Fans – Retro Radio Podcast

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, The Bear Creek Hop. ep35, 1939

By Keith February 2, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist Mickey Wickey plays a musical break down, the Bear Creek Hop. Pat plugs the sponsor. Leon sings, Annie Laurie. Pat asks listeners to write in and reads a fan…

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 – Gracie Wants to Listen to Jack on the Radio. 470112

By Keith January 12, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny3 Comments

Tired of always setting the scene in Jack's house, Don takes us to the home of George Burns and Gracie Allen instead. Gracie wouldn't miss Jack's program for the world,…

Jack Benny -The Buck Benny Movie. ep371, 400421

By Keith April 21, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don introduces a man who was greeted by thousands of loyal fans. Jack arrives at his destination, his so tell and then to his studio audience. He brags about his…

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 Elves And The Shoemaker. ep3, 420905

By Keith March 30, 2024Juvenile, Lets Pretend

After reading a request from a fan letter, the Pretenders get ready to perform it. First a ride in an old-fashioned stage coach to get us to storyland. It's the…

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Lum and Abner – Sell Outdated Merchandise. 400327

By Keith March 27, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

When word of a motion picture has set up in town, people are now flocking to Pine Ridge to watch the spectacle. Lum and Abner comment on the phenomenon, and…

Lum and Abner – Why Chickens Come Home To Roost. 400325

By Keith March 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio has low resolution, and slightly garbled. Today Lum and Abner talk about their upcoming film, and their expectation over adoring fans flocking to them. Especially the ladies. They also…

Red Skelton – Spring Cleaning. 490429

By Keith April 29, 2022Comedy, Red Skelton

The scene opens with a flashback to Red's house as he does Spring cleaning. He talks about the things that are mysteriously found after being lost. Lurene Tuttle is the…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Murder Mystery. 380110.

By Keith January 10, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Sponsored by Grape Nuts. George and Gracie talk about going dancing, and being on their best behavior. The conversation moves to Gracie's uncle, and his living arrangements. Bandleader, Ray Noble…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Murder& The Strange Woman. 510720

By Keith July 20, 2021Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

A special opening with a word from Bing Crosby, and his sponsor. Hey, I suppose the unhealthy affects of smoking those Chesterfields might be expected to be counteracted if you…

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

Philip Marlowe – The King In Yellow. 470708.

By Keith July 8, 2021Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

It's after midnight, and during the wee hours of the morning. The hotel clerk where Philip is the house dick needs him to deal with a guy called "the King."…