Surprises – Retro Radio Podcast

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollar Super Picture. ep74, 1934

By Keith October 19, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

At the movie studio Jake is worried about business. When Sydney and Harold enter, they only make him worry even more. Do they have good news or bad? Sidney has…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Lum Meets A Lion In The Feed Room. 411117

By Keith October 14, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is pretty happy over his latest idea for a new business. Abner has been confused over having lands outside the library, and has worked with Squire to surprise Lum…

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Date is Ruined Again. 411107

By Keith October 2, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric has joined Lum in the Jot 'Em Down store today. After a few near mishaps, Lum has Cedric phone the new school teacher, Miss Frederics to arrange a date.…

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 – Fibber the Director. ep246, 400430

By Keith April 30, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills plays, Bo Jangles of Harlem. As Molly is busy in the kitchen, a message that could bring great change comes to Fibber. All he has to do is…

My Friend Irma – Irma’s Christmas Party. 481220.

By Keith December 20, 2023Comedy, My Friend Irma

Joan Banks as Jane, and Marie Wilson as Irma. The two gals talk about being with family for Christmas. Though she misses her family, Irma takes comfort in knowing her…

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…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Surprise Party for Lum and Abner480926

By Keith May 29, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

A star studded surprise to welcome Lum and Abner to their new show, and new format. The coast to coast fun includes appearances from many of the top celebrities of…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary. 481111

By Keith November 11, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

Today's a special day in the Burns home. Gracie drops hints so George won't forget what the important day is. George isn't as dense as he appears. He just wants…

Gunsmoke – Summer Night. 570616

By Keith June 16, 2020Gunsmoke, Western

On the hot Summer day, matt talks with Chester, Doc and Kitty about the wagon train that passes through town. Spirits run high among the travelers, but Kitty and Matt…

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Sally’s Birthday Party. 490129

By Keith January 26, 2020Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

The audio is mostly good, except for a rough spot during Mary Lee's recipe. Jim thinks this country would be better off if it weren't so sentimental over holidays. But…