Family – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Name The Baby Contest. ep295, 480929

By Keith September 29, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The day begins at the Water Commissioner's office. Gildy is visited by a man who has an insurance policy for the baby. A policy provided courtesy of the Jolly Boys…

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy is Jealous Of Baby. ep294, 480922

By Keith September 22, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

or the past two weeks, Gildersleeve has been visited by an abandoned baby. He stops in at Peavey's to pick up a roll of film to take pictures of the…

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

Dragnet – Big Missing (Juanita Lasky). ep8, 490728

By Keith July 28, 2021Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

The documented drama of an actual crime. travel step by step on a case from actual police files. Joe Friday works with partner Ben Romero on the Missing Persons Bureau.…

Dragnet – The Big Housemaid. ep310, 550726

By Keith July 26, 2021Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Assigned to Robbery Detail, Joe Friday has to deal with a…

Dragnet – Big Grab. ep55, 500629

By Keith June 29, 2021Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Homicide detail. A woman has disappeared, taken from her home by a man disguised as a police officer. It's up to Joe Friday to find her. On night watch, Joe…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibbers Horoscope. ep356, 430316

By Keith March 16, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Waiting on pins and needles, Fibber anticipates an important delivery in the mail. It could change his life, make him rich, healthy, and smart. Does it have to do with…

Lux Radio Theater – Cappy Ricks. 370301.

By Keith March 1, 2021Drama, Lux

First an opening sponsor message. Cecil B DeMill introduces the cast and the play for the evening. Cappy Ricks is retiring at age 60 from the sailing life, and sticking…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Phil Harris – Jack Benny Plays Santa. 481219.

By Keith November 30, 2020Comedy, Phil Harris

Like kids anywhere, the harris girls have been anticipating Christmas for weeks. Alice gives the girls a pep talk of how good they've been lately. Can they hold out for…

Six Shooter – Ben Scofield. ep7, 531101

By Keith November 1, 2020Six Shooter, Western

Six Shooter - Ben Scofield. ep7, 531101. William Conrad narates the scene of the rainy night, and the Wels Fargo office that is being robbed. The man, masked with a…

Richard Diamond – Gibson Murder Case. ep24, 491008

By Keith October 8, 2020Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Though Richard beefs about the high price of groceries, its the hot weather that plays a part in the world of crime. Mr Gibson is an old man who is…