Rivals – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Boston Blackie – Oscar Wolfe, Troublemaker. ep23, 450611

By Keith October 31, 2025Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A particular thug in town is giving people trouble. His name is Oscar Wolfe, and even Shorty and a gang of his friends want to have a piece of the…

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- Date with Connie Haines, With John Garfield. ep63, 440504

By Keith October 27, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Costello is once again late for the show. He explained that he just came from a wedding. The event may have inspired him to also get married, but it also…

Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

Gasoline Alley – The Slippery Mr. Chiggers. ep2, 480723

By Keith October 25, 2025Gasoline Alley, Juvenile

As the guys of Gasoline Alley work on a car repair, they manage to avoid a shopping errand. A bright idea is hatched to pull a fast one on rival,…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Tales of the Texas Rangers – The Open Range. ep8, 500826

By Keith September 26, 2025Detective and Mystery, Texas Rangers

Stories based on fact, only the names, dates and places have been changed. On the range, a rancher and his son find signs that rustlers could be at work. How…

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe – The Malevolent Medic. ep18, 510223

By Keith July 15, 2025Nero Wolfe

Doctor Sloane is told about his last patient of the day by his fiancee, and office nurse, Miss Banks. His ex-wife, a model, and nervous woman is unhappy despite having all she wanted with her rich new husband. She wants to come back, but the doc is to be married soon. When Nola dies in his office, who is to blame? A jealous nurse? The doctor, after threats were made to his happy life?

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Rogues Gallery – The Chronicle (Triangle Murder Case). ep36, 460221

By Keith July 2, 2025Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

Curtis and Ames are business rivals. What is the big matter at the core of their bitter rivalry? Ames is a reporter, and Fred Curtis is a high-power lawyer. Curtis…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

Great Gildersleeve – Hayride. ep345, 491228

By Keith June 26, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve2 Comments

It's dinnertime and Gildersleeve enjoys a meal with his family. Leroy gripes about Marjorie's affections of late, and after announcing her engagement last week to Bronco. Jealous of his neighbor,…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Premiere Speech. 420407

By Keith April 25, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Things are going full speed ahead in the preparations of the movie premiere. It has even temporarily overshadowed the $10K give away of the money that Diogenes left. But don't…

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 – The Carnival. ep337, 491102

By Keith April 18, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Preparing to go out, Gildersleeve plans to give his rival, Dr Olsen, a run for his money with nurse Milford. Marjorie and Birdie stroke his ego to encourage him. At…

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

By Keith April 10, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

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…