to tend to the details. Missing flowers,…

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.

Adventures of Superman – Buffalo Hills, 6of6. 400524

By Keith September 2, 2023Adventure, Superman

Up in the sky! Look, it's a bird! It's a plane! No it's Superman! When we last saw them, Clark Kent, Asa Hatch and governor Carson were gathered, and awaiting…

Adventures of Superman – Buffalo Hills 1of6. 400513

By Keith August 22, 2023Adventure, Superman

Returning to the Daily planet affter cracking the big story at Bridger Field, Clark gets his next story in the office of Perry White. Buffalo Hills is a project that…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

White House (MBS) Christmas Tree Ceremony. 411224

By Keith December 23, 2022Documentary and Interview

In the Whitehouse, the tree is being lit on the front lawn for the first time. The community celebration has hundreds of secret police in attendance as both FDR and…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Abner Peabody Day. 471113

By Keith December 9, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The last word we had from Pine Ridge was the wedding of little Pearl. It was after her return from serving the troops in Europe as a nurse in an…

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 Elk’s Club Mortgage. ep578, 490308

By Keith March 8, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Life is full of unsolved mysteries, but one of the most pressing is why the Elks club would make Fibber their Financial Secretary. He writes a speach to deliver at…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

You Are There (CBS) Charlemagne Crowned, 800AD. ep83, 491225.

By Keith November 8, 2021Drama, You Are There

Charlemagne is to be crowned Emporer of Rome on the Christmas holiday, but he is missing. CBS reporters take you back to relive those moments at the big coronation ceremony.…

Suspense – A Passage to Benares. ep13, 420923

By Keith October 9, 2019Suspense, Suspense and Horror

An American psychologist has traveled too Trinidad, and wakens with a splitting headache. His companion reads the news headlines, to find a murder involving the wedding ceremony they attended the…