Illness – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Is Sick. ep484, 461001

By Keith October 1, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's the season opener, and we learn that Fibber is feeling under the weather. Doc Gamble arrives to hear Fibber's story, and diagnose the problem. He prescribes a new kind…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Jack Has A Cold He Caught At Dons House. ep898, 541121

By Keith August 18, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don summarizes the events of last week's show, then the flashback takes us back again. Jack grumbles, and coughs as nurse Rochester takes care of him. Mary comes over to…

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 – Lum Likes Widder And Kids. 400129

By Keith January 29, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner and grandpap talk about the mess that has come about from the widow's ad for a husband, and the bunch of sick kids that are filling Lum's house. They…

Lum and Abner – Widder And Kids. 400126

By Keith January 26, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has decided not to marry the widow, but it looks like she's going to be in town for a little while with sick kids. Today Abner worries to Cedric…

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 Mans Family – Book 72, Chapter 9 – Dr. Thompson Opens Paul’s Eyes 491127

By Keith November 27, 2023Drama, One Mans Family

Wild Bill Hickock – War Drums And The Princess. ep110, 521203

By Keith September 4, 2023Western, Wild Bill Hickock

Visiting an Army fort, Bill and Jingles meet a little girl who claims to be teaching a young Indian [princess. Trouble looms when Bill learns about an Indian uprising. How…

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

Archie Andrews – Archie Fights a Cold. 480612

By Keith February 18, 2023Archie Andrews, Juvenile

In the kitchen at the Andrews home, Mary gets breakfast ready for Fred. Dad's a little groggy after their late night party. Archie isn't doing so well himself. Doctor mom…

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 – Jack Is Recovering From Nose Surgery. 491023

By Keith September 11, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

As Rochester cleans house, Jack is at the hospital after being so sick last week. In the process he finds Jack's diary, and reads a passage. We learn of Jack's…

Jack Benny – Recovering From A Cold. 491016

By Keith August 14, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In recent episodes, Jack has had a memory loss, and in a fit of generosity and on a spending spree he put a down payment on a yacht. Now he…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – dead men talk. 390924

By tom April 30, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

When Lamont decides to look into the disappearance of a gangster associated with a political boss, the boss dies rather suddenly of allegedly pneumonia.