Rules – 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.

Great Gildersleeve – Visit by Aunt Hattie. ep155, 450204

By Keith June 5, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As we eavesdrop in on the family in Summerfield, we get a look at wartime sentiments as Leroy fantasizes at being a bombardier. Aunt Hattie has come for a visit,…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – The McGee’s Goe Bowling. 571124

By Keith August 13, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a little weak, but generally OK. Fibber feels he needs more time going out with the boys. Rolls Bowl McGee brags about his former feats at the sport…

Art VanHarvey, Bernardine Flynn, Paul Rhimer, and Bill Eidleson

Vic and Sade – Wives Rule Book. 410216

By Keith October 21, 2021Comedy, Vic and Sade

Vic spends some time reading passages from the new rule book from the lodge. It deals with the proper, and expected behavior of the wives of the lodge members. Sade…

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

Our Miss Brooks – Dress Code. ep38, 490424

By Keith April 24, 2021Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

After the Easter holiday, it can take some time to get use to the routine of going back to school. Connie talks about the special, crazy clothes days the student…

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 Rules of Dueling. 460124

By Keith January 28, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner and his second, Cedric wait for the other half of the dueling party. It’s taking so long, Abner wishes he would’ve packed a lunch. He just knew Lum wouldn’t…

Ozzie and Harriet – Bowling. ep108, 470223

By Keith December 23, 2019Comedy, Ozzie and Harriet

The phone rings in the Nelson home, and wit three strapping men, chivalry reigns. That’s why Harriet answers it and brings word of the PTA bowling challenge. Ozzie is sure…

Great Gildersleeve – Visit by Aunt Hattie. ep155, 450204

By Keith February 4, 2018Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

For a week, Aunt Hattie has been visiting, to help straighten out Leroy and Marjorie. Her strict enforcement of table manners and protocol of all sorts has even gotten under…

One Man’s Family – Book 71, Chapter 2

By Keith March 19, 2015Drama, One Mans Family

Title: Two Lost Barbers Begin to Find Happiness. Skip rides his motorcycle through the Sky Ranch to the annoyance of Henry Barber. Will Margret be on grandpa's side over the…