Interviews – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Dragnet – The Big Shot. ep319 , 550927

By Keith May 9, 2024Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Working the Homicide detail, Joe Friday and partner Frank Smith report for duty. The cops interview a witness to get all the details they can. A man named Kelvi is…

Close-up of a pair of spectacles or eyeglasses designed to improve vision, with silver frames and clear lenses.

You Bet Your Life – Secret Word, Table. 500222

By Keith February 22, 2024Comedy, You Bet Your Life

Groucho interviews the players, before sending the ones who build their winnings up the highest on to the final round. A boy and girl from high school are first up,…

Dragnet – The Big Shirt. ep329, 551206

By Keith December 6, 2023Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

As Joe and Frank talk in the squad room, the discussion of family matters and food is interrupted when a call to go interview the witness of a murder crosses…

You Bet Your Life – Secret Word, Window. 491130

By Keith November 30, 2023Comedy, You Bet Your Life

That sterling American, Groucho Marx returns to interview the contestants. If someone says the secret word, they could win a bonus $100. First up, a bachelor and a Spinster. A…

Dragnet – Big Convertible. ep306, 550628

By Keith August 30, 2023Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

The story you are about to hear is true, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Working the Forgery detail, Joe Friday and partner Frank Smith need…

Secrets Of Scotland Yard – Accurate Spelling Is Essential

By Keith August 4, 2023Detective and Mystery, Secrets of Scotland Yard

In the novels and mystery stories, the murderer always seems to have a quirk, or characteristic that gives him away. In real life it can be hard to pick out…

American actress and singer Alice Faye. She is seated in a chair, wearing a white blouse and dark skirt, and is looking off to the side with a slight smile on her face. The background is dark and there is a decorative pattern visible on the wall behind her. Shepherd Conservation Society.

Phil Harris – The New Secretary. ep141, 500423

By Keith April 23, 2023Comedy, Phil Harris

Alice has finally forced Phil to sit down to take care of his accumulated mail. To handle the piled up work load, Alice reveals her plan to hire a secretary,…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Wants Wedding Tomorrow. 470514

By Keith September 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Preparing for the next radio show on VPR, Ben Withers is confused over his lines in the script. Lum reminds Abner and Ben that their sponsor, Mose Moots wants that…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Dennis Wants A Raise. ep492, 431128

By Keith November 28, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Barbara Stanwick fills in for Mary, who is out with laryngitis. She opens with Don, and teases with Phil about how stingy Jack is. Where's Dennis? Cut to the hallway…

A Day in the Life of Dennis Day – Dennis Writes an Advise Column. 481113

By Keith November 13, 2021Comedy, Dennis Day

Dennis opens with a song, You Were Only Fooling. Mrs Anderson is excited when she gets a letter from her wealthy aunt. To make good impressions, she wants to roll…