Independence – 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 – Leroy’s Week of Freedom. ep436, 520227

By Keith February 27, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve2 Comments

Bertie complains to Gildersleeve’s about having to endlessly wax the floor while she cleans up after Leroy. Marjorie complains about the messy condition of Leroy’s room. Will it be as…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

You Are There – Philadelphia July 4, 1776, 1776AD. 480704

By Keith July 4, 2024Drama, You Are There

The battle for independence from England is being fought in the stateroom as delegates meet. CBS reporters are there to bring you descriptions of the environment, and political climate of…

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

Mama Blooms Brewed- Out of Honeymoon Money. ep29, 1934

By Keith May 29, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake and Becky wonder over what cause Yetta and Harold to elope. Jake worries about Yetta while Becky worries about what do they have enough money. There worries are interrupted…

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

A Date With Judy – Car Trouble. 440307

By Keith March 6, 2021A Date With Judy, Comedy

Needing to borrow the family car for a trip down town, Judy is lectured by her mother on not being absent minded, and things to remember in using the car.…

Bing Crosby – Guests Bergen and McCarthy. 481103

By Keith April 28, 2020Bing Crosby, Music

Ken Carpenter warns there could be late-breaking election news flashes. Has Bing run for office?? Playlist You Call Everybody Darling. (Bing Crosby) Deloris. (Bing Crosby) Edgar Bergen is on hand…

Vic and Sade – Prearranged Meals. 460829

By Keith August 29, 2018Comedy, Vic and Sade

Audio doesn't have the best resolution, but is OK. Rush talks with Vicwhen uncle Fletcher pops in. Their minor argument takes a back seat to Fletcher as he complains about…

Father Knows Best – Thanksgiving Dinner. ep179, 531126

By Keith November 26, 2015Comedy, Father Knows Best

A simple matter like Thanksgiving gets complicated when it involves the anderson's. For a play, Kathy hams it up to read her poem she wrote at school. Her poem won…

One Mans Family – Book 71, Chapter 9.

By Keith April 18, 2015Drama, One Mans Family