Partners – Retro Radio Podcast

AI generated vintage-style illustration titled "Lum and Abner: Movie Mahem," subtitled "Argument Over How to Run the Picture Show." It shows three men in a store called "Jot 'Em Down Store." One man behind the counter holds bingo cards and points to a chalkboard titled "Cinema Bingo" with written rules. Another man in a suit looks confused with question marks above his head. The third man in a plaid vest stands near a door labeled "Picture Show Now Playing." Various old-fashioned items like apples, bottles, and boxes are visible.

Lum and Abner – Abner Believes Lum Ripped Him Off. 350712

By Keith September 23, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Abner regrets taking full ownership of the Jot 'Em Down Store, but his spirits lift when he learns Lum is also struggling at the movie theater. When Lum arrives to offer a sincere apology, the two friends reconcile—only for bad news to break over the party line that the cinema is ablaze.

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 And Abner Reconcile. 350423

By Keith May 25, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Kids get hungry with all their activity. Give them a healthy, nourishing treat that won't spoil their appetite. Down in Pine Ridge, Dick has managed to calm Lum down…

Lum and Abner – Taxes. 420202

By Keith January 31, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is very much relieved once the judge in the county seat has exonerated him of all charges. The friends resume their friendship, and settle back into a routine at…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Should Sam Retire. ep34, 1934

By Keith June 10, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake is in the factory to tell his partner Sam about his upcoming vacation. Sam is okay with the idea, but isn't comfortable being left with Jake's sons-in-law, Sidney end…

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.

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Restless Day. ep15 ,490108

By Keith April 23, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

It had been a long hard restless night that ended a hard week. All Philip wants to do is get some rest. Good luck. A case comes to Marlowe from…

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…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Murder and The Jewel Thief. 500209

By Keith March 23, 2023Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

Mr Keen's partner, Mike Clancey takes a phone call from a man who needs to talk to Mr keen right away. The man is a jewel theif who is about…

Image of a yellow globe with a map of the world, depicting continents and oceans in detail.

Whistler – Urge to Kill. ep21, 421004

By Keith October 4, 2021Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Phil Putnam and Henry Drake had built their factory, and with war demands production has tripled. Henry has been absent minded, forgetting where important papers are, and where he has…

Martin and Lewis – Lucille Ball. ep1,, 490403.

By Keith April 3, 2020Comedy2 Comments

Features Lucille Ball. It's the first radio show for Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and they are nervous as they get ready. The phone rings as they joke about their…

Dragnet – Big Bunco. ep149, 520417

By Keith December 12, 2019Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Bunko detail. A big time scam artist has set up shop in the city, and Joe Friday has to stop him. Joe Friday discusses the latest case with Charlie. Since…