Tact – Retro Radio Podcast

Mama Bloom’s Brood – New Dresses. ep1 1934

By Keith April 1, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Mama Bloom's Brood. 1934. Program #1. Broadcasters Program Syndicate/Bruce Eells and Associates syndication. Music fills for local commercial insert. Mama manages to get two dresses out of Papa for the…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Gunsmoke – Bureaucrat. ep199, 560129

By Keith January 29, 2024Gunsmoke, Western

Chester has news for Matt as he meets him on the street. It's just plumb crazy talk. A bureaucrat from back East is to arrive in Dodge, and is to…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Christmas Party, Jane Wyman Substitutes. 471225

By Keith December 25, 2023Burns and Allen, Comedy

When Gracie has taken a real-life illness, a special guest star stands in to read her lines at the last moment. Jane Wyman is no Gracie, but her performance isn't…

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 – Visit By Aunt Hattie. ep297, 481013

By Keith October 13, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The house is filled with song as the family gets ready for the day. The kids are off to school, and Throckmorton gets ready for work when a telegram comes.…

Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

Cisco Kid – The Mad Woman of Desolation House. 530818

By Keith August 18, 2021Cisco Kid, Western

An old woman who seems to have eccentric ways has kidnapped a young gal. Cisco helps the sheriff search for the missing girl. Cisco understands the old woman isn't bad,…

Dragnet – Attempted City Hall Bombing. ep7, 490721.

By Keith July 21, 2021Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

It was Joe Friday's day off, but he finds himself called back to City Hall along with partner, Ben Romero. The captain has the story. A man walked into the…

Six Shooter – Battle At Tower Rock. ep23. 540221

By Keith February 21, 2021Six Shooter, Western

Blowing into town for a few days, Britt meets a couple of old friends who have turned out to be quite the professional bankers. The more he lerns though, there…

Six Shooter – Gabriel Starbuck. ep10, 531122

By Keith November 22, 2020Six Shooter, Western

In the barber shop a man gets the finishing touches before he turns to doing a tough job, telling old sheriff Starbuck that he's fired. The whole town agrees, but…

Gunsmoke – Robin Hood. ep143, 550108.

By Keith May 16, 2019Gunsmoke, Western

Matt and Chester stroll the walk and greet Kitty as she returns to Dodge. Her stage had been robbed by a man who selectively robbed some passengers, but not all.…

Father Knows Best – Always Tell The Truth. ep70, 510222

By Keith January 2, 2018Comedy, Father Knows Best

The nation is engaged in celebrating the birthday of George Washington, and in the Anderson home that includes the birthday of Jim. Though generosity reigns as the cake is passed…