Vacation – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Getting Used to It. ep46, 1934

By Keith July 8, 2024Mama Bloom

After finding out he has bought the entire movie studio, we find it is early morning with Becky and Jake just waking up. Jake's lazy vacation has come to a…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – In the Pictures. ep42, 1934

By Keith June 28, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

The Bloom family have arrived safely in Hollywood, and have rented an apartment in Hollywood. Their children Sally and Yetta have rented their own apartments with their husbands, Sydney and…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – The Hollywood Trip Begins. ep39, 1934

By Keith June 21, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

now with plenty of time to take their trip, the blooms can decide to splurge and buy plane tickets to travel to Hollywood. Jake is worried over the rapid pace…

Jack Benny – Vacation Plans. ep378, 400609

By Keith June 9, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

The last of the season is winding down, and Jack talks about how the months fly by. What about a vacation in Hawaii, where the seasons are all the same?…

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…

Blair of the Mounties – The Cherry Hill Mystery Part 1. ep10, 380404

By Keith September 8, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

As Blair is still on his vacation at his sisters, and visits at Cherry Hill, a word of another murder comes to his ears. At breakfast, he gets the details,…

A photograph of a doctor wearing a stethoscope around their neck, standing against a plain background. The doctor is wearing a white lab coat and a serious expression on their face, as if listening intently to something. The stethoscope is draped over the doctor's shoulders and resting on their chest, and their hands are folded in front of them. The overall effect is one of professionalism and medical expertise.

Dr. Kildare – Hunting Trip. ep24, 500706

By Keith July 18, 2022Dr Kildare, Drama

Doctors Kildare and Gilespie get ready for a vacation and a hunting trip. When a colleague, Dr Wheeler, is upset over his performance in the operating room, will it ruin…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Show Not Being Broadcast. 540926

By Keith September 26, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack isn't too happy with Don's introduction. Bob Crosby tells about his Summer. Then he relates a story about taking Remley hiking in the mountains. Dennis claims he's leaving the…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Sunday Down South – – Sunny Side of the Street. 540822

By Keith August 22, 2021Music

Starring Buddy Hall. The topic: the weather, and vacations. Singers include: Delores, and the Anita Kerr singers, Playlist: Sunny Side of the Street. A Foggy Day. Singing in the Rain.…

Blair of the Mounties – The Hamilton Mystery Part 1. ep8, 380321

By Keith March 21, 2020Blair of the Mounties

Blair is traveling and arrives at his relative's house, Peggy. He finds that John Hamilton is supposed to have committed suicide. With a few simple questions, Blair now suspects murder.…