Gifts – Retro Radio Podcast

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Archie Andrews – Poison Candy. 460511

By Keith February 8, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

In the home of Archie Andrews, dad enjoys reading the paper, and shares some of the top stories with mom. Except for one. It seems an old flame of his…

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 – Bronco And Marjorie Engaged. ep344, 491221

By Keith December 26, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's that time of year for the Christmas festivities and the Gildersleeve home is decked out in all the trimmings. The family gather to hint at their Christmas surprises. when…

Our Miss Brooks – Magic Christmas Tree. 491225

By Keith December 25, 2024Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie trims her Friendship Tree with Christmas cards. Friendship tree? Wow, I didn't think they had that much trouble with the political correctness police back then. Mrs. Davis has to…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Red Ryder (NBCB) Christmas Story. 481223

By Keith December 23, 2024Western

Little Beaver hangs out with kids on the school playground, and he's soon on his way to meet up with his pal, Red Ryder. Meanwhile, Red talks with his friends…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Jack Benny – Jack Learns Don Has Metal Tip Shoelaces, So He Exchanges Gift. ep600, 461215

By Keith December 15, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

As Christmas draws near, all is quiet in the house with Rochester and Jack, but it's not what you might think. After some Christmas card fun, Jack gives a call…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Cedric Makes The Lion His Pet. 411118

By Keith October 16, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After his encounter with Abner's surprise, Lum only wants to get rid of his lion. Though the big cat makes Lum jittery, it has taken to Cedric. The lion seems…

Jack Benny – Christmas Shopping. 541205

By Keith September 1, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

The scene is set in the apartment of a department store salesman as he wakes, and faces the day. After waking from his nightmare, his wife offers Som assurance. Meanwhile…

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 – Annie’s Big Surprise Birthday Party. ep917, 351018

By Keith May 4, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

As Joe Corntassle keeps Annie busy, all her friends meet in the home of Ma and Pa Flowers for a surprise birthday party. Leaping lizards, Annie's disappointment over not seeing…

Screen Guild Theater (CBS) The Juggler of Our Lady. 421221

By Keith January 22, 2024Drama

Same as: Screen Guild Theater – Juggler of Notre Dame. 401222 Featuring Nelson Eddie, and Ronald Coleman in this legendary story from France. Ronald Coleman narrates the story of Barnaby,…

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 – Diamond Stick Pin. ep421, 450102

By Keith January 13, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A topic ripe for argument is aunt Sarah. Is she as sweet and lovable as Molly claims, or as horrible and unspeakable as Fibber says? The door bell finds a…