Traditions – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

One Man’s Family Book 64 Chapter 13 Twas The Night Before Christmas 471221

By Keith December 21, 2024Drama, One Mans FamilyNo Comments

Title: Twas the Night Before Christmas. Clifford and Jack get the Christmas tree ready for the family tree trimming party later. Cousin Jedidiah is surprised at the tree coming inside,…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Dark Fantasy – Resolution, 1841. ep7, 420102

By Keith December 27, 2022CBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror

Laura Cabot, in the current time in 1942, tells of an event that began for her just a few days ago on New Years Eve. As we join her in…

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 – Lum and Abner’s Christmas Story. 461225

By Keith April 6, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's their annual Christmas story. Becoming more beautiful and meaningful with the passing years, it has become a mainstay since 1931 when it first aired. We join three travellers on…

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 – Family Christmas. ep307, 481222

By Keith December 22, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve is as jolly as can be as he and the kids make some final preparations for Christmas. As Leroy and Gildy head out to get the tree,…

Sherlock Holmes – Blarney Stone. ep207, 460318

By Keith July 15, 2020Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

As Harry Bartel visits Doctor Watson, he learns about a deadly mystery involving St Patrick's day, the Irish, and the Blarney Stone. The stone is part of a castle wall,…

You Bet Your Life – Secret Word Street. 510328

By Keith December 17, 2019Comedy, You Bet Your Life

Newlyweds compete first. Groucho learns some of the Japanese customs surrounding their courtship and wedding. Though the couple were born in the United States they still speak Japanese, and hold…

Great Gildersleeve – Christmas Eve At Home. ep190, 451223

By Keith November 2, 2019Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Carrying a load of packages to the door, Gildersleeve can't get inside without the help of Birdie. The two of them figure where the best hiding place might be. Leroy…

Suspense – A Passage to Benares. ep13, 420923

By Keith October 9, 2019Suspense, Suspense and Horror

An American psychologist has traveled too Trinidad, and wakens with a splitting headache. His companion reads the news headlines, to find a murder involving the wedding ceremony they attended the…

Great Gildersleeve – Annual Dinner with Judge Hooker. ep205, 460407

By Keith July 7, 2019Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Audio is a bit staticky,but good. Its almost time for dinner, but Gildersleeve is upset over the clutter on the table. A letter has been there, and nobody can tell…

Behind The Mike – Making A Living By Dyeing. ep9, 401110

By Keith November 10, 2018Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Milton Herman is a voice actor who is often called on to play the victim in those hard boiled detective stories. He tells about some of the ways he has…