Gangsters – Page 7 – Retro Radio Podcast

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – Bail Bond Caper. 480627

By Keith January 3, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade2 Comments

Using a temporary secretary, Bernardine, Sam files his report. A dame needs help in getting her husband, Leo, out of trouble. He’s trying to go straight, but is finding it…

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 – Where Should Mcgee Have Lived. ep1421,571012

By Keith November 14, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

If Fibber had gotten out of this little town as a youngster, just imagine where he might have been by now. He daydreams about what life in Texas, as a…

Richard Diamond – The Jacoby Case. ep30, 491119

By Keith November 2, 2023Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

On a quiet afternoon, Richard phones his best gal. His attentions are soon diverted by his other best pal on the police force, Walt. Bodies have piled up, and Jacoby…

Adventures of Superman – Horace Morton’s Weather Machine part 2of6. 400612

By Keith September 21, 2023Adventure, Superman

Previously Clark and Lois had been sent to her uncle's house, Horace Morton. He is a scientist who claims to have invented a machine that helps him predict the weather,…

A black and white photograph of a group of people gathered around a microphone in a radio studio. The group includes several men and women in formal attire, some holding scripts, and others wearing headphones. In the center of the photo is a large microphone with the words "Lux Radio Theatre" written on it. The studio is dimly lit, with visible soundproofing panels and technical equipment in the background. The photo appears to be from the year 1948.

Lux Radio Theater – Petrified Forest (Herbert Marshall, Margaret Sullivan). ep151, 37112

By Keith September 11, 2023Drama, Lux

Before the show, Cecil B Demill tells a brief history of featured star Margret Sullivan. In a little town in Arizona, bandits armed with machine guns barge into a bank.…

Casey Crime Photographer – Tough Guy. ep227, 480304

By Keith September 7, 2023Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

A cabbie feels like he’s being pushed around by a thug, so he takes his story to the cops where Casey happens to be hanging out. Is the passenger a…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Superman – Donelli’s Protection Racket, part 5. 400424

By Keith August 3, 2023Adventure, Superman

Excerpted from a review located at: Superman Radio Series - Story Reviews 1940: Donelli's Protection Racket Reviewed by: James Lantz Found at: http://supermanhomepage.com Original Broadcast Dates: April 15, 1940-April 26,…

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – The Face Is Familiar (Jack Benny). 540118

By Keith July 23, 2023Suspense, Suspense and Horror

The story of a successful bank robbery, and the man who pulled it off. Jack Benny plays Tom Jones, a man who never forgets a face. He goes into flashback…

Crime Club – Hearses Don’t Hurry. ep30, 470619

By Keith July 5, 2023Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

A story of a clean up campaign that was messed up by murder. A lawyer who is bent on cleaning up crime on the streets is the victim of a…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Inner Sanctum Mysteries – Between Two Worlds. 481220

By Keith June 18, 2023Inner Sanctum, Suspense and Horror

The show opens with a few creepy puns about a beheaded delegate. It's Yuletide in Chicago. A cop finds a notebook that appears to be a confession. As he reads…