Introductions – Retro Radio Podcast

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 Man’s Family – Book 71, Chapter 1. Reintroducing the Barbers. 490704

By Keith December 5, 2025Drama, One Mans Family

Exploring the family members in this complex family. Who are they, and how are they related to each other? This episode from 1949, som 18 years after the show has…

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…

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 – How Jack Found Phil. ep546, 450401

By Keith June 18, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Audio is a touch on the fast side. Rochester and Mary talk about Jack being appointed as an Admiral. we find Jack in the bathtub with his fleet, and talks…

Halls Of Ivy – Dr Halls Reappointment. Pilot. 490622.

By Keith June 22, 2020Comedy, Halls of Ivy

Ivy is a typical small college that might be located any where in America. Today the board of regents meets to debate whether Dr Hall should be reappointed as president.…

Gunsmoke – The Man Who Would Be Marshal. 560318.

By Keith March 18, 2018Gunsmoke, Western

A man rides to Dodge and claims that he has applied and been approved by the War office to become a new Marshall. The former army officer is serious when…

Retro OTRDiary 33 – Introducing The Saint (retro598)

By Keith October 23, 2017Detective and Mystery, Retro Original

To introduce a coming feature to the podcast, Keith shares some background on the Saint, and includes a handful of clips from a BBC presentation. Starting out in print form,…

My Friend Irma – Dinner Party For Jane’s Boss. 470411 (RV36 retro569)

By Keith April 26, 2017Comedy, My Friend Irma

Listen to how Jane and Irma meet. The ambitious, hard working, and common sense Jane is straight man to Irma's confusion over such simple things as a telephone call. Though…

Great Gildersleeve -College Chum’s Son Visits. ep56, 421115

By Keith November 25, 2015Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

A letter of introduction lands on Gildy's desk. It's from an old college chum who he idolized. Brinkerhoff was the big man on campus, all American football player, and his…

One Man’s Family – Book 71, Chapter 1. Reintroducing the Barbers (retro488)

By Keith February 24, 2015Drama, One Mans Family, Retro Original

Exploring the family members in this complex family. Who are they, and how are they related to each other? This episode from 1949, som 18 years after the show has…

Vic and Sade – Five Men from Maine. 410530.

By Keith May 30, 2014Comedy, Vic and Sade

Rush tells Vic about a phone call where he took notes. It was a long distance call where an aquaintence of Vic's from Oregon wanted him to take a trip…