Ceremonies – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

Halls Of Ivy – The Sexton Award. ep22, 500531.

By Keith May 31, 2017Comedy, Halls of Ivy

Doc Hall is in line to receive the Sexton Award, and he's getting ready for the black tie affair. When Merryweather visits we learn the award is to be used…

Vic and Sade – Exalted Big Dipper Day. 410512.

By Keith May 12, 2017Comedy, Vic and Sade

Vic has a delivery from the lodge. Is it another lodge catalog? He has something to ask of Sade, and knowing her typical reaction over lodge related things, he approaches…

Halls Of Ivy – Wellmans Nose, Charter Day Ceremonies. 500127.

By Keith January 27, 2017Comedy, Halls of Ivy

After dinner at the Hall's, Toddy's arch rival Mr Wellman has become sick, and his nose has swollen in a food allergic reaction. Will it return to normal before the Charter Day celebration coming up today?

Flash Gordon – Flash And Dale Are Married. 351026.

By Keith October 26, 2013Adventure, Flash Gordon

Last week we met Jungle Jim, who rescued a missionary. When a crash was heard, the aircraft turned out to hold Flash Gordon and his friends. After their rescue from…

Vic and Sade – Sweetcorn Mcblock. 451126

By Keith July 23, 2013Comedy, Vic and Sade

Orville is an apprentice gas meter reader, and he talks to Rush about some of the troubles that he has had on the job, and in raising a pompadour hair…