Relationships – Retro Radio Podcast

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Meets Nurse Milford. ep332, 490928

By Keith March 13, 2025Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

As Gildersleeve is tucking in Leroy for the night, and sending Marjorie off to her room, he decides to call on a lady friend on the spur of the moment.…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

The Great Gildersleeve – In The Doghouse With Irene. 540113

By Keith February 27, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

After some recent blunders with Gildy's gal, Irene, she hints that he needs to watch his step, or she may be in the market for a better boyfriend. To keep…

Let George Do It – Who is Sylvia. ep109, 481122

By Keith February 18, 2025Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A man writes with a problem that might be better suited for a psychiatrists couch than for George Valentine. Still, George is intrigued enough by finding out who Sylvia is…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Woman In Blue. 440615

By Keith February 12, 2025Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

A nervous Air Force officer waits to see Mr Keen. He is due to return overseas. Time is short, and he wants to find a woman he met, and fell…

The Great Gildersleeve – Income Tax Forms Arrive. ep109, 440116

By Keith January 16, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

The Abbott and Costello Show- Sam Shovel, Case of the Curbstone Murder. ep242, 481202

By Keith December 2, 2024Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Bud and Lou talk about boxing, and some of the down sides of it. After a musical transition, Bud talks bad about Lou's family, and some of the jobs they…

Great Gildersleeve – Leila Returns. 430926

By Keith September 26, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As the show opens, we find the Judge and Gildersleeve escorting Miss Goodwin home. When the judge departs, Gildy asks Miss Goodwin for advice on deciding to get married. It…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Needles Doc And Latrivia About Fifi. 461210

By Keith September 17, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Trying to stir up the sparks in a love affair, Fibber calls the mayor’s office to spread rumors about Fifi Tremain and Doc Gamble. Will mayor Latrivia fall for the…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Sidney and Harold Are Also In. ep44, 1934

By Keith July 3, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

For once Jake has thought of something before Harold and Sidney, and he is pleased with himself. Becky is worried that he has gotten mixed up with a business he…

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

Judy Canova – Judy Going Back To The Farm For the Summer. ep26, 450630

By Keith June 30, 2024Comedy, Judy Canova

Audio is a bit crackly at the opening, but clears up as Judy sings a medley of tunes including, Rome Wasn't Built in a Day, and I Can't Buy You…