Engagements – Retro Radio Podcast

Nick Carter, Master Detective – Substitute Bride. ep32, 431117

By Keith March 25, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

An old friend visits Nick Carter. Marvin is looking for his bride, who had been out of the country, and expected to return a few days ago. Alice Evans is…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Blooms Brewed- New Furniture. ep27, 1934

By Keith May 24, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

mama has a hard time waking Jake up in the morning. She needs to discuss Yetta’s engagement to Harold with him. She applies her logic to explain how exchanging gifts…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Engaged Girl Murder Case. 491110

By Keith May 23, 2024Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

The scene opens on an estate where two people are horseback riding. Their conversation is interrupted when they discover a body. The case finds its way to Mr. Keen for…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Engagement Announced. ep13, 1934

By Keith April 22, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

At breakfast, Jake and mama argue. He's upset that mama is letting the girls sleep in on Sunday morning. The matter seems to be that Sara and Sidney have been…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Coming Out Party (RetroExtra). 491116

By Keith October 30, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cupid has let loose with is arrow, and love strikes in Pine Ridge. It's not Lum this time. Instead, Andy is in love with Zazu Pitts, but she doesn't know…

Danger, Dr. Danfield – A Diamond Pendant Stolen. ep13, 461110

By Keith August 31, 2023Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

The human mind is like a cave, and Doctor Daniel Danfield takes it upon himself to shed light on its inner workings. Humphrey is a man who is impressed with…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Windfall. 440128 (Retro Plus)

By Keith January 28, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another double feature from Amos and Andy. First Show: Madam Queen Gets Engaged. 02-22-1933. Andy tells Amos and Kingfish about his conversation he had earlier with Madam Queen. The Efficiency…

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 – Leila Is Back In Town. 481110

By Keith November 10, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In previous episodes, Gildy and Adeline have gotten engaged. Last week, at the climax of the engagement party festivities, a cab pulls up, and Leila gets out. Today Gildy mourns…

Great Gildersleeve – Secret Engagement. 481103

By Keith November 3, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Last week, Gildy and Adeline got engaged. Flash back to the day after. He did it for the sake of the baby, and so the baby girl could be adopted.…

Phil Harris – Frankies Foster Son. ep108, 490619

By Keith June 19, 2020Comedy, Phil Harris

Today is Father's Day, and it's Phil's day to reign supreme. The girls pamper him as he relaxes, and Alice dances for him. I wondered if he was ever so…