Songs – 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 Song Writer. ep331, 490921

By Keith March 6, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve is faced with getting Marjorie and Leroy new school clothes and supplies. Though Leroy is all too willing to drop out so Marjorie will have the extra cash for…

Behind The Mike – First Episode. ep1, 400915

By Keith June 28, 2023Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

All about the stories that happen behind the mike of your favorite radio programs. Hosted by Graham MacNamee. A woman tells about her feat of going to at least 3…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Abner and Ben Withers in Disc Jockey Show. 470515

By Keith September 14, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

There's supposed to be an on-air wedding today on radio station VPR, but Lum plays sick. Abner reviews the situation thus far with Ben Withers. Lum being offered as a…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Sunday Monday Or Always. 440225. (Retro Plus)

By Keith February 25, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy, Retro Original

Another Retro Plus, but not actually a double feature. I'm all out of the old shows except for 2. Watch for them to appear later. Then the Amos and Andy…

Green Hornet – Words And Music. 390530

By Keith May 30, 2020Adventure, Green Hornet

The news around town seems to have been running into a dry spell lately, and there's no need for the Green Hornet to fight crime. Jim Reed's secretary notices his…

Boston Blackie – Blackie Gets A Song Published. 490202.

By Keith February 2, 2019Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Mary approaches Boston Blackie about talking to a publisher friend. She wants him to plug a song that her cousin wrote. Blackie actually plays piano and sings a few bars.…

Lum and Abner – Hiring An Architect. 440704

By Keith May 2, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner recounts to Cedric about the latest happenings with the mineral springs, and grandpap. A hotel is planned for a resort. Cedric has his own concerns over his insurance company.…

Retro OTRDiary 34 The Top Hits of 1950 (retro607)

By Keith December 4, 2017Music, Retro Original

Songs from the Year 1950. Counting down, with a few honorable mentions, to the top hit of the year. 40 Gene Krupa Bonaparte's Retreat 1950 39 Gordon Jenkins & The…

Bob Hope (Clip): Judy Garland Sings, Goody Goodbye, With Bob Hope. 1939

By Keith July 24, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

First, some joking about the California weather. Bob tries to give advice for dating and marriage to the teen age Judy. She ends up giving him advice on how to…

Fred Allen – Satire On Song Writers. 380608.

By Keith June 8, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred Allen - Satire On Song Writers. 380608. Doctors and Psychologists agree, it's time for Town Hall Tonight. The Peter VanSeetin orchestra plays, and his singers sing, Cry Baby Cry. In Town Hall News of the Week: Broadway theaters, and theatrical workers. The parade of characters is designed to highlight the slump in the acting world for the Summer season.