Expectations – Retro Radio Podcast

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 62, Chapter 5, 15th Anniversary. 470427

By Keith May 9, 2026Drama, One Mans FamilyNo Comments

Beginning their 16th year in radio, the show celebrates its 15th anniversary by remembering times gone by. Title: 16th Year on Radio. Topics of discussion include: Rise and fall of…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Be More LikeGregory Peck. 490106

By Keith January 6, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

Gracie and her friend Dorothy enjoy a movie that features Gregory Peck. Their fantasy has to end when they return home, and face the reality of their husbands. Gracie shares…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Gunsmoke – Braggart’s Boy. ep244, 561209

By Keith December 9, 2024Gunsmoke, Western

A train is due in at the station, and matt is joined by Doc and Chester to meet the dapper son of a rough rancher. The 20-year-old Tom has a…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Picking Baby Names. ep67, 1934

By Keith August 30, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

The day has come to choose names for the twins. Jake and Becky Bloom wait for the arrival of Sydney and Sarah. She is getting frustrated, and wants to know…

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 – Movie Script Arrives. 400320

By Keith March 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a little weird. Abner is in the Jot 'Em Down store talking with Lum about the recent trouble in renting Squire the store. Lum tries to read and…

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 – Thousand Pound Inheritance. ep581, 490329

By Keith March 29, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber has received a letter from a London law firm, informing him of an inheritance from a rich uncle. He is to receive 1000 pounds Sterling. In 1949 dollars that…

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…

Two gold wedding bands resting on a wooden table, symbolizing commitment, love, and marriage.

So, You Want to Stay Married – A Child Shall Lead Them. ep6, 1947

By Keith February 20, 2022Drama, Upper Room

In today's show, a young couple face the trauma of going through a divorce. With the sage advice of a judge, he offers marriage counseling. Ruth and Gordon work through…

So, You Want to Stay Married – Two Heads Are Better Than One. ep5, 1947

By Keith February 19, 2022Drama, Upper Room

In today's show, a young couple face the trauma of going through a divorce. With the sage advice of a judge, he offers marriage counseling. Ruth and Gordon work through…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Driving back From San Francisco. ep280, 380116

By Keith January 16, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to the road trip in the Maxwell as Jack returns from his recent trip to San Fransisco. . Good motoring jokes between Jack, Mary and Rochester about how slow…