Impressions – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

On Stage – Eddie. ep11, 530319

By Keith August 16, 2025Drama, On Stage

Elliot is Eddi, and Cathy is melba. She's a working girl in a lunch counter, and rejects his advances at trying to pick her up. The determined Eddie won't take…

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 Lies To A Stranger About His Wealth. ep576, 490222

By Keith June 24, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber and Molly expect a visitor that they met the year before while travelling in Canada. Fibber took it upon himself to brag to the wealthy Canadian host that he…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Audition Show. 410516

By Keith June 19, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Riding along on the train, we find that it runs past Wistful Vista, and in a day, it reaches the end of its line in Summerfield. We also witness the…

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

Archie Andrews – Masked Marvel. 460706

By Keith March 8, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

Today Jughead and Archie are planning to go swimming. They are spotted by bully, Butch McGonigal. Archie gets knocked down, but to defend himself in the future, he gets a…

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – The Circulation Manager. 420219

By Keith February 21, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has just returned from his pamphlet delivery, and he talks about it with Abner. Though Abner is willing to do it for him, Lum keeps on delivering since he…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Brave Little Tailor. 470712

By Keith January 25, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

To travel to storyland today, let's ride on an old fashioned, horse drawn ice cream wagon. After a brief sponsor message, the story begins. In the neat and tidy workshop,…

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 – Guests, Humphrey Bogart, and Lauren Bacall. 470105

By Keith January 5, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don and Jack talk about the strings that had to be pulled to get tickets to the Rosebowl game. Phil arrives and is teased about his drinking, and the members…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Ann Tuttle Is Back In Town. ep270, 480107

By Keith January 2, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In Summerfield, it's Winter and Gildersleeve argues with Leroy about shoveling the walk. When he spots a cute woman out front, and recognizes her as Ann Tuttle, a visitor to…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Big Safari. 411125

By Keith October 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Since the earlier attempts at trapping Irving the lion, the big cat seems to have run away. Today we find Abner returning from deliveries, talking about his fear of having…

Lum and Abner – A Plan To Catch The Lion. 411124

By Keith October 23, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Over the weekend the lion has escaped and has been terrorizing Pine Ridge. Lum has to take the full force of the blame as irate citizens phone to complain. Abner…