Plays – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lux Radio Theater – The Show Off (Great Gildersleeve, Una Merkel). 430201 (retro530)

By Keith July 7, 2016Drama, Lux, Science Fiction

Greetings from Hollywood. Harold Peary, or the Great Gildersleeve, is cast in this hit play from the theater as Aubrey Piper. Talk, talk, talk. The women folk of the house…

Burns and Allen – Dr Jekyll and Mr Burns. 430105

By Keith January 5, 2016Burns and Allen, Comedy

New Years resolutions for George include being more romantic, and not having Gracie's Ladie's Uplift Society in his house. With a meeting in full swing to raise money, Gracie is…

Gene Autry – Champion Saves Genes Life aka Ringo Mine. 560129

By Keith June 15, 2015Gene Autry, Western

Gene opens in song, Calico, Eyes of Blue, lips Like Cherry Wine. In the bunkhouse Pat Buttram wants to be in a play. Pat claims that acting runs in his…

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Produces a Play. ep42, 420614

By Keith June 14, 2015Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildy is a little upset that the ladies group is planning a play in his home, but he has been barred from the meeting. It doesn't take long for Marjorie…

Martin and Lewis – Henry Fonda. 490529.

By Keith May 29, 2015Comedy

Dean and Jerry open in their usual musical style. Dean then sings, I Can't Give You Anything but Love Baby. Dean and Jerry get ready to see the big Broadway…

Jack Benny – Buck Benny Rides Again Part 2. 370221

By Keith September 6, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny

Waukegan's gift to the acting world enters, and the cast comment on Jack's appearance on Lux Radio Theater last Monday. He and Mary performed in Brewster's Millions where Jack played…

Mel Blanc – James Mason Gets Mels Role In A Play. 470429

By Keith April 29, 2014Comedy, Mel Blanc1 Comment

After seeing a movie featuring James Mason, Mel and Betty discuss the well known actor. Not impressed, Mel is to act in a play the local ladies are to put…

Family Doctor – The Pageant. ep30, 1932

By Keith March 13, 2014Drama, Family Doctor

The acting bug seems to have bitten as the town's first annual pageant draws near. Enthusiasm grows as participants practice their parts. Acting as master of ceremonies, and with just…

Family Doctor – Casting. ep29, 1932

By Keith March 11, 2014Drama, Family Doctor

Doc talks with Chick and Pete in the drugstore about the big play rehearsals and upcoming production. Mrs O'Malley, the play producer enters in time to issue parts to all…

Family Doctor – Tolerance. ep18, 1932

By Keith February 13, 2014Drama, Family Doctor

Doc Adams is on the way home to enjoy lunch with his wife, Lou. He gets stopped by Mrs Malloy, who wants doc to stop in at her studio to…