Ranches – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello- Job at A Department Store, With Claire Trevor. ep64, 440511

By Keith November 26, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

When Lou enters, he tells about relatives who were visiting on his uncle’s ranch. Jokes about livestock and farmwork are the theme of the day. Ken Niles arrives with the…

Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

Cisco Kid – Disappearing Bullet. 520722

By Keith July 22, 2021Cisco Kid, Western

Rawhide Arizona, a typical town for its day. A bar, owned by JB Trask is the location of a heated poker game. Young rancher, Bob Hilton is about to lose…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Bob Hope – Yuma Army Airfield – Andrews Sisters. ep246, 450102

By Keith March 21, 2021Bob Hope, Comedy

The Andrews Sisters sing, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Their song, Don't Fence Me In, becomes the intro to the western sketch. The sisters meet Bob in the saloon, where he…

Six Shooter – Apron Faced Sorrel. ep21, 540207

By Keith February 7, 2021Six Shooter, Western

Britt is to meet a friend at the train station. It's the first trip out West for the young traveller. The teenager, Clay, is introduced to a range of typical…

Six Shooter – Cora Plummer. ep15, 531227

By Keith December 27, 2020Six Shooter, Western

It was a dark and stormy night. Britt describes the wet Western scene as he rides into town to seek shelter. A young fellow comes to talk with him, a…

Abbott and Costello – The Sheriff Of North Hollywood. 460425.

By Keith April 25, 2019Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Bad boy, Lou Costello, enters with a gun and bragging about wanting to be an old West sheriff. Jokes begin about horses, cowboys, and being an indian fighter. Bud tries…

Abbott and Costello – At The Ranch. ep94, 450405.

By Keith April 5, 2018Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Also titled: Trying to Hire the Andrews Sisters Though the show may seem like a rerun, it's actually a reproduction with a previous script. The orchestra leader has changed to…

Gunsmoke – How to Sell a Ranch. 560401.

By Keith April 1, 2018Gunsmoke, Western

As they ride the range, Matt and Chester stop in at a ranch. word on the prairie is that old top is selling the place, and Matt checks to see…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Getting Ready For Ranch Vacation. ep409, 440620

By Keith June 20, 2017Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber has it in mind to be a cowboy, and brags to Molly about his uncle Sycamore's ranch. Cattle rustlers, law men, and ranches that span across states. Will Molly…

Lux Radio Theater – My Friend Flicka. 430607

By Keith June 7, 2016Drama, Lux

Features Roddy McDowell. The story of a boy and his horse. A dad is worried that his son lives with his head in the clouds and needs to be more…