Embarrassment – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Pearl Carrasa. ep46, 500425

By Keith December 30, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The insurance investigation for Johnny involves not the criminal with the goods, but the victim. It's off to prison to interview the death row inmate to try to locate the…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – What Happens After the Show Goes off the Air. ep608, 470209

By Keith February 9, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don rolls the clock back to share with the listeners what happens in the studio after the show ends. Mel Blanc is a disgruntled audience member who makes a complaint…

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 – Bank Robbers In Pine Ridge. 400304

By Keith March 4, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the election, the women now rule the local government. The unique nature of this event has made newspaper coverage, all to the embarrassment of Squire Skimp. Lum gets a…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Twelve Months. ep23, 470906

By Keith February 3, 2024Juvenile, Lets Pretend

To take us to storyland today, let's take an exciting ride on a roller coaster. Marooshka is a lazy girl who hasn't done her chores. Her laziness is an embarrassment…

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 – Abner’s Difficulty with Images Stamped on His Face with Indelible Ink. 480818

By Keith March 22, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

On a previous installment that apparently doesn't exist, Abner had been playing with a stamp pad, and now has indelible ink on his face. Cedric enters the Jot ‘Em Down…

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 – Stuck In The Grating. ep599, 491115

By Keith August 8, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

To go out for a first class night on the town, Fibber and Molly take the trolley to the Bon Ton Department store. As they arrive downtown, they encounter the…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Aunt Harriot is To Visit. ep59, 480524

By Keith May 24, 2021Comedy, My Friend Irma

Jane gets a telegram, but Irma expresses her belief of telegrams bringing bad luck. The silly superstition is soon proved wrong, and Jane gets the news that her aunt Harriot…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Gracie Asks George To Bake. 490428.

By Keith April 28, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

Gracie tells George about her anticipated card game with some of her lady friends. She plans to make a nice dessert, but she tells George about some of her disasters…

Vic and Sade – Rush Makes A Call On A Girl. 400404.

By Keith April 4, 2021Comedy, Vic and Sade

In the house halfway up the next block, Vic plays solitaire as Sade talks animatedly on the telephone. Attentions soon turn to Rush, who is to go on a date…

Vic and Sade – Rushs School Clothes. 420824.

By Keith August 24, 2020Comedy, Vic and Sade

For some time now Vic has been away on an inspection tour for his company. Today we find Rush in the middle of a teenage drama. Sade insists that he…