Opera – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of a group of people gathered around a microphone in a radio studio. The group includes several men and women in formal attire, some holding scripts, and others wearing headphones. In the center of the photo is a large microphone with the words "Lux Radio Theatre" written on it. The studio is dimly lit, with visible soundproofing panels and technical equipment in the background. The photo appears to be from the year 1948.

Lux Radio Theater – Enter Madam(Basil Rathbone). ep158, 380110

By Keith January 1, 2024Drama, Lux

The scene is in a London opera house where the man is taking a deeper interest in the star on the stage than his girlfriend is comfortable with. Suddenly there's…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Lum Writes An Opera (RetroExtra). 491109

By Keith October 23, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though the show opens with the words, "On the air for Fridgedairre!" There is no mid show commercial. Lum has started a society to raise the level of ignorance in…

Candy Matson – The Devil In The Deep Freeze. ep20, 491110

By Keith July 12, 2023Candy Matson, Detective and Mystery

Candy gets a phone call concerning a confidential matter. Even though it interrupts her day sunbathing at her penthouse apartment, and her enjoyment of listening to the football game, it…

Command Performance – Fred Allen, Ginny Simms, Benny Goodman. ep98, 431220

By Keith July 7, 2023Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Fred Allen. He teases with the announcer about Jack Benny. He introduces Genny Sims who sends out greetings to the troops overseas before she sings, No Love. Fred…

Victor Borge – Hungarian Rhapsody

By Keith February 24, 2023Music

Actually it might be titled a Russian Opera rather than Hungarian. This is part 3 of a live stage show done sometime during Richard Nixon's presidency. Victor tells about his…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy the Opera Star. ep316, 490223

By Keith February 23, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's morning in Summerfield, and Gildersleeve rises early, but Birdie doesn't quite have breakfast ready. She doesn't mind though, does she? Gildersleeve answers Marjories question about his early rising by…

Dennis Day – The runaway. ep89, 481002

By Keith October 2, 2020Comedy, Dennis Day

Mrs Anderson wants to go to the opera for a night of culture. Mr Anderson is less inclined to go, and seeks a way out. Dennis tries to help him…

Jimmy Durante and Gary Moore Show – First Song – Poor Little Rhode Island. 450105

By Keith August 8, 2020Comedy, Jimmy Durante

Despite the show title, the first song seems to be by the Roy Vargey Orchestra, Would You Like to Swing on a Star. Gary Moore introduces Jimmy who shows off…

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy is thee Head Of Opera Committee. ep188, 451209

By Keith August 17, 2019Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Summerfield is all abuzz over the opera that is coming to town. Though Mrs Bullard was instrumental on bringing the New York sophistication to town, we learn that Gildersleeve is…

Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) Ezio Pinzaep5, 461113

By Keith August 16, 2019Bing Crosby, Music

Audio is good, a touch mushy though. Featuring: Ken Carpenter, John Scot Trotter, Lena Romei, Charioteers, and Sketch Henderson Playlist My Heart Goes Crazy (Bump De Bump, Bing) I Forgave…