Classics – Retro Radio Podcast

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Academy Award Theater – Maltese Falcon (Humphrey Bogart, Sidney Greenstreet). ep13, 460703

By Keith November 23, 2024Academy Award Theatre, Drama

Humphrey Bogart reprises his role as the hard-boiled private investigator, Sam Spade. After his partner is murdered, Sam sets out to find out what happened. With his secretary, Effie Perine,…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Richard Diamond – A Christmas Carol. ep35, 491224

By Keith November 22, 2024Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Presenting the kind of story filled with the usual street thugs and police to present the classic Christmas tale from Dickens. Dick introduces the parts and the players as the…

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.

The Front Line Theatre (AFRS) The Maltese Falcon. 431217

By Keith November 6, 2021Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Featuring the orriginal cast from the film. Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sidney Greenstreet and Peter Lorrie. Sam Spade and his partner, Archer take a case when a dame darkens their…

Suspense – The Pit and the Pendulum. ep24, 430112

By Keith July 12, 2020Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Edgar Allen Poe's classic tale, formatted for radio with a script by John Dixon Carr. In the times of the Inquisition, a prisoner of war faces his sentence, after untold…

Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Groucho Marx. 471023

By Keith May 4, 2020Al Jolson, Comedy, Music

Audio resolution could be better, but is fair and clear. After an opening joke about politicians in the capital, Al Jolson opens in song. Sitting on Top of the World.…

Sherlock Holmes – Sweeney Todd, Demon Barber. ep200, 460128

By Keith April 6, 2018Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

On a Winter's night of 1896, Holmes and Watson had gone to enjoy a classic play, Sweenie Todd. The drama of the demon barber draws comments from our sleuths, then…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Vendetta Caper. ep241, 510330

By Keith June 23, 2017Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Or the Revenge of Monty Cristoff. A man of high social circles, Gosden, is losing ground regarding his public reputation. The millionaire hires Sam to investigate Monty Cristoff to see…

Hallmark Playhouse – Devil And Daniel Webster. 480610

By Keith June 10, 2014Drama

A classic tale about Daniel Webster, a man and legend. Narrated by Earl Ross, the voice of Judge Hooker of the Gildersleeve program. Jabez Stone sells his soul to become…

Victor Borge – Live At The London Paladium

By Keith September 24, 2013Music

A short piece, but another great example of the comedy style of Victor Borge that was part of his live performances. Victor talks about incomplete piano compositions, then plays a…

Larry King – Guest Joan Benny. 4901215

By Keith August 18, 2013Documentary and Interview

After Larry introduces his lineup for the show, we skip right to the interview with Joan Benny. The topic at hand is about her just released book, Sunday Night at…