Romance – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of a group of people gathered around a microphone in a radio studio. The group includes several men and women in formal attire, some holding scripts, and others wearing headphones. In the center of the photo is a large microphone with the words "Lux Radio Theatre" written on it. The studio is dimly lit, with visible soundproofing panels and technical equipment in the background. The photo appears to be from the year 1948.

Lux Radio Theater – Alice Adams (Claudette Colbert, Fred McMurray). ep157, 380103

By Keith November 6, 2023Drama, Lux

Features Claudette Col bear and Fred MacMurray. The stars are introduced, and given glowing reviews. In a cozy little home, and old married couple bicker over his business. He's comfortable…

Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

Gasoline Alley – A Kicking Around From Kid Cupid. ep3, 480730

By Keith August 26, 2023Gasoline Alley, Juvenile

The work for the day is done, but a secret is brewing for Skeeter. A surprise party is planned, but his friends have a hard time dragging Skeeter away from…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Elopement (Retro Extra) 481212

By Keith August 21, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Today's show notes are from the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December 1998. Lum’s infatuation with ”Miss Rowena” progresses to the point that he is unable to write up a…

Lum and Abner – Thanksgiving Dinner With Lum. 481121 (Retro Plus)

By Keith July 31, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Today's show notes are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Lum’s ”romance” of Miss Rowena, begun on the November 7 broadcast, begins to take on some…

Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Thanksgiving with Dorothy Lamour. 471127

By Keith June 27, 2023Al Jolson, Music

Telling about his Thanksgiving wishes, Al gets into his first song. Playlist California Here I Come. (Al Jolson) Oscar LaVant talks politics, and his wife wanting to run for office.…

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 – The Bear. ep18, 530507

By Keith May 7, 2023Drama, On Stage

A modern adaptation of a Russian one act play. Cathy is lovesick and mournful today as she mourns the loss of her husband. Her young man has been killed in…

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…