Rivals – 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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy’s Rival, Dr. Olsen. ep335, 491026

By Keith April 10, 2025Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

Gildersleeve opens with his nameless song to remind listeners that the Name the Song contest is coming to a close. Today Gildersleeve stops by nurse Milford’s house on the way…

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Nero Wolfe – Vanishing Shells. ep16, 510202

By Keith March 26, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

Though cash is tight, and Archie tries to get Nero to look for a new case, the large genius is comfortable doing nothing. A dame crosses Archie's path, and a matter involving jilted actors in the theater is the answer to the money problem. Is there a dark secret in Emil Stoener's past, that threatens the new play, or the role Doris has in it?

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Brave Little Tailor. 470712

By Keith January 25, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

To travel to storyland today, let's ride on an old fashioned, horse drawn ice cream wagon. After a brief sponsor message, the story begins. In the neat and tidy workshop,…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Ann Tuttle Is Back In Town. ep270, 480107

By Keith January 2, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In Summerfield, it's Winter and Gildersleeve argues with Leroy about shoveling the walk. When he spots a cute woman out front, and recognizes her as Ann Tuttle, a visitor to…

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 – The Big Rematch. 420109

By Keith January 1, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find grandpap and Abner talking about the big fight that Lum left the store over. A lot rides…

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Casey, Crime Photographer – Bright New Star. ep196, 470731

By Keith December 11, 2024Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

It's a story that's been done before by other detective shows. Two starlets compete for a leading role, but only one will win it. A producer with decisions to make…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Auction Sale Of Jed’s Showboat. 1936

By Keith December 7, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Note: This installment seems to hearken back to the short stretch where the Silos were traveling to help his brother. Though without a date or episode number, it's only a…

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Nero Wolfe – The Killer Cards. ep13, 510112

By Keith November 28, 2024Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

A ring of gamblers has had enough of each other, and in disbanding, the lights go out, a gunshot blasts, and one of them ends up as a corpse. Not…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Mousey Whips Lum. 411219

By Keith November 27, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is forced to keep obligations to attend a family event with Snake Hogan, and he talks to Abner about it. Abner gets a little confused over Lum's description of…

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 – Dinner Party for Doc And La Trivia. ep488, 461029

By Keith October 29, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

With meat shortages a thing of the past, Fibber and Molly have a roast in the oven. Knowing that Doc Gamble and Mayor Latrivia have a date with their mutual…