Flowers – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny – Northwest Passage. ep375, 400519

By Keith May 19, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don gives a flowery, springtime introduction to Jack Benny. Mary is on hand to add to the conversation about the flowers and Jack’s Garden. We find out that Carmichael the…

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 – Thumbelina. ep16, 470628

By Keith December 30, 2023Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Uncle Bill and Cybil lead the pretenders to storyland by flying with a flock of giant ducks. It's Hans Christian Anderson's famous story, Thumbelina. In a land of flowers, a…

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

Jack Benny – Clown Hall Tonight. 360405

By Keith September 17, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Spring is in the air, and Don gives Jack a flowery introduction. Mary is on hand with a poem about Spring. Mary and Jak talk about... Kenny's underwear? In appreciation…

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 – Molly Gets Flowers. ep387, 440118

By Keith January 18, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A package arrives for Molly. At first Molly thinks it's from Fibber, but the name on the tag is Ralph. Uncle Dennis arrives to learn of the romantic situation. Will he be any help if figuring out who Ralph is? He gets confused over ostriches, operas, and more. Fibber's jealousy over the secret admirer leads to a chat with Mirt the phone operator. She seems to have a heroic, politician of a relative. Billy Mills plays, That's Swell.

Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

Cisco Kid – Flowers For Aunt Polly. 530602

By Keith June 2, 2021Cisco Kid, Western

In the small town of Stoney Flats, population: 50, Cisco and Pancho ride up and marvel at the changes that have been made. They talk with their friend, aunt Polly…

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 – Visitor Is Kaye Kyser. 460429

By Keith May 31, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum's big plans seem to be falling through when his steam shovel hasn't arrived yet. The pressure is on when Abner enters to announce their visitor has arrived, and when…

On Stage – The Bunch of Violets. ep14, 530409

By Keith April 9, 2021Drama, On Stage

Cathy Lewis plays three parts in the night's play. She's Elliot's wife, his mother, and his secretary. As his wife gets him off to work, on a whim he buys…

Phil Harris – Valentines Day Flowers. 490213.

By Keith February 13, 2019Comedy, Phil Harris

Valentines Day is coming, and Alice plans some stragedy with the girls to drop hints for Phil. Phil plans to rush right out to get a present, but he's interupted…

Dragnet – Big Red Part 2. ep135, 520110

By Keith January 10, 2019Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Narcotics detail. A few small fish have been caught, but now it's time to go after the ringleader. Working with his partner, Ed Jacobs, Joe works under cover. Stan, one…

Phil Harris – Valentines Day Flowers. 490213 (RV59 retro641)

By Keith November 10, 2018Comedy, Phil Harris, Retro Original

Here's another Retro Vault episode. Shows from our first seaspon of podcasting. Bonus Tracks. Keith introduces the episode, and gives a little background on Phil Harris appearing on his own…