Christmas – Page 14 – 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.

FDR 410106 Four Freedoms

By Keith December 9, 2022Documentary and Interview

The president recounts America's involvement in past foreign wars to protect domestic freedom. From the wars in the first 25 years as a nation, for 99 years no foreign lands…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

BBC Christmas. 401225

By Keith December 8, 2022Documentary and Interview

Hymns of joy are sung in the face of air raids. God bless the courageous men and women who find it in their hearts to celebrate. A spirit of peace…

Edward R Murrow CBS Grim Christmas In London. 401224

By Keith December 5, 2022Documentary and Interview

Christmas bells aren't ringing in the face of anticipated German attacks. There is no Merry Christmas for Londoners who hunker down and are on their last nerve.

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 – Joey’s Christmas Story. 401222

By Keith December 1, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror1 Comment

Lamonte Cranston and Margot Lane help Joey and his poor family every year. Joey aspires to be a detective, and observes Lamonte in action on a case. When things don't…

Robin Duff (BBC) Sees London Burning. 401220

By Keith November 30, 2022Documentary and Interview

The sounds of bombs exploding set the tone for the news report. As men fight the spreading fires, people get away quickly by taking cover in undergroune shelters. And the…

Lux Radio Theater (CBS) Remember the Night (Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck) 400325

By Keith November 27, 2022Drama, Lux

A court room is an unlikely setting for a love story, especially when its between the prosecutor and the woman on trial. Diamonds are stolen, and word goes out on…

Prince Olaf Of Norway (NRK) To Norwegians Living Abroad. 400101

By Keith November 26, 2022Documentary and Interview

King Olaf greets his countrymen who are serving and living abroad. He encourages citizens to unite to strengthen the country. He then switches to Norwwegian, presumably to convey the same…

The Shadow (MBS) The Stockings Were Hung. 391224

By Keith November 23, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Looking in on the Grover family, we find they are a family in need. Margot, and Lamont learn from the newsboy about the business loss, and the single father who…

Screen Guild Theater (CBS) Blue Bird (Shirley Temple). 391224

By Keith November 22, 2022Drama

Featuring: Nelson Eddie, Shirley Temple, Some Day You'll Find Your Bluebird (Shirley Temple). The tale of two kids of about a hundred years earlier. Shirley narrates the scene at Christmas…

Campbell Playhouse (CBS) A Christmas Carol (Lionel Barrymore). 391224

By Keith November 21, 2022Drama

The classic and timeless tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge, and his midnight visitors. Featuring Lionel Barrymore, this annual presentation from the Campbell Playhouse does justice to the Charles Dickens story in…