Holiday – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

Thanksgiving cornucopia filled with a variety of foods from autumn harvest, including pumpkins, corn, apples, grapes, and gourds.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Terrified Turkey Caper. ep223, 501124

By Keith November 25, 2020Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Sam and Effie compare notes on their family Thanksgiving celebrations, then Sam shares how his became the subject of his next report. A knock on the door reveals a little bald man with a pink birthmark under his ear, and the unfortunate name of Tom Turkey.

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Bing Crosby – Kraft Music Hall (NBC) Phil Silvers. 431216

By Keith November 9, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Bing gets started with, Pistol Packing Mama. Ukie joins Bing to get picked on, and flirt with Joan Davis . They look for missing Christmas presents as the songs…

Screen Guild Theater (CBS) – Holiday Inn, Bing Crosby, Dinah Shore. 430111

By Keith November 8, 2020Drama

A radio portrayal of Bing's hit film about a nightclub with a holiday theme. Bing, Jim Hardy, wants to marry Lila and settle down on the farm. She doesn't want…

The Origin of Superstition – Blowing out Candles. ep28, 1935

By Keith September 3, 2020Documentary and Interview, Drama

When a man enjoys his 30th birthday cake, he is warned to be sure to get all the candles blown out in one breath, or its bad luck. The friends…

A Gift Of Laughter (AFN) Jack Benny Tribute. 741226

By Keith January 4, 2020Comedy, Documentary and Interview, Jack Benny

The day Jack Benny died was a blow to the world, not just the world of comedy. In this AFRS production, memories of his life are shared through the commentary…

Grand Ol Opry (AFRS) Christmas Show. 591200

By Keith January 2, 2020Music

Starring George Morgan. Playlist: Santa Claus is Coming to Town. (George Morgan) Archie Campbell has Christmas shopping trouble that he shares with George and Grandpa Jones. What did they guys…

Cinnamon Bear – Weary Willy. ep2, 371130.

By Keith November 30, 2019Cinnamon Bear, Juvenile

The Cinnamon Bear shrinks the twins down to be 4 inches tall. They use a Christmas ornament airplane to fly in search of the Crazy Quilt Dragon and the Silver…

Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) Judy Garland. ep7, 461127

By Keith August 30, 2019Bing Crosby, Music

Featuring: Ken Carpenter, John Scot Trotter, Skitch Henderson, Lena Romei, The Charioteers, and the Les Paul Trio Playlist Old Buttermilk Sky (Bing). Somebody to Love (Bing with Les Paul). I…

Lum and Abner – New Years Day At Abner’s. 450101

By Keith May 17, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

A new year begins, with Lum and Abner gathered with some of their friends to discuss the new year. Ulysses S Quincy is on hand to help identify photos in…

Retro OTRDiary 39 Veterans Day Special, with GI Jive and Command Performance. (retro640)

By Keith November 6, 2018Command Performance, Music, Retro Original

In this installment of the Retro Radio Diary, Keith announces what will follow in the episode, and with a nod to fans of Lum and Abner, we get the show…