Detectives – 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,…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

21st Precinct – Case Of The Ditch. ep21, 531124

By Keith September 27, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

Just going off duty, Captain Canelli stops by a barber shop for a haircut, and to get out of the snow. It had been a quiet, uneventful night for him,…

A black-and-white photograph of Everett Sloane as he stands in front of a microphone, reading lines while recording a radio program for the 21st Precinct.

21st Precinct – The Murdered Twins. ep4, 530728

By Keith July 28, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

When the phone rings in the precinct office, the cops send out a response. Captain Frank Canelli provides the voiceover narration to describe the behind-the-scenes action. There are plenty of…

21st Precinct – Case Of The Picture. ep15, 531013

By Keith July 26, 202321st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

Captain Canelli tells about a waterfront emergency that called him from his off duty time. In the chaos, Canelli responds to a robbery call, and witnesses are questioned. When a…

21st Precinct – The Bird. ep14, 531006

By Keith March 2, 202321st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

The uniformed police of the 21st Precinct jump into action with sirens blaring after an emergency phone call comes in. Being the first on the scene, the cops help with…

A photograph of an indigenous island culture frame, set against a tropical background. The frame is made of intricately carved wood, with various patterns and symbols etched into its surface. It is propped up against a palm tree, with the ocean and other palm trees visible in the background. The overall effect is one of vibrant island culture and tradition, with the frame serving as a symbol of the region's rich artistic heritage.

Escape – Red Wine (Jeff Chandler). ep57, 490226

By Keith February 26, 2023Drama, Escape

Alone in the jungle with three men, one is the man you came to arrest, but you must figure out which one before he gets away. Features Jeff Chandler. On…

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…

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 – The Haunted House. ep324, 490420

By Keith April 20, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The mail has just been delivered, and a package arrives for Gildersleeve. Leroy is impressed by the detective set that was delivered, and thinks it's for him. Gildersleeve explains that…

Judy Canova – Trip To The Hollywood Canteen. ep36, 440321

By Keith March 21, 2022Comedy, Judy Canova

Judy recounts how she visited the Hollywood Canteen to entertain the soldiers. In a patriotic moment she claims to be willing to join the WAC if she could get a…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Detective Wilson is Released. 460812

By Keith October 18, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dick Huddleston talks with Lum about detective Wilson, and his disappearance after spying on the ring of jewel thieves. Abner tries to fool Lum with a disguise, but the beard…