Radio – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Ben Withers, Constable. 470410

By Keith August 8, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Henry Lunsford is still mad at all the attention that Ben Withers has recieved over catching the Voice. When grandpap enters the store, he and Abner try to figure out…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Special: 15th Anniversary Show. 490913

By Keith June 21, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A special 1 hour show full of NBC's biggest radio stars. Harlow Wilcox reads some early reviews from 1935, then Fibber and Molly remember some early moments but are interupted…

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 – Jack Has A Music Lesson. 490227

By Keith February 27, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny - Jack Has A Music Lesson. 490227. Mel Blanc, as Jack's violin teacher dreads approaching Jack's house. Jack seems to have misplaced his violin, and asks Rochester for…

Jack Armstrong – Zambo Anga Adventure Ep9. 410116

By Keith January 29, 2021Adventure, Jack Armstrong

Walking the trail to find the old peddler, Jack has just had his pedometer stolen. Without it, our heroes could be hopelessly lost. He and Billy have a plan to…

Jack Armstrong – Zambo Anga Adventure Ep6. 410113

By Keith January 23, 2021Adventure, Jack Armstrong

After following the trail into the interior, Jack and his friends depart from their army escort. Lieutenant Rawlings gives some advice on the dangers they could encounter. The use of…

You Are There – Columbus Discovers America, 1492AD. 470728.

By Keith July 28, 2020Drama, You Are There

The date is October 12, 1492, and CBS reporters in London are breathlessly awaiting news from the ships at sea in search of a new land. It has been days…

Retro sounds of 1941 and 1946. (retro682)

By Keith September 11, 2019Music, Retro Original

A 2 hour playlist of some of the songs I found in my archive. Maybe they're not all the top hits, but they all come from the years 1941 and…

Adventures in Research – Electronics in Communications. ep180, 460702

By Keith July 2, 2019Adventures in Research, Documentary and Interview

The story of man's friend, the electron, and how they have been harnessed to carry his message around the world. From native drumbeats, and the ever expanding distances people have…

Fred Allen – Radio The Great American Pastime. 410423.

By Keith April 23, 2019Comedy, Fred Allen

Feeling left out, Jimmy Wallington introduces Fred, then wants to have more to do in the show. Fred lets him in on the News Reel segment and tells how they…

Behind The Mike – Director Star Relations. ep31, 410420

By Keith April 20, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

We learn of some of the things that made radio broadcasts difficult in the early days. Namely, the quality of how certain microphones sounded. Also that early studios weren't always…