Singing – Page 2 – 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 – Gildy the Opera Star. ep316, 490223

By Keith February 23, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's morning in Summerfield, and Gildersleeve rises early, but Birdie doesn't quite have breakfast ready. She doesn't mind though, does she? Gildersleeve answers Marjories question about his early rising by…

The Origin of Superstition – Sing Before Breakfast, Cry Before Night. ep36, 1935

By Keith November 4, 2021Documentary and Interview

On a trip to the woods to swim, one in the group is warned not to sing before the wives can Get breakfast ready. Is it just a silly superstition?…

WTTP – Dennis Day Interview Special. 830528

By Keith May 28, 2020Documentary and Interview

Here's a special radio interview, just one week after Dennis had a birthday. It opens with a song from a Jack Benny episode, and a joke between Jack and Dennis.…

Cinnamon Bear – Cocklebur Cowboys. ep18, 371216.

By Keith December 16, 2019Cinnamon Bear, Juvenile

Just when our heros are getting bogged down in mud, they are rescued by the Cocklebur Cowboys who help them get cleaned up. The cowboys tell their story in song.…

Lum and Abner – Sister Simpson Wants Lum To Sing. 450117

By Keith June 3, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

A bazaar is planned, and grandpap joins Abner to discuss Lum's part in the big affair. His prize winning baritone voice is all the rage. When Lum arrives, he explains…

Lum and Abner – Abner Asks About The Contest. 450116

By Keith May 31, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is in the Jot Em Down store to ask Abner all about Lum's success in the singing competition. The trouble is, Abner never did find out exactly how it…

Lum and Abner – Lum Tries To Get Out Of The Contest. 450104

By Keith May 24, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

Just when he thought he was out of it, Lum has discovered that Miss Platt has already registered him to sing in the contest. Today, we find Abner coaching him…

Lum and Abner – A Singing Contest In Hot Springs. 450103

By Keith May 22, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

Following the advice of old dock Peabody, Lum isn't sure weather being a singer is right for him. In the Jot Em Down store today, Lama tells some alternate ways…

Abbott and Costello – Visit To Tin Pan Alley. 441207.

By Keith December 7, 2017Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Featuring the Great Rhythms of Freddie Rich, and swinging singing of Connie Haines. Lou comes in with a song in his throat, but Bud wishes it would just stay in…

Phil Harris – Talking To Mr. Scott About Mentioning the Sponsor’s Name. ep154, 501112

By Keith November 12, 2017Comedy, Phil Harris

The idea of having a sponsor, but not able to say who it is has given Phil nightmares. The rumors have all his friends haunting his dreams. When he wakes,…