Weddings – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – The Day Before the Wedding. ep24, 1934

By Keith May 17, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Sidney had carved out his niche in Jake's knee pants business by expanding the line into military uniforms. We find him making preparation with his clients to keep up on…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Blank Checks. ep23, 1934

By Keith May 15, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

The phone rings, the doorbell rings, and the stress level of the rapidly approaching marriage of Sara to Sidney is felt by all. Jake takes a delivery of a negligee…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Mrs. Fink is Told Off. ep22, 1934

By Keith May 13, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Little sister, Yetta, puts on the finishing touches to her make up as she gets ready for a date. Meanwhile, mama complains about the hectic atmosphere in the house ever…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Honeymoon in Europe Rumor. ep21, 1934

By Keith May 10, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

An air of expectancy reigns in the house as Sara Bloom prepares to become Sara Gold. Her sister Yetta helps her mom, and fights the unending battle of trying to…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Making The Wedding List. ep18, 1934

By Keith May 3, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

The guest list grows long, and Sara is growing tired of writing. Who are all these people, and why do they need to come? Mama is willing to overlook difficult…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – One Hundred Seventy Five Dollar Dress Bargain. ep17, 1934

By Keith May 1, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Today is the day for buying Sara's wedding dress. Mama tries to reason with her on how to get a bargain, but Sara is still embarrassed over the plans to…

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.

Adventures of Sam Spade – Rushlight Diamond. 480704

By Keith April 12, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Bernardine is still filling in for Sam’s usual secretary, Effie. Relive the latest adventure as Sam gives his report. He had been hired on for a wealthy family to safeguard…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Old Acquaintance. ep14, 481226

By Keith January 18, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

It's New Years Eve and Marlowe needs to help a man with some woman problems. Shots ring out, but the shooter gets away. Who wants the man to keep from…

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

Jack Benny – April Fool’s Gags. ep330, 390402

By Keith April 2, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don brings us the man who held the ladder for Clark Gable to elope with Carol Lumbard, Jack Benny. The news of the celebrity wedding is the focus of jokes.…

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 – Discussing Plans for the Wedding. 480723

By Keith February 27, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

The plans for the wedding and honeymoon continue. Will Abner be going along with Lizabeth? He isn’t so keen on all the fancy arrangements, and may be doing his traveling…