New_Years – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Lums New Year Resolution. 400101

By Keith January 1, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Jumping ahead just a little, since there's not much available for the 1938 and 39 seasons... In the Jot 'Em Down Store we find Lum telling grandpap about his New…

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 – Jack Tries to Get Tickets for the Rose Bowl. ep637, 480104

By Keith July 2, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

As a new year begins, Jack and his cast flashback to their trip to the Rosebowl game. Going against his stingy character, Jack surprises everyone when he springs for the…

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.

The Shadow (MBS) Man Who Murdered Time. ep153, 390101

By Keith November 17, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Lamonte Cranston celebrates the New Year, and a new hope for everyone. Things aren't so happy though when a death threat from a man claiming to have a time machine…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

On Stage – Happy Holidays. ep49, 531230.

By Keith November 15, 2021Drama, On Stage

Audio is a little weak, and has some underlying tape hiss. Our stars, Elliot and Cathy Lewis, share admiring words as they talk about their favorite holidays. Including a dramatized…

Suspense (CBS) 32nd of December (Frank Lovejoy). 581228

By Keith January 9, 2020Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Joe is a man ing trouble over gambling debts and is in it deep to the underworld. To save his skin, and raise money, he asks for his wife's wedding…

Jack Benny – Rose Bowl Game. 460106

By Keith January 6, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

As Jack brags about his wild party life, Mary tells the truth about his escapades. Even Larry Stevens sheds some light on Jack being the life of the party. Larry…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Marine Air Base Santa Barbra, with Gary Cooper. ep209, 440104

By Keith May 31, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Broadcasting from the Marine Corps Air Base at Santa Barbara" Hope talks to the flyers about medals, torpedo planes, and going out with the Marines on dates. What kind…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) San Diego Naval Hospital, with Cary Grant. ep208, 431228

By Keith May 24, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "San Diego Naval Base Hospital" Hope. Has a treat for the WAVES on base with his guest today. He jokes about comparing the ladies of the Navy to those…

Dragnet – Big New Years. ep91, 510308

By Keith March 8, 2018Dragnet

Homicide Detail. Thousands of people crowd the streets, and one of them is a killer. On the way back from dinner, Joe is invited to a party later at fellow…

Sherlock Holmes – Case of the Iron Box. ep196, 451231

By Keith March 6, 2018Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Reliving another New Years eve, Watson tells about the one in 1899. On a train, and with several hours of travel ahead of them, Holmes hears the word on the…