Poverty – Retro Radio Podcast

A person wearing blue denim jeans with their hands behind their back, secured together by a pair of metal handcuffs. The focus is on the hands and the handcuffs, indicating the person is restrained. The background is dark, creating a strong contrast with the light-colored jeans and the person's skin. The image conveys themes of arrest, detention, or captivity.

Green Hornet – Poor Substitutes. 400717

By Keith March 7, 2026Adventure, Green HornetNo Comments

A man from a charity fund, sponsored by the Daily Sentinel, talks with Miss Casey about a list of poor families to help for Christmas. Certain ones who have been…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

A Date With Judy – Love In The Slums. ep48, 440328

By Keith November 9, 2025A Date With Judy, Comedy

Father is relaxing at home when Judy enters to tell him about the most wonderful stage show ever, Love in the Slums. Randolph wanders in a few moments later to…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Lets Pretend (CBS) House of the World. 421226

By Keith May 17, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

A house without windows, the house of the world, has Good Will and his child companion shut out. Walls keep him shut out, but inside a young family feel the…

Gunsmoke – Sunny Afternoon. ep191, 551204

By Keith December 4, 2023Gunsmoke, Western

It was the worst winter in Dodge City that Matt could remember, and it kept getting colder. Inside the Long Branch saloon things are hopping, and Matt is confronted by…

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 – Valley Of The Living Dead. 390122

By Keith May 3, 2023Shadow, Suspense and Horror

Lamonte and Margot are travelling, but there seems to be alack of wrongs that need to be put right. A rock slide scares margot, but it's not just one, but…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Abner Arrives Back Home with a Big Car. 480902

By Keith April 14, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dick Huddleston and Lum are at the train depot, along with their friends to welcome Abner home. They’re all dressed up, and ready to welcome poor Abner back with open…

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.

Cavalcade of America (NBC) O Henry. 410721

By Keith December 10, 2022Cavalcade of America, Drama

Shortly after the turn of the century, Casey has the most important job in the newsroom, to go get the latest story from O Henry. If he doesn't have one...…

The Shadow – Joey’s Christmas Story. 401222

By Keith December 1, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror1 Comment

Lamonte Cranston and Margot Lane help Joey and his poor family every year. Joey aspires to be a detective, and observes Lamonte in action on a case. When things don't…

A photograph of a doctor wearing a stethoscope around their neck, standing against a plain background. The doctor is wearing a white lab coat and a serious expression on their face, as if listening intently to something. The stethoscope is draped over the doctor's shoulders and resting on their chest, and their hands are folded in front of them. The overall effect is one of professionalism and medical expertise.

Dr. Kildare – Abandoned Baby. ep14, 500503

By Keith July 25, 2022Dr Kildare, Drama

When an abandoned baby is brought to the hospital, the staff adopt the malnourished infant as they administer care to keep him in good health. Jack Webb makes an appearance…

Gunsmoke – Cows and Cribs, Jeanette Nolan. 560513.

By Keith May 13, 2020Gunsmoke, Western1 Comment

In the Long Branch saloon, Matt talks with Kitty, and a local rancher about a family in need. Taking Chester to visit the Nadler's, we learn how poorly the settlers…