Dreams – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – From Torney Hospital In Palm Springs. ep547, 450408

By Keith June 25, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is teased about being the Peanut King, and vending machines that he owns. Mary enters to be teased about her fashion sense. Phil Harris enters to lay out the…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Closing the Deal to Buy the Bar Nothing Ranch. 480923

By Keith May 19, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Still out west, and determined to buy a ranch, Lum meets up with Abner in the bank. Will Lum agree to be a partner in the ranch? Abner shares how…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

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…

Cinnamon Bear (SYN) North Pole. ep26, 371224

By Keith November 11, 2022Cinnamon Bear, Juvenile

Just as Santa has taken off for his Christmas ride, the Crazy Quilt Dragon, once again has the Silver Star and is on the run. What would make him do…

Lights Out (NBC) Uninhabited Christmas Story 1918. 371222

By Keith November 9, 2022Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

A tale about a Christmas from the last war. That means World War 1. A train comes to a halt at a railroad station in France. Both Austrailian and French…

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

Our Miss Brooks – Magic Christmas Tree. ep20, 481219

By Keith July 17, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie trims her Friendship Tree with Christmas cards. Friendship tree? Wow, I didn't think they had that much trouble with the political correctness police back then. Mrs Davis has to…

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.

Dragnet – The Big Father. ep290, 550308

By Keith March 8, 2022Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

A gentleman is in the police station to give the details of the burglary. Joe and Frank hit the streets, and interview people in the neighborhood. The people aren't very…

A black and white photograph of a group of people gathered around a microphone in a radio studio. The group includes several men and women in formal attire, some holding scripts, and others wearing headphones. In the center of the photo is a large microphone with the words "Lux Radio Theatre" written on it. The studio is dimly lit, with visible soundproofing panels and technical equipment in the background. The photo appears to be from the year 1948.

Lux Radio Theater – Poppy (WC Fields). ep166, 380307

By Keith March 7, 2022Comedy, Drama, Lux

Featuring WC Fields and Ann Shirley. WC Fields is a con man, and scam artist who has a nearly grown daughter who he somehow managed to raise to have normal…

A close-up photograph of a roasted turkey placed on a table next to a lit fireplace. The turkey is golden-brown and has a crispy exterior, and its wings and legs are neatly tucked in. The table is set with autumn-themed decorations and a few dishes, while the fireplace provides a warm and cozy ambiance with burning logs and a mantle adorned with candles and foliage.

Jack Benny – Jack Dreams He’s A Turkey. ep491, 431121

By Keith November 21, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

With 4 days until Thanksgiving, Jack and Mary go shopping. Can Jack afford to buy a turkey big enough to feed his entire staff? As he gets sentimental over the…

Martin and Lewis – Guest, William Boyd. 490802

By Keith August 2, 2021Comedy

Get ready for some cowboy fun with Bill "Hop Along Cassidy" Boyd as today's guest. Dean opens with a song, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. Dean and Jerry argue…