Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny – Golden Boy. ep356, 400107

The cast joke about the Rose Bowl game. Jack gloats over his bet with Phil Harris, but Phil isn’t nearly as grudging of a loser as Jack expects. Isn’t Jack…

Father Knows Best – Meaning Of Freedom. ep88, 510705

The day after the celebration for Independence Day is proving to be a big letdown. Cathy moans about not being allowed to set off any fireworks the night before. She…

Gasoline Alley – The Adventure Of The Sweet Scented Sergeant. ep12, 481001

Audio is mushy and weak, hold off until you can listen in a quiet place with headphones. Sometimes the only difference between a blonde and a brunette is the corner…

Black Museum- The 22 Caliber Pistol. ep1, 520101

Orson Welles presents a display from Scotland Yard’s Museum of murder. Each item is a crucial part in solving a case, as well as carrying the disposition of the case.…

Lum and Abner- Lum Escapes From Prison. 40105

fter the postal inspector has taken the gents to Little Rock, Abner returns to tell grandpappy Spears all about the trip. Abner reminds grandpappy that their scheme to lower the…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Chewing Chewing Chewing Gum. ep7, 1939

Playlist: Mickey Wickey, also known as Bob Wills plays, while Leon sings, Chewing Chewing Chewing Gum. Bob Wills plays, Blue Hour. Mickey reads a poem about morality and doing what’s…

Family Theater – God and a Red Scooter. ep10, 470417

Eddie is a little boy who wants a red Scooter. Rolling back the clock, we find His parents discussing their land, and vineyard. It’ll take three years to build up…

Rogues Gallery – House of Fear. ep22, 451115

After a flashback to a murder in a swanky mansion, Rogue’s contact with an insurance agent covering a valuable diamond, provides the path to the mystery. Join Richard as he…

Lum and Abner – Operating A Post Office. 400103

Lum and Abner had tried to run their own Post Office, but learned it is illegal. Today, they share their fears of what might happen if the government found out…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – Bail Bond Caper. 480627

Using a temporary secretary, Bernardine, Sam files his report. A dame needs help in getting her husband, Leo, out of trouble. He’s trying to go straight, but is finding it…

Green Hornet – The Smuggler Signs His Name. 391123

In the customs office, star reporter Lawry witnesses what appears to be the apprehension of a man smuggling lacy handkerchiefs into the country. Huh? How dangerous can a lacy handkerchief…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Guess the Number Of Beans Contest. ep461. 460108

At Kraemer’s drugstore, the annual contest to guess the number of beans in a fish bowl is underway. Fibber is determined to win the prize of a radio by buying…

Lum and Abner – Lums New Year Resolution. 400101

Jumping ahead just a little, since there’s not much available for the 1938 and 39 seasons… In the Jot ‘Em Down Store we find Lum telling grandpap about his New…

Lux Radio Theater – Enter Madam(Basil Rathbone). ep158, 380110

The scene is in a London opera house where the man is taking a deeper interest in the star on the stage than his girlfriend is comfortable with. Suddenly there’s…

Jack Benny – Gladys Zybisco Disappoints Jack On New Year’s. ep355, 391231

Welcoming in the new year, Don and Jack joke about getting older. Calendars, issued by local businesses are a longstanding milestone of the season, and Jack talks about some notable…

Mel Blanc – Man, Zebra, Of The Year. 461231

The Loyal Order of Benevolent Zebras hold their annual meeting that has all the members getting dressed up in formal attire. Mel has to rush off to the Lodge Hall…

Let’s Pretend – Thumbelina. ep16, 470628

Uncle Bill and Cybil lead the pretenders to storyland by flying with a flock of giant ducks. It’s Hans Christian Anderson’s famous story, Thumbelina. In a land of flowers, a…

Command Performance – Jack Benny, James Cagney. ep156, 441230

Audio isn’t so good. Jack Benny and Deanna Durbin talk about his recent USO tour to the South Pacific, and generally tell jokes and puns. Deanna sings, Walk Alone. Deanna…

Greatest Story Ever Told -Blessed Are the Meek. ep57, 480222

A fine crew stands by, while their sailing vessel is made ready. Is there a problem with it? Will the ship ever fulfill the dreams of carrying cargo to the far reaches of the Roman Empire? An accident finds the strong man of Ephraim on his sick bed. His old friend, Urriah comes to cheer him up. Humbled, and not able to walk, the proud man wants only to bathe in his own pity party.

Lum and Abner – Friday Night Sociable. (Date Unknown, 1933.)

From an unknown date thought to be in 1933. One of the oldest surviving recordings from Lum and Abner. Sponsored by Ford. As we look in on Pine Ridge tonight,…

Family Theater – Man Against Death. ep9, 470410

hosted by John Charles Thomas. Jane Wyatt and John Emery. After years of education, David and Diana Bruce are married. The young lieutenant begins his work in the British medical…

Lum and Abner – Hunting The Lion – Date Unknown. 1933

Let George Do It – Snow Blind. ep166, 491226

George is made to believe a man is in danger, so he follows him to learn what he can. The snooping around soon reveals a matter of a dysfunctional married…

You Are There – The Monitor And The Merrimac, 1862AD. 481226

It’s a historic moment in the history of the Civil War when two iron clad ships face off. Tension runs high in the Naval war department. The Confederate iron clad,…

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Christmas Party, Jane Wyman Substitutes. 471225

When Gracie has taken a real-life illness, a special guest star stands in to read her lines at the last moment. Jane Wyman is no Gracie, but her performance isn’t…

Whistler (CBS) Christmas Bonus. 441225

Michael Cobb fell into a bad crowd at a young age, and before he knew any better. After serving time, he is out, and wants to put it all behind him, like a forgotten chapter in a book. With supportive relatives, this looks to be a real Merry Christmas for Mike. However, cash has been found missing, and employees are called to the carpet. Will it keep them from getting their Christmas bonuses? Though Mr Humbolt is pleased with Mike's work over the past months, he is forced to let him go. Suspi...

Nick Carter – Nick’s Christmas Adventure. ep37, 431225

On the way to a Christmas party, Nick and Scotty stop to collect Christmas contributions. Why doesn’t old Mr. Rasper want to donate to help kids in need? Nick decides…

Jack Benny – Christmas Open House At Jack’s. ep354, 391224

Don whisks us to Jack’s home in Beverly Hills where Rochester sings as he trims the tree. How are Trudy the ostrich, and Carmichael the polar bear doing? Mary enters…

Eddie Cantor – Christmas Seals Show. 481224

Eddie opens with, Santa Claus is Coming to Town. He takes his grand kids to the toy department, but there’s no Santa in his chair. Something must be wrong in…

Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon – Going Home. ep26, 381224

Santa Claus has been rescued, and set free from the Squeebubblians. Today he gets ready for his big trip to deliver toys to girls and boys. Jonathan and the Man…

Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon – In The Kingdom Of Alice. ep18, 381216

Now at the wall of doors, Jonathan and the Man on the Moon are afraid when they enter to find a mocking voice. Is it anything to worry over? There’s…

Cisco Kid – Cisco Kid Meets His Sister. ep43, 521216

The program seems to start in mid-show. From the production quality, this seems to be a soundtrack from a movie or TV show, instead of a radio production. Pancho learns…

Danger Doctor Danfield – Sam Hardy Makes a Bet With Death. ep18, 461215

On a wintery night we join in as a foursome enjoys an evening of playing bridge. Though the events seem normal, be alert for clues to a mystery. Meanwhile, as…

Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon – Saving The Elf King. ep16, 381214

The lion king, O’Jigraph has been a hospitable host. After dinner, and a place to rest, the king shares some secrets that await them in the land Jonathan, gorgonzola, and…

X Minus One – To The Future. ep29, 551214

A Ray Bradbury story. A few friends talk about the new concept of taking a vacation by travelling to a different time. When one of them does go back in…

Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon – O’Gigraf The Lion. ep15, 381213

Jonathan and the Man on the Moon encounter Tiddle, and wink. The silly pair warns about the sleeping king, who is a lion. what new troubles will the Lying lion…

Family Theater – A Bunch of Keys. ep7, 470325

hosted by George Murphy. Lee Bowman and Frank McCue. Jimmy is the proprietor of a small café who tells about the beginnings between a young couple. A stranger drifts into…

Archie Andrews – Christmas Shopping. 471213

Relax, it’s time once again for your favorite comic book characters, Archie Andrews and all his gang. It’s Saturday afternoon as Fred Andrews enjoys his newspaper in the living room.…

Phil Harris – Babysitters. 481212

The scene is just after rehearsal for their radio show, and Alice complains about his choice of song. Just then, Mr. Scot, who Phil blew up a show or two…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Radio Quiz Show. ep418, 441212

His monthly bank statement has arrived, and it has Fibber fuming over errors in his account. Though he isn’t prone to swearing, it doesn’t mean Fibber’s language isn’t colorful. As…

Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon – Jonathan Wakes Up From The Witch’s Spell. ep14, 381212

In order to rescue Santa Claus from being kidnapped, Jonathan Thomas and his new friends have had to face the witch of Rumple stitch. She has tossed a lot of…

Casey, Crime Photographer – The New Will. ep215 ,471211

A wealthy man is upset over his daughter’s choice of a husband, and threatens to change his will. Bradford Randal phones his lawyer immediately to get the ball rolling on…

Jack Benny – Murder On The Gridiron Part Two. ep352, 391210

That genial personality who guides the program, Jack Benny, isn’t falling for the buttering up with the shopping days until Christmas running short. Even Mary has nothing but good things…

Mel Blanc – Betty’s Christmas Present. 461210

Mel warms up the audience with a song that may be somewhat biographical for him, A Face Made for Radio. At least he gets the chance to showcase the various…

The Whistler – With My Own Eyes. ep237, 461209

Christine McKay has been ordered to a health resort by her doctor, but can’t afford the hotel any longer. Looking for a new place to stay, she finds a friend…

Adventures of Gracie Allen – Gracie in New Orleans. 361209

George and Gracie talk about rumors. Tony Martin complains about his movie that he’s making with Alice Fay. Poor guy, he has to kiss her all day long in those…

Boston Blackie – Killer Lightning. ep204, 481208

A thunderstorm is rolling into town. It seems to be an ideal setting to dump a body. A doctor approaches Boston Blackie about the body that was found, and apparently…

Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon – Crossing The Frozen River. ep13, 381211

whiskery Bill had to get a ruby from the rainbow bridge, because all the briar rose could make were white roses. Today Bill and his new friend the walrus sing…

Cisco Kid – Pattern of Crime. 531208

A band of outlaws are gathering, and get word of diamonds that are just waiting to be stolen. Elsewhere, Cisco and Pancho are riding the trail to Cottonwood, sharing riddles…

Tom Mix – Black Cat. 411208

Episodes of the serial are hit and miss, and there seems to be at least one missing since our last episode. Previously the Black Cat had gotten away by jumping…