Witnesses – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Gildy Sues Bullard. 490525

By Keith October 3, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Special guest tonight is Kay Star. As Gildy pulls into his driveway, he gives neighbor, Bullard the right of way. In a moment of double politeness, Bullard takes the opportunity…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Shot. ep319 , 550927

By Keith May 9, 2024Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

Working the Homicide detail, Joe Friday and partner Frank Smith report for duty. The cops interview a witness to get all the details they can. A man named Kelvi is…

Dragnet – The Big Shirt. ep329, 551206

By Keith December 6, 2023Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

As Joe and Frank talk in the squad room, the discussion of family matters and food is interrupted when a call to go interview the witness of a murder crosses…

Dragnet – The Big Guilt. ep328, 551129

By Keith November 29, 2023Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

When a call about a man found strangled with his own neck tie comes in, we find Joe Friday on the job in the Homicide Department. Joe Friday, and partner…

Whitehall1212 – Neville Hutchins, Shopkeeper. 511216

By Keith October 6, 2023Detective and Mystery, Whitehall1212

The cast of characters is introduced in this enactment of a real crime, from the files of Scotland Yard. Police split between voiceover, and dramatization to present the evidence, and…

Whistler – Witness At The Fountain. ep224, 460909

By Keith September 10, 2023Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Cynthia is the harried wife of a high powered and demanding man, Randy. He's the kind of man to plan things to the minute, and worry over details of his…

Dragnet – Big Convertible. ep306, 550628

By Keith August 30, 2023Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

The story you are about to hear is true, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent. Working the Forgery detail, Joe Friday and partner Frank Smith need…

21st Precinct – Case Of The Picture. ep15, 531013

By Keith July 26, 202321st Precinct, Detective and Mystery

Captain Canelli tells about a waterfront emergency that called him from his off duty time. In the chaos, Canelli responds to a robbery call, and witnesses are questioned. When a…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Murder With A Thousand Witnesses. 490929

By Keith August 16, 2022Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

The cheerful atmosphere at the county fair is marred when the judge of the baking contest dies of poisning, and from a cake that his own wife baked. The maid,…

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.

Richard Diamond – Garabaldi Case. ep120, 520201

By Keith June 23, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Richard and Hellen swap corny telephone greetings as they work out plans for their date tonight. Called out on a job, Richard finds himself forced into the company of Janet…