Romance – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Elliott Lewis, a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He appears to be speaking or reading from a script, with one hand raised to emphasize a point. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

On Stage – Casey at the Bat. ep15, 530416

By Keith April 16, 2023Drama, On Stage

It's that time of year in old radio land for a baseball story, so Elliot and Cathy Lewis present the behind the scenes story of the classic poem, Casey at…

On Stage – A Poetic Tragedy. ep3, 530115

By Keith March 9, 2023Drama, On Stage

In today’s story Cathy is a young actress who is new to the theater. Listen as the tender young woman brushes up against the terse, synical production execs as she…

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

Jack Benny – Love Finds Annie Hardy. ep323, 390212

By Keith February 12, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Our own little cupid gets a happy birthday greeting when the audience sings to him. Jack talks about other people who were also born in February. Will he confess to…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Lux Radio Theater (CBS) Remember the Night (Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck) 400325

By Keith November 27, 2022Drama, Lux

A court room is an unlikely setting for a love story, especially when its between the prosecutor and the woman on trial. Diamonds are stolen, and word goes out on…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Bergen and McCarthy (Chase and Sanborn Hour NBCR) Christmas with Geraldine Fitzgerald. 391217

By Keith November 20, 2022Bergen and McCarthy

Don Ameche and Charlie McCarthy introduces the show. Donald Nixon sings, One Girl That I Love. He follows it with, O That it Were So. Charlie tells Don about his…

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

Our Miss Brooks – Clay City English Test. ep34, 490327

By Keith September 18, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie tells about the hypertensive Mr Conklin, and the assignment he gave to her. Mrs Davis sticks up for Connie, and feels she should be paid for the extra work.…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Bums Rush. ep48, 490903

By Keith September 3, 2022Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Audio quality is good, but not as high resolution as others in the series. Aunt jessie phones philip for help for her problem. A proud man wants to win her…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Love After Death. ep951, 790205.

By Keith August 25, 2022CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Title:Love After Death. Plot:For the past thirty years, a gifted but terminally ill concert pianist has searched for her lost husband, refusing to believe the reports that he had perished…

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 – The Bloody Hat Case. ep11, 490702

By Keith August 17, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Most people live a life, free of trouble, or at least the kind of trouble that awaits Richard Diamond. The action starts with a bar fight over a girl. There's…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Jealous Boyfriend. 430525 (RetroPlus)

By Keith July 31, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

The beginning of a special run of Amos and Andy episodes. A double feature that starts with Amos and Andy trying to make sense of the political parties in the…