Swimming – Retro Radio Podcast

The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 47 Chapter 3 Futher Information Concerning A Secret Mission(pt 1). 430725

By Keith November 3, 2023Drama, One Mans Family

Title: Further Information Concerning a Secret Mission. It’s the weekend on the dairy ranch, and a large part of the family has returned for festivities. Cliff goes for a swim…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – How Jack Found Don. ep550, 450506

By Keith July 9, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

We travel to Jack's house, where we find Rochester and Jack in the back yard at pool side. Mary joins the fun, and complains about being charged to swim. Larry…

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 – Adjusting to Life on the Dude Ranch. 480920

By Keith May 12, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Finally at the La Cucarocha Dude Ranch, grandpap and Abner talk about the scenery and activities. Lizabeth has learned to swim, and is enjoying relaxing by the pool. Abner would…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – At The Beach. ep885, 540509

By Keith July 11, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack and Rochester comment about the Beaver Club, and past members as Jack gets ready for his trip to the beach. Bob and Judy Crosby get ready to leave and…

A Date With Judy – Fathers Birthday. ep69, 440801

By Keith August 1, 2020A Date With Judy, Comedy

Randolph and Judy shop for a birthday gift for their dad. Randolph is thinking of sporting goods, but Judy is distracted by jewelry and Lingerie. They end up finding an…

Great Gildersleeve – Flashback: Jolly Boys 4th Of July Picnic. ep214, 460609

By Keith December 28, 2019Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Continuing the theme of recounting earlier events, Gildersleeve remembers last year's 4th of July picnic. At the breakfast table, Marjorie helps Birdie get things ready. In his white summer suit,…

Archie Andrews – The Hammock. 460720.

By Keith July 20, 2019Archie Andrews, Juvenile

Relax! It's another fun adventure with Archie and all his gang. On a nice sunny Saturday, Archie gives mom a hard time about doing the chores, and wants to go…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Guest: Humphrey Bogart. ep115, 410603

By Keith October 2, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Springtime" Hope jokes about his recent visit to Army camps. Topics include how Hollywood starlets deal with spring cleaning, fashions, and weddings. Romance on the beach includes new batheing…

Our Miss Brooks – Heat Wave. 490807.

By Keith August 7, 2015Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it, except Miss Brooks. The absent minded Mrs Davis and Connie share their ideas for keeping cool. Walter pops in,…