Competition – 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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy’s Rival, Dr. Olsen. ep335, 491026

By Keith April 10, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve opens with his nameless song to remind listeners that the Name the Song contest is coming to a close. Today Gildersleeve stops by nurse Milford’s house on the way…

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Lum Is Wearing Diogenes Clothes. 420309

By Keith March 17, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Diogenes has left town, he left both Lum and Cedric in charge. Lum tries out his new position by wearing Diogenes clothes. The clothes make Lum feel like the…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – Double Date. 461019

By Keith February 1, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

To summarize in verse: The parents expect a quiet evening at home; A relaxing night, that doesn’t run late. Then Archie answers the ring of the phone; Two girls at…

Lum and Abner – Lum Orders Book On Salesmanship. 410929

By Keith August 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

As Lum and Abner try to think of ways to make the store more efficient, Lum wants to order a book on salesmanship. In the process, Abner gets confused at…

Frank Merrywell – Unreasonable Aunt. 480626

By Keith May 28, 2024Detective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell

Facing pressure to commit to a big business deal with Mr. Maxwell, Norman has only a few days to convince his aunt to let him leave the family business. Is…

Mel Blanc – Betty’s Christmas Present. 461210

By Keith December 10, 2023Comedy, Mel Blanc

Mel warms up the audience with a song that may be somewhat biographical for him, A Face Made for Radio. At least he gets the chance to showcase the various…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Adventures of Gracie Allen – Gracie the Dramatic Actress. 361202

By Keith December 2, 2023Burns and Allen, Comedy

Adventures of Gracie - Gracie as A Dramatic Actress. 361202. Announcer, Ken Niles does the usual announcer things and delivers the opening commercial and introduces the players in the show.…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Adventures of Superman – Happy land Amusement Park, 4of6. 400715

By Keith October 24, 2023Adventure, Superman

When we last saw Kent, he was outside Martin's office to apply for a job as a strongman, but let's join Lois in Happy land Amusement Park. She talks with…

Adventures of Superman – Happy Land Amusement Park, 2of6. 400710

By Keith October 19, 2023Adventure, Superman

The announcer gives the recap of the story thus far. We find Superman still lurking outside the office of Midway Martin, where the superintendent of the happy land amusement park…

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 – Old Ball Game. ep480, 460521

By Keith August 1, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's the big day of the ball game between the Elks and the Rotarians, and Fibber is nervous over his performance as pitcher for the Elks. . His boasting over…