Hospitals – Retro Radio Podcast

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Bedside Manners. ep86, 500530

By Keith July 30, 2026Detective and Mystery, Philip MarloweNo Comments

Out on the streets, our hardboiled detective suffers a broken leg bad enough to land him in a hospital bed. While flat on his back, a dame comes to him…

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.

Adventures of Superman – The Green Death Part 4. ep687, 440119

By Keith June 27, 2026Adventure, Superman

After the opening commercial about Pep cereal, where we learn about the cool collection of the cardboard models of military fighter planes found in boxes of the product, the announcer…

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 – Fibber is Convalescent. ep398, 440404

By Keith August 19, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Recovering, and feeling spry, Fibber is talkative and eager to tell people about his health. Interruptions begin when Alice Darling enters to check on her calls and mail. She hears…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

The Great Gildersleeve – Why The Chimes Rang. ep343, 491214

By Keith May 29, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's Christmas season on the streets of Summerfield as Leroy has fun sliding across the ice on the sidewalk. He and Gildersleeve walk down the sidewalk and talk about their…

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 – The Expectant Father. ep334, 491012

By Keith March 27, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In the Gildersleeve home, Leroy and Gildy harmonize his unnamed song as Marjorie accompanies on piano. After a quick comment from Birdie, Gildy heads out to meet his newest gal,…

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy is Hospitalized. ep108, 440109

By Keith January 9, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Going to the Hospital. ep64, 1934

By Keith August 23, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake and Becky Bloom drive to the hospital to visit their daughter Sarah after giving birth to twins. He does the driving, and she does the backseat driving. Jake is…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Sara Has Twins. ep63, 1934

By Keith August 21, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake Bloom is waiting at home with his two sons in law, Sydney and Harold. What's taking their women so long to get home? Jake isn't so worried about where…

A black-and-white photograph of Everett Sloane as he stands in front of a microphone, reading lines while recording a radio program for the 21st Precinct.

21st Precinct – Case of The Patient. ep18, 531103

By Keith June 20, 202421st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

The phone rings to report a robbery in progress. Captain Canelli tells in voiceover the details that send the police into action. Ride along in the patrol car as it…

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.

Boston Blackie – Pudgy And The Stolen Tire Racket. ep229, 490601

By Keith September 14, 2023Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Blackie and Mary are hot on the heals of a thief when their car breaks down. Dropping Mary off at a gas station, Blackie commandeers a motorcycle,only to crash it…