Trains – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Superman – Clark Kent, Reporter. 400214

By Keith May 26, 2023Adventure, Superman

Previously we saw how the baby was placed into the rocket and launched. As the ship traveled, the baby has grown to a man. Superman is somewhere in rural Indiana,…

World Adventurers Club – Manchurian Limited. ep2, 1932

By Keith May 1, 2023Adventure, World Adventurers Club

A recounting of a white man in China's Secret Service and his exploits against Chinese rebels. His main hope rests in having the opposing general's daughter onboard his train as…

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 – Everyone at Depot to See Abner Leave. 480910

By Keith April 28, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dreading going on his vacation to the dude ranch, Abner has his friends go to the train station to see him off. Lizabeth has ben revelling in their new found…

Lum and Abner – Abner Arrives Back Home with a Big Car. 480902

By Keith April 14, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dick Huddleston and Lum are at the train depot, along with their friends to welcome Abner home. They’re all dressed up, and ready to welcome poor Abner back with open…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Rogues Gallery – Murder In Drawing Room A, Mystery Playhouse 137. 451011

By Keith April 6, 2023Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

Trains provide a comfortable way to travel, and a chance to meet people on those long distance excursions. Rogue meets a woman with an interesting request, she wants him to…

A photograph of an indigenous island culture frame, set against a tropical background. The frame is made of intricately carved wood, with various patterns and symbols etched into its surface. It is propped up against a palm tree, with the ocean and other palm trees visible in the background. The overall effect is one of vibrant island culture and tradition, with the frame serving as a symbol of the region's rich artistic heritage.

Escape – The Lost Special. ep55, 490212

By Keith March 14, 2023Drama, Escape

Fed up with the everyday grind? Want to get away from it all? Escape to the English countryside, where you are speeding along in a train. But somewhere in the…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Jesse James Part Two. ep326, 390305

By Keith March 5, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don and Jack joke about the recent losses at the race track. Mary shares a secret about Jack's $2 loss. Phil harris, and Kenny Baker join the horse racing jokes…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Trip To Rich Aunt Sarahs. ep605, 491227

By Keith December 27, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The McGees's get ready to take a trip to see old aunt Sarah. wwith bags packed, Fibber needs to make a phone call and ends up chatting with Myrt the…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Texas Benefit. 491211

By Keith December 11, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is getting ready to leave for Texas to put on a show for the big charity game. As Rochester helps him pack, Don, Mary, and the cast members each…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Lights Out (NBC) Uninhabited Christmas Story 1918. 371222

By Keith November 9, 2022Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

A tale about a Christmas from the last war. That means World War 1. A train comes to a halt at a railroad station in France. Both Austrailian and French…