Letters – Retro Radio Podcast

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, The Bear Creek Hop. ep35, 1939

By Keith February 2, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist Mickey Wickey plays a musical break down, the Bear Creek Hop. Pat plugs the sponsor. Leon sings, Annie Laurie. Pat asks listeners to write in and reads a fan…

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 – I Stand Condemned. 470119

By Keith January 19, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's house, he has a complaint about Phil's band. Will Phil get the point after Jack reads him a few letters from annoyed fans? Mary arrives with wacky word…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Christmas with Madeline Carol. 411223

By Keith December 23, 2024Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Christmas Tree" Hope jokes about wrapping Christmas gifts, mailing packages, post office lines, and mishaps. Topics also include horse tracks, Finding the perfect Christmas tree, traffic, and Christmas toys.…

Mr. and Mrs. North – The Letter

By Keith July 22, 2024Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

A friend of the North's has been taken to court based on stolen goods in his possession that led to a murder to cover it up. Or so it seems.…

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 – Special Routine For Alka Seltzer. 410819

By Keith July 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store, we find Lum and Abner answering a phone call to take an order for Sister Simpson. They seem to be out of Alka Seltzer,…

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 Elves And The Shoemaker. ep3, 420905

By Keith March 30, 2024Juvenile, Lets Pretend

After reading a request from a fan letter, the Pretenders get ready to perform it. First a ride in an old-fashioned stage coach to get us to storyland. It's the…

Buster Brown Gang – Billy Stanley.441014

By Keith February 17, 2024Buster Brown, Juvenile

Join Smiling Ed for more fun than a barrel of monkeys, it's Buster Brown and his gang. The crazy characters, Mousie and Froggie pitch in for some joking around. Ed…

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 To Be A Family Man. 400122

By Keith January 22, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum and Abner are anxiously awaiting the widow Beaumont's arrival, after she sent a telegram to announce her coming to Pine Ridge to meet Lum. Lum has gotten himself all…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Cedric Discusses Visit to Draft Board 480719

By Keith February 17, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is the latest victim of the 5 year old letters. Today we find Lum on the phone, trying to iron out problems with his bookkeeping. The mix up with…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Receives Draft Notice; It Was Mailed in 1943. 480716

By Keith February 15, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Even though grandpap hates Grimey Ludlow so much, he went to drive over for a visit… huh? Abner talks to Lum about why he did it. A batch of five…