Friends – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – A Light In The Old Deserted House. ep1027, 1936

By Keith July 20, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Audio starts well, but gets weak and staticky in the middle. Maybe it could use a drink of the sponsor product. A letter tells how a weak, and sickly boy…

Frank Merrywell – Unreasonable Aunt. 480626

By Keith May 28, 2024Detective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell

Facing pressure to commit to a big business deal with Mr. Maxwell, Norman has only a few days to convince his aunt to let him leave the family business. Is…

Bobby Benson – Double Dare. 491125

By Keith March 30, 2024Adventure, Bobby Benson

While out on the prairie, Bobby is with his Indian friend, Harka. They soon encounter a rogue bull who chases them. their only escape is to race their horses into…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Friend From Detroit. ep23, 490305

By Keith March 5, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Being awakened by his friend from Detroit in the middle of the night, Philip Marlowe springs into action to find the missing wife. It doesn't take long for Marlowe to…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – The Professors Concerto. 480216

By Keith February 16, 2024Comedy, My Friend Irma

Jane gets her annual income tax ready as she talks about the latest weird behavior from Irma. Today we find Irma practicing her piano lesson, prepared for her by their…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber’s Birthday. ep234, 400206

By Keith February 6, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The new vocal feature, the Kingsman open with a song, Can't You Take a Joke. Molly has to help reign in Fibbers tongue as he crawls in through the window.…

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 Answers Ad. 400115

By Keith January 15, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is fair, or maybe it's just my speakers today. Lum has come back, and Abner tries to explain himself about how he raked Lum over the coals. He could…

Lum and Abner – Lums New Year Resolution. 400101

By Keith January 1, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Jumping ahead just a little, since there's not much available for the 1938 and 39 seasons... In the Jot 'Em Down Store we find Lum telling grandpap about his New…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Christmas Party, Jane Wyman Substitutes. 471225

By Keith December 25, 2023Burns and Allen, Comedy

When Gracie has taken a real-life illness, a special guest star stands in to read her lines at the last moment. Jane Wyman is no Gracie, but her performance isn't…

My Friend Irma – Irma’s Christmas Party. 481220.

By Keith December 20, 2023Comedy, My Friend Irma

Joan Banks as Jane, and Marie Wilson as Irma. The two gals talk about being with family for Christmas. Though she misses her family, Irma takes comfort in knowing her…