Pearls – Retro Radio Podcast

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Monte is Captured by Kirby. 1940

By Keith December 14, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan AnnieNo Comments

Hey kiddies! Get your own nifty shake up mug, usually 50 cents, but free for a limited time for the foil seal from the sponsor product. Man alive! What fun…

A black and white checkered deerstalker hat with ear flaps and a visor.

Sherlock Holmes – Adventure Of The Superfluous Pearl. ep126, 440522

By Keith April 3, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Called on for possibly the most difficult and dangerous kind of cases, Holmes has to solve a mystery at a lady's social circle. The matter involves a missing string of…

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 Long Rope. ep19, 490205

By Keith May 25, 2023Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

As Philip Marlowe tries to enjoy his massage, he's approached by a man who has hired him, and has a full agenda for the hard boiled detective. Philip is to…

Voyage of the Scarlet Queen – Grafters Fort And The Black Pearl Of Galahla Bay. ep17, 471023

By Keith May 22, 2023Adventure, Scarlet Queen

The mission for ship master Philip Carney this week is to get the Black Pearl of Galala Bay. Right after a historical message about the Pony Express. Philip tells how…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Ruby Of Caraval. ep9, 371121shad

By Keith October 22, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A car crash draws the attention of lawyer, Lamonte Cranston, and his secretary, Margot Lane. The petty burglar who died in the wreck is found with a valuable ruby that…

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 – Grandpap Gets Threatening Phone Call. 470310

By Keith June 22, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store, Lum gets onto Abner for browsing through the mail order catelog. If he keeps going down that route, Abner won't have any of his…

Lum and Abner – Divide the Pearl Money. 470306

By Keith June 20, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

With winning an odd amount of money, Lum and Abner debate at how to split the difference. Huh? Why do they need to split it in amounts of hundreds of…

Lum and Abner – Lawyer Interested in Horses. 470224

By Keith June 3, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Today grandpap is to take the witness stand, and it could be the best hope that Lum and Abner has to win their case. Their lawyer feels that Squire certainly…

Lum and Abner – Pearl in Oyster Trial. 470220

By Keith June 1, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After being charged for bribery, Lum is out on bail as he reviews thecourt case with Abner. Will the bribery incident hurt their case? Will Lum's mishap drag Abner down…

Lum and Abner – Cedric’s Testimony. 470219

By Keith May 30, 2022Adventure, Comedy, Lum and Abner

Confident over the coaching he gave Cedric, Squire talks with his lawyer to review their case. Grandpap and his lawyer begin to worry that Cedric's witness might be made to…