Rivals – Page 8 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – April Fool’s Gags. ep330, 390402

By Keith April 2, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don brings us the man who held the ladder for Clark Gable to elope with Carol Lumbard, Jack Benny. The news of the celebrity wedding is the focus of jokes.…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Cedric Receives Draft Notice; It Was Mailed in 1943. 480716

By Keith February 15, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Even though grandpap hates Grimey Ludlow so much, he went to drive over for a visit… huh? Abner talks to Lum about why he did it. A batch of five…

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.

Richard Diamond – Rene Bennet Protection Case. ep26, 491022

By Keith October 25, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Sitting alone at his desk, Richard enjoys a phone call from his best girl, Helen. She tips him to a client who is to pop in. The sensational hat maker…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Quiet Please – We Were Here First. ep3, 470622

By Keith October 23, 2022Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

Audio is a bit soft, with record noise, scratches, etc. Ernest Chapel describes two warring civilizations. Neither fully understand the other, or for that matter, themselves. Do giants roam the…

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

Our Miss Brooks – Model School Teacher. ep16, 481121

By Keith June 26, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie relates a little of her typical day, and her crush on Mr Boynton. Mrs Davis gives Connie an early wake up call. It seems Connie has been recommended as…

Richard Diamond – The Tom Waxman Bombing Case. ep10, 490626

By Keith April 19, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

A labor union holds a meting to discuss hot button topics. There are a couple of thugs in attendance who are for the other side, and make plans to do…

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Box Of Death. ep181, 470417

By Keith April 17, 2022Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

A police officer brings a complaint of a large packing box on the front sidewalk. At the suggestion of the resident, Mrs Benson, he opens it to find a body.…

Mel Blanc – Miss Ugga Ugga Boo Beauty Contest. 470325

By Keith March 25, 2022Comedy, Mel Blanc1 Comment

It's time for the annual beauty contest,sponsored by the Royal Order of the Benevelent Zebra Lodge, and men across town show reactions to their girlfriends bathing suits. Good reactions, including…

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.

Gunsmoke – Twelfth Night. ep194, 551225

By Keith December 25, 2021Gunsmoke, Western

A traveler comes through Dodge, a crusty man who tells Matt that he's on his way to see a friend. Is there anything for Matt to be worried about? Investigating…

Adventures of Santa ep1 Workshop & Warehouse Burnt Down

By Keith December 18, 2021Juvenile

When Santa returns home, he learns about the tragedy in the workshop. His helpers, Kent and Judy tell him about a practical joke gone wrong. Is this the worst setback…