Hospital – Retro Radio Podcast

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Talks to Everyone About Operation. ep430, 520116

By Keith January 16, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve’s is feeling great after his stay in the hospital. He enjoys a big breakfast before starting his day. He starts his morning by telling his young neighbor Babs about…

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Has Disappeared – In Hospital. ep429, 520109

By Keith January 9, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

the family gathers for dinner, but the great Gildersleeve’s is missing. As the family head to the dinner table, they wonder why Gildersleeve’s didn’t at least telephone? Judge Hooker arise,…

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 48 Chapter 5 The Strength and The Glory Of The Human Spirit 431107

By Keith August 9, 2025Drama, One Mans Family

Opening Line: The spirit of the Barber family has been subdued at their great loss. Joan has had pneumonia, and recovered almost before anyone knew what happened in the face…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Impossible. ep343, 560313

By Keith July 24, 2025Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

A hold up man has been making short work of grocery stores in town, and it's up to Joe Friday to bring him down. Ride along as the cops interview…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Trip to the Hospital. 481205 (Retro Extra)

By Keith August 14, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Today's show notes are provided from the Jot'Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Charlie Redfield is hospitalized in Mena! His problem? He is nearsighted_ How does that land him in…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – From Fitzsimmons Hospital, Denver. ep541, 450225

By Keith May 14, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The show starts with a bit of a flip flop. Jack opens, and introduces Don wilson as the star of the show. what's the story behind that? Did Jack lose…

One Man’s Family Book 43 Chapter 10 – The Rest Of The Night

By Keith February 19, 2023Drama, One Mans Family

Title: The Rest of the Night. Multiple explosions in the area have the Barbers upset. A stranger is found running across the stubble field, who needs hospital care. Authorities have…

Big Town – Angel of the Street. 481019

By Keith October 19, 2018Big Town, Detective and Mystery

The power of the press is a flaming sword. Hold it high, guard it well. One chilly night, Violet sells flowers on the street in the theater section of town.…

Superman – Nita, the Leopard Woman 2of12. 420114

By Keith January 14, 2015Adventure, Superman

Max Heller is on the loose again, and has joined forces with the Leopard Woman and her cohort. A plan to poison Lois Lane with a box of candy is…

Captain Midnight – Bud Must Go To The Hospital Now. 400119.

By Keith April 26, 2012Adventure, Captain Midnight

The downed pilots, Major Steel, and Bud Connely have been mostly nursed back to health but still are in dire need of medical attention due to their jungle fever. Unless…