Christmas – Retro Radio Podcast

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 64 Chapter 12 Conclusion Of A Treasure Hunt. 471214

By Keith November 7, 2026Drama, One Mans FamilyNo Comments

As Paul and Nicolette recover from a dynamite blast while hunting for a fleeing Red Cross nurse amid early Cold War tensions, Cousin Jeddiah brings eccentric energy to the Barber ranch, and Dan uncovers a surprising stash at a Chinese cemetery.

Fred Allen – The Mammoth Department Store. (retro 234). 321225

By Keith June 18, 2026Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

This 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Fred has to deal with a…

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

Our Miss Brooks – Telegram For Mrs Davis. 490710

By Keith April 14, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

As Miss Brooks and Mrs. Davis contemplate the boring weekend, the doorbell brings news. Mrs. Davis is certain it's bad news. Mrs. Davis is superstitious about opening telegrams, and won't…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello- Melonhead’s Department Store. ep116, 451213

By Keith March 13, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Lou talks about horses and giraffes in a Christmas parade. The topic switches to Costello being a world-class fashion designer. Manning the phones at Melonheads’ department store, Lou handles incoming…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Mailing Christmas Package. 411216

By Keith February 3, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

Bill Goodwin and Jimmy Cash stop in on their way to mail some Christmas packages. Herman is still poking around his lunch, and gets sent to his room. When George…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve 51-12-26 (427) Opening Last Christmas Presents

By Keith December 29, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

There’s no time like Christmas. Let’s go back a day, and see what happened in the Gildersleeves home. Anticipation mounts as the family wait for their made, Bertie to enter.…

Holiday-themed sugar cookies on a brown surface. There are cookies shaped like stars and Christmas trees, lightly dusted with powdered sugar. The cookies have a soft, buttery appearance, and the background accentuates their pale color.

Eddie Cantor – Christmas Special. ep661, 521225

By Keith December 28, 2025Comedy, Eddie Cantor, Music

At this time in his career, Eddie was little more than a DJ, and played some of his favorite recordings on the air. Today, at the request of a letter,…

Jack Benny (NBC) Goodbye 1941. ep427, 411228

By Keith December 28, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Introducing that man who gave up partying, but Jack complains that Don is just ungrateful. Mary enters to see if Jack can tell what's new about her. Dennis has a…

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,…

Retro Christmas 2018. (647)

By Keith December 25, 2025Music, Retro Original

A random selection of songs pulled mostly from old time radio shows, but some may be from other podcasters. Songs gleaned to use in the podcast that were collected about…