Hollywood – Retro Radio Podcast

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – ep160, 45-02-01

By Keith August 31, 2025Command Performance, Music

Today's host is a newcomer to the Hollywood scene, Gloria DeHavilland. She's looking for a trustworthy man to guide her around town. She sings; the Man I Love. Jack Carson…

Danger, Doctor Danfield – The Case of the Darkened Face. ep6, 460922

By Keith May 27, 2025Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

It's off to Hollywood for the latest mystery as Doc Danfield and his lovely secretary Miss Fairfax put the puzzle pieces together. A reclusive actress has a secret that has…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Projectionist Needed. 420409

By Keith April 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Besides the recent ordeal about who will be giving speeches at the premiere, Lum and Abner face the need to have a projectionist to show the film. The celebration is…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Sidney and Harold Are Also In. ep44, 1934

By Keith July 3, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

For once Jake has thought of something before Harold and Sidney, and he is pleased with himself. Becky is worried that he has gotten mixed up with a business he…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Papa Buys In. ep43, 1934

By Keith July 1, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

After their visit to the studio, the blooms feel that they've been initiated to Hollywood. Sydney and Harold have a discussion about their business dealings. They measure up Jake's business…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – In the Pictures. ep42, 1934

By Keith June 28, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

The Bloom family have arrived safely in Hollywood, and have rented an apartment in Hollywood. Their children Sally and Yetta have rented their own apartments with their husbands, Sydney and…

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

Spike Jones – Frankie Laine. 471017

By Keith April 19, 2024Music, Spike Jones

Only the third show in the new season, it's from Chicago, the Spotlight Revue features Dorothy Shea, the Park Avenue Hillbilly, and guest is Frankie Lane. Spike Jones opens with,…

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 – Coming Home After Doing Lux Theater. ep243, 400409

By Keith April 9, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, OO What You Said. Glowing with triumph and success, Fibber and Molly ride the bus home after being featured on the recent Lux Radio Theater program.…

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 – Movie To Be Shot At Pine Ridge. 400313

By Keith March 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

A talent scout has taken an interest in making a movie in Pine Ridge. Cedric is in the Jot 'Em Down store to talk with Abner about it. They discuss…

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.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Alonzo Chapman Matter. 510704

By Keith January 8, 2024Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Audio is good, but muffled a little. After a shooting in Los Angeles, Johnny Dollar is on the job to interview the girl who is being held as a material…