Parties – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Halloween Party. ep98, 431031

By Keith October 31, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildy gets the house ready for Marjorie's Halloween dance party. Of course, as Birdie makes the tasty treats, he can't resist trying to sample a few. If Birdie will let…

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 – The Drive In. 541024

By Keith July 21, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don flashes back to the night before. It's the night for big parties in Beverly Hills. As the party rages at the Coleman's house, Jack wonders why he hasn't been…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – First to Hollywood. ep35, 1934

By Keith June 12, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

just when Jake and Becky thought vacation plans for working out for the best, Jake is now worried that things won't be running well at the factory. His young assistant…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Spaghetti Dinner For Stag Party. ep251, 400604

By Keith June 4, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, Hold Everything. Looking over his list of tasty treats for his stag party, Molly and the grocery clerk aren't sure Fibber has anything good. Mrs. Goldfarb…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Girls Are Late. ep3, 1934

By Keith April 2, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Pop and Mama Bloom are worried when the girls are out late. Though they're worried, the parents remember their own kissing games when they were dating. As imaginations of hospitals…

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.

Philip Marlowe – The Grim Hunters. ep24, 490312

By Keith March 12, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe1 Comment

It's a case of cat and mouse, and the hunter is about to be the hunted. Philip is lured into a scavenger hunt party as one of the items on…

A Day in the Life of Dennis Day – Dennis Invitation to the Party is Cancelled. 490115

By Keith January 15, 2024Comedy, Dennis Day

Dennis opens with a song, I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm. Mrs. Anderson is in a bind when she is to throw a dinner party, and Mr. Anderson…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Christmas Party, Jane Wyman Substitutes. 471225

By Keith December 25, 2023Burns and Allen, Comedy

When Gracie has taken a real-life illness, a special guest star stands in to read her lines at the last moment. Jane Wyman is no Gracie, but her performance isn't…

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.

Nick Carter – Nick’s Christmas Adventure. ep37, 431225

By Keith December 25, 2023Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

On the way to a Christmas party, Nick and Scotty stop to collect Christmas contributions. Why doesn't old Mr. Rasper want to donate to help kids in need? Nick decides…

Jack Benny – Christmas Open House At Jack’s. ep354, 391224

By Keith December 24, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don whisks us to Jack's home in Beverly Hills where Rochester sings as he trims the tree. How are Trudy the ostrich, and Carmichael the polar bear doing? Mary enters…