Shortages – 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 – The Waterworks Breaks Down. 431024

By Keith October 24, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

A musical moment in the home is spoiled by Leroy's attempt at singing. Gildersleeve puts him to doing his homework. When Throckmorton decides to give the kids a lesson in…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Home Made Ice Cream. ep390, 440208

By Keith February 8, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

To save some money, and to hearken back to the good old days, Fibber makes a lot of racket as he hand cranks an ice cream maker. It's just the…

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 – Best Bushel Of Apples. 460923

By Keith December 8, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum recieves entries for his apple contest in the Jot 'Em Down store. He anticipates having as much as 60 bushel baskets by the judging of the contest tonight. What's…

Fred Allen – National Poetry Week (George Jessel). ep34, 430523

By Keith May 23, 2021Comedy, Fred Allen

Audio is a bit overdriven. I checked other sources, and it's the same mushy quality no matter where I look. Digital filtering only makes things worse. Sorry about the quality.…

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.

Abbot and Costello – Lou Builds A House. 470424

By Keith April 10, 2021Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Entering to a wild crowd, Bud complains about Lou's shabby appearance. They talk about night clubs, housing shortages and living in the suburbs. Bud thinks his wife can help get…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Washing Machine. ep358, 430330

By Keith March 30, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Rumor on the street reaches Fibbers ears, but should he just go out and buy things just to horde them? Molly talks sense to him, and points him in the…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

WJZ News of the World (NBC) Glenn Riggs. 41121

By Keith December 12, 2020Documentary and Interview

The report opens on the battling with the Japanese. Fighting on land, in the air and at sea. The situation in Manila, wake, Hong Kong, Singapore, and others. Stories also…

Sherlock Holmes – The Submarine Caves. ep205, 460304

By Keith February 5, 2020Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

On a diplomatic trip to a little known island in the English Channel, Sherlock is to receive a pound of butter in the name of the Queen. The royal family…

Great Gildersleeve – Petition Against Trolley Car House. ep207, 460421

By Keith July 21, 2019Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Dinner plans are sprung on Gildersleeve when he learns that Ben will be over. How is the job situation of the recently released Navy vet going? Marjorie would prefer he…

Jimmy Durante – Ode to a Cow (AFRS). ep140, 460301 (retro681)

By Keith June 23, 2019Comedy, Retro Original

Along with his young partner, Gary Moore,, Jimmy Durante thinks its a good idea to have a cow for their very own. It makes some sense for the days when…