Dates – 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 – Gildy Meets Nurse Milford. ep332, 490928

By Keith March 13, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As Gildersleeve is tucking in Leroy for the night, and sending Marjorie off to her room, he decides to call on a lady friend on the spur of the moment.…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Date is Ruined Again. 411107

By Keith October 2, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric has joined Lum in the Jot 'Em Down store today. After a few near mishaps, Lum has Cedric phone the new school teacher, Miss Frederics to arrange a date.…

Mama Blooms Brood – Sidney Comes To Dinner. ep4, 1934

By Keith April 3, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Mama is busy in the kitchen, because Sara's boyfriend is to visit for dinner. Mama and pop argue about relatives. Why don't the girls help in the kitchen? Well, you…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Green Flame. ep26, 490326

By Keith March 26, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe2 Comments

Getting ready for a big dinner on the town, Marlowe has his plans put on hold when a business woman phones him. The powerful woman makes it worth Philip's time,…

A black and white photo of an old-fashioned movie theater marquee with the name "Bijou" in large letters at the top. The marquee features several movie titles, including "The Lone Ranger Returns" and "East of Eden." A few people are visible walking past the theater on the sidewalk.

Vic and Sade – Smelly Clarks Big Date. 400325

By Keith March 25, 2024Comedy, Vic and Sade

In the house halfway up the next block, Sade doesn't want Vic to get their clock repaired. Is it running fast, or just getting late, but before heading to bed,…

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

Archie Andrews – Taking A Bath(Double Date). 470809

By Keith March 9, 2024Archie Andrews, Comedy, Juvenile

Archie gets ready for a big date. Jughead stops by early in anticipation of the dance. Even mom and dad plan a night out. First a body needs to get…

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

Our Miss Brooks – Clay City Football Game. ep13, 481031

By Keith June 19, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie Brooks has hopes that she might actually be asked out on a date by Mr Boynton. On the big day of the Clay City football game, After one of…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Jack Takes A Date To An Underground Restaurant. ep886, 540516

By Keith July 18, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Turn the calendar back one week to the conclusion of last week's show. Jack and Rochester relax backstage. Jack gives Bob a critique of the band's performance. A fan from…

Crime Club – Coney Island Nocturn. ep33, 470710

By Keith July 10, 2021Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

A story of fingers that were nailed by death. A cop who usually walks the pickpocket beat, and his fiancee spend the evening at Coney Island, but face an embarrassing…

My Friend Irma – Double Troubles. ep48, 480308

By Keith March 8, 2021Comedy, My Friend Irma

Jane tells about why she's blue on this Sunday morning after a double date with Irma. The girls swear off their boyfriends. The independence is short lived though, and now…