Rivalry – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Grandparents Soon. ep36, 1934

By Keith June 14, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

it looks like mom's plans to get to Hollywood before her rival Mrs. Fink have been thwarted. Even Jake expresses his desire to get the edge over the Fink's. It…

Mama Blooms Brewed- Yetta and Herold Elope. ep28, 1934

By Keith May 27, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake and Becky socialize with Harold’s mother. There discussion of foxhunting is distracted by wondering where their children are. Had they just run out to get a newspaper? Harold’s mother…

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 – Good Neighbor Policy. ep310, 490112

By Keith January 12, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Or, Love Thy Neighbor. After working hard, Gildersleeve takes the day off and sleeps in. When rudely awakened by a loud noise from his neighbor, he surprises everybody by announcing…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Sell Car Raffle Tickets. 460521

By Keith June 30, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Cedric's secret about losing his job as Bob Hope's new joke writer is out, our heros in Pine Ridge move along to another life adventure. In the Jot 'Em…

Halls Of Ivy – Merton Savadas Crush. 500303.

By Keith March 3, 2017Comedy, Halls of Ivy

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Retro Salute – Jack Benny and Fred Allen Feud – Various Clips (RV30, retro497)

By Keith May 27, 2015Comedy, Fred Allen, Jack Benny, Retro Original

Digging into the Retro Vault, we pull out this early installment, and first time we did a salute. Clips include: Movie promo and trailer of the film, Love Thy Neighbor,…

Black Museum – A Jar Of Acid. ep20, 1952.

By Keith March 23, 2012Black Museum

The story of crime begins in the echoing halls of the Black Museum. Then we have Orson Wells transition us to a scene of two women who wait for a…

Lum and Abner – Writing A Letter Of Apology To Squire. 350625.

By Keith January 25, 2011Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum and Abner - Writing A Letter Of Apology To Squire. 350625. Horlicks: Medical and dental authorities recommend plenty of vitamins and minerals in the diet, and Horlicks is a…

Lum and Abner – Squire Is Upset Over Warrent. 350620.

By Keith January 20, 2011Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum and Abner - Squire Is Upset Over Warrent. 350620. Horlicks: Dieticians and Nutritionists recommend it for weight control. It's an exceptionally well balanced food, safe, and effective. Buy it…

Lum and Abner – Lum Wont Arrest Squire. 350618.

By Keith January 18, 2011Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum and Abner - Lum Wont Arrest Squire. 350618. Horlicks: A special drink for young folks to keep their energy level up. Drink it as a cold Summer beverage, and…