Memory – Retro Radio Podcast

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Adventures ofPhilip Marlowe – Face to Forget. ep88, 500614

By Keith October 8, 2026Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Hired to find a contact aboard a moving train with only a vague description, Philip Marlowe runs into a trail of suspicious passengers, a knock on the head, and a corpse. After being thrown from the train, Marlowe must catch up to stop the killer before they reach the end of the line.

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Taking a Memory Course. 571221

By Keith September 24, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

For self-improvement Fibber wants to take a memory course, but the doubtful Molly claims she knows goldfish with better memories than Fibber. Time has gone on too long to suit…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Richard Diamond – William Carter Loses Memory. ep31, 491126

By Keith January 11, 2024Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Richard gets ready for a hot date with his best girlfriend Helen, when a client enters his office. A doctor has a problem with a patient in the psychiatric ward.…

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

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…

"Vintage radio microphone against a black background with the words 'Suspense' written in bold white letters. The microphone is surrounded by intricate patterns and designs in gold and white, giving a sense of classic elegance and drama."

Suspense – The Face Is Familiar (Jack Benny). 540118

By Keith July 23, 2023Suspense, Suspense and Horror

The story of a successful bank robbery, and the man who pulled it off. Jack Benny plays Tom Jones, a man who never forgets a face. He goes into flashback…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Gildersleeve Memory Course. ep196, 390314

By Keith March 14, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Deciding that his memory needs improvement, Fibber enrolls in a course offered by the Gildersleeve Memory company. Iris Dalrimple is the instructor, played by Hal Peary. Otherwise known in most…

Jack Benny – Jack Takes Inventory And Has A Memory Loss. 491002

By Keith August 21, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack seems as stingy as ever as he and Rochester are at home, taking inventory in the pantry. Running gags appear from flubs made last week, and the topic of…

A photograph of a doctor wearing a stethoscope around their neck, standing against a plain background. The doctor is wearing a white lab coat and a serious expression on their face, as if listening intently to something. The stethoscope is draped over the doctor's shoulders and resting on their chest, and their hands are folded in front of them. The overall effect is one of professionalism and medical expertise.

Dr. Kildare – Philip VanCourt’s Amnesia. ep13, 500426

By Keith August 1, 2022Dr Kildare, Drama

On a quiet evening in Blair hospital, Doctors Gillespie and Kildare live dangerously by playing a round of checkers. Before they get too involved though Dr Carew approaches them with…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Long Lost Harold. 440331

By Keith March 31, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Andy tells Kingfish about a woman who mistook him for another man named Harold. Elsewhere, we eavesdrop on a woman who tells about her long-lost husband Harold. A man who…

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 – How to Make Lumburgers. 461218

By Keith March 30, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The restaurant crowd clamours for a Lumburger, but after Lum fainted and hit his head on the stove, he can't remember the ingredients. Maybe recreating the scene in the kitchen…