Friends – 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 – The Expectant Father. ep334, 491012

By Keith March 27, 2025Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

In the Gildersleeve home, Leroy and Gildy harmonize his unnamed song as Marjorie accompanies on piano. After a quick comment from Birdie, Gildy heads out to meet his newest gal,…

"Two cowboys, Wild Bill Hickok and his trusty sidekick Jingles, ride their horses through a rocky landscape. Wild Bill holds a revolver in his right hand and Jingles holds a shotgun in his left. They both wear cowboy hats, bandanas and leather vests adorned with fringe. In the foreground, a buffalo stands in the grass, watching them pass by."

Wild Bill Hickock – Outlaws Bargain. ep7, 510513

By Keith March 17, 2025Western, Wild Bill HickockNo Comments

Featuring Guy Madison as Wild Bill, and Andy Devine as Jingles. Among western outlaws there was none so dangerous as Faro Stroud. Though the outlaw has been captured, and is…

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Meets Nurse Milford. ep332, 490928

By Keith March 13, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As Gildersleeve is tucking in Leroy for the night, and sending Marjorie off to her room, he decides to call on a lady friend on the spur of the moment.…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – Dick Foley. 480926

By Keith March 13, 2025Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Sam is feeling in the dumps when he has to report on a longtime friend. Dick Foley is a fellow detective who keeps to himself. Opening up to Sam, he…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Great Gildersleeve – Bessies Vacation. 1957

By Keith February 13, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Featuring Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeve. In the office of the Water Commissioner, Gildersleeve and Bessie make preparations for her to leave on vacation. So why is she crying?…

Richard Diamond – The Man Who Hated Women. ep13, 490716

By Keith February 5, 2025Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

As murder hits the street, Richard Diamond sits in his office doing manly detective things... like knitting? Don't ask, just listen and believe it for yourself. Though he may not…

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 – Lum Rents Out The Library. 420119

By Keith January 13, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has been trying to get Abner to cave in and hire him back, but at the same time Abner is trying to maintain his firm stance to hold Lum…

Lum and Abner – The Big Rematch. 420109

By Keith January 1, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find grandpap and Abner talking about the big fight that Lum left the store over. A lot rides…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Great Gildersleeve – New Years Eve At Home. ep191, 451230

By Keith December 30, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

All week long after Christmas, Gildersleeve has had to put up with noise from Leroy, and his new drum set. Since Marjorie cooperated in the Christmas tradition to stay home,…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Bing Crosby Kraft Music Hall (NBC) Cass Daley. 431230

By Keith December 30, 2024Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Bing opens with, Holiday Inn. To help the war effort, Bing pitches saving paper and other materials. Ueki is on hand, with hopes of a better year to come.…