Challenges – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Brave Little Tailor. 470712

By Keith January 25, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

To travel to storyland today, let's ride on an old fashioned, horse drawn ice cream wagon. After a brief sponsor message, the story begins. In the neat and tidy workshop,…

Buster Brown Gang – Knights and Tournaments. 460727

By Keith January 25, 2025Buster Brown, Juvenile

Smiling Ed opens with a song, My Grandpa Is the Smartest man I Know. After a little joking around, Buster Browns friends present the story in the vane of King…

Let’s Pretend – The White Cat. 520816

By Keith January 4, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Without the usual opening formalities, we get right to the story. It's a story about an old king’s with three sons, and they each face a challenge to see which…

Frank Merrywell – The Professor’s Decision. 480925

By Keith September 12, 2024Detective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell

All week long, the football team has been preparing for the big game. A rival, and a bully from their past has just enrolled at Yale. Will he mean trouble…

Lum and Abner – New Adding Machine Arrives. 411007

By Keith August 24, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is in high spirits since he just sent in his application to his correspondence course in business. At the same time Abner is in the dumps. He is jealous…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Waters the Grass, Fight With Gildersleeve. ep248, 400514

By Keith May 14, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, I'm Just Wild About Harry. In a pleasant picture of pastoral life, Fibber stands on the front lawn, watering the flowers. Nick Dipopolus arrives to compare…

A black and white photograph of Elliott Lewis, a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He appears to be speaking or reading from a script, with one hand raised to emphasize a point. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

On Stage – The Lady or the Tiger. ep13, 530402

By Keith April 2, 2024Drama, On Stage

A tale set in ancient times. For entertainment the king would set forth a challenge in the arena. The victim would have the choice of two doors. One led to…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Has To Tell the Truth For An Hour. ep236, 400220

By Keith February 20, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens up by playing, I Know That You Know. Rehearsing a speech to honor George Washington, the president known for truth, Fibber plays fast and loose with the…

Let’s Pretend – The Youth Who Learned To Shiver And Shake. ep20, 470816

By Keith January 27, 2024Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Take a train ride to storyland to learn about the brave boy who had to learn to shiver and shake. A fearless boy was never afraid at spooky stories, although…