Relationships – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 72, Chapter 2 – Clifford Delves Into His Past 491009

By Keith October 9, 2022Drama, One Mans Family

The typical scattered routine has returned to the Barber clan. Hazel and Dan look for children's books in the library for Jack. Dan gets sidetracked by taking time to read…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Weekend At Crystal Lake. ep7, 480919

By Keith June 12, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

There's something peaceful about a lake. On the surface, clean, shimmering water, with wind kicking up little ripples on the surface. Ducks swimming, or waddling near the shoreline. A row…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Last of the Double Features, Sign On The Dotted Line. 1939 and 440310 (Retro Plus)

By Keith March 10, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy, Retro Original

The absolute last of my Amos and Andy double features. I mean it this time. Until I find more of the old classics from before the 1940's. First Show: Singing…

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 – Widow Cobb Interferes. 461009

By Keith January 3, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner reviews the story thus far with grandpap, about the construction project that Lum has arranged. He had picked rivals who had once been trying to date the widow. A…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Judy Canova – Exclusive Brentwood Society Party. ep43, 451222

By Keith November 28, 2021Comedy, Judy Canova

Opening in her trademark yodelling style, Judy sings, I Hate to See That Evening Sun Go Down. As Christmas draws near, Judy has returned home after her New York visit,…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Thanksgiving Turkey. 481125

By Keith November 25, 2021Comedy, My Friend Irma

With Joan Banks as Jane Stacey, and Marie Wilson as Irma Peterson. Jane gets a letter from boyfriend, Richard. She and Irma want to make some secret plans, and keep…

Amos and Andy – Matrimonial Mishap, with Retro Plus. 431112

By Keith November 12, 2021Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another double feature from Amos and Andy. In the first episode, 290423RaisingMoneyForLodgeRenovations . the audio is a little staticky. Andy and Kingfish are rewriting the lodge Bylaws, and try to…

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 Proposes To Adeline. ep299, 481027

By Keith October 27, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve enjoys a nice stroll after the Sunday church service. His troubles over adopting the baby still face him though. State law says he needs to be married and although…

Lux Radio Theater – Up Pops The Devil (Fred MacMurry). ep146, 371018

By Keith October 18, 2021Drama, Lux

Features Fred MacMurray. In a high rise office building, a young woman talks with a publisher, who is an old flame. Her husband, Steve, is an aspiring writer who just…

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

X Minus One – The Veldt, Ray Bradbury. ep12, 550804

By Keith August 4, 2021Science Fiction, X Minus One1 Comment

In this futuristic story by Ray Bradbury, we find a young family who moves into their dream home. The house is full of the latest in high tech appliances, conveniences,…