Retro Radio Podcast

Although some indian tribes were friendly, some were not. The worst were the ones that teamed up with gangs of bandits. (Well, at least according to the narrator.) U.S. Marshal Lightening Jim and his sidekick, Whitey Larson have their work cut out for them when raiding activity picks up. In the fracas there's no time for introductions, but later, two great men of the West meet each other. Lightening Jim Wipple, and Wild Bill Hickock. They join forces to stop a gang of horse thieves. It's going to be a tough enough job, but then an indian tribe teams up with the outlaws, and Whitey gets himself shot. Indian fighters, chases on horseback, gun fights, courage, rescues, and all the things designed to bring out the adventuresome kid in anybody.

Catherine Seymore may be young, but she's a pioneer in script writing. She tells a little of how she got started. She and Graham swap stories of their early days wearing more than one hat in radio production. Mishaps in poor engineering, and more. alt="Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye old time radio shows at OTRCAT.com " Before a real audition of an aspiring radio actress is set up, the question of what's involved in breaking into radio is addressed. The qualifications of today's actress is shared, then she reads for the studio audience and producers. Patricia Bright shows her stuff with dramatic, dialects, and comedic acting. Graham intrduces some of the orchestra members. Learn the qualifications of what it takes to play in a band on the radio. Get a demonstration of the range, from classical to the wild of the band's violinist. Saluting a program you love, Harbor Lights is created again. Captain Jimmy Norton and his crew set sail for adventure and drama on the ferry boat. Wow, who knew ferry boat sailors were as ruthless as a bunch of cut throat pirates? And just as piratey sounding. OK, it's just the stories the captain tells to his passengers, not the actual crewmen.

Falling victims to a swindle, Lars and Gloria Kent, a father and his daughter are destitute. Archie Goodwin has compassion on them, but when he takes their case to Nero Wolf, the cantankerous detective doesn't want to take the case. Is he just playing to his grouchy, anti social side? Or is Archie falling for the cute daughter? Nero takes a skeptical approach while Archie hits the streets to look after Gloria and her father. In the process they find enough evidence to get the cops to lay off from arresting Gloria. Who is the real killer? Nero and Archie aren't sure yet, but they're tightening their case. Who is Rodman, and what hold does he have on the daughter? Why does he want her to take the fall for murder? Archie goes to put the pressure on... shots ring out... and the killer is discovered. Join in for the big revealing moment as Nero calls all the players together to show how the clues piece together and reveals the truth. Note: Though Sidney Greenstreet was cast in the role as Nero, there would be several actors moving in and out of the role as his sidekick Archie. Today, Wally Baer is rchie, Sidney Greenstreet is Nero Wolf.

Still burdened under store duties, Lum has the addition of worrying about the school official. Abner is still quarantined with the measles, and we find Lum on the phone with him to get caught up on how Abner is fighting boredom. The official arrives, and the absent minded man gets Lum riled over the thought of losing the school teacher. The stranger mentions he' writing a book on psychology. Is this an area that Lum can help him research? Lum shares that he started a book during the time he was a martyr in jail. The man is more interested in talking with Cedric. Huh? What does Cedric know in the area of psychology? Lum has a hard time realizing what the book is to be about. Cedric is to be the object of study, not a contemporary to consult with. The misunderstandings lead the man to think Lum just might be a good subject for a book. What kind of notes has the author written up so far? Wouldn't Lum like to know.

Two political rivals settle a personal score in the early morning. Duelling was even then illegal, but was still accepted as a legitimate way of settling a personal offense. CBS Reporters describe the scene as the parties approach the duelling grounds. Caution is the word of the moment to keep an eye out for signs that the law isn't onto the event. Despite the hushed tones, and description of the scene, why in the world are these two prominent men reducing themselves to a gunfight? The show is more involved in presenting the details of the duel itself, and not what led up to it. Often gentlemen would go through the duel as a formality after a perceived insult. Shots would be fired over the head of the opponent, or purposely poorly aimed at the other duelist. After the burst of fire to drain the emotions, it would be called over. Not so in today's story. Though little time is spent on it, the issue stems from political differences in how the new government should operate. Hamilton had his own ideas at how the banks should run, and Burr was just an easy guy to hate. General Alexander Hamilton wore glasses, and with his poor vision he hinted that he would shoot to intentionally miss. Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson's opponent in the election and later his Vice President made it clear that he would shoot to kill. The eavesdropping reporters catch some of the dialog of the participants, and we get an elaborate portrayal of the event. The time comes, shots ring out, and a hurried clamour close the show.

Recently Meredeth Willson has moved in, but it doesn't keep George from being in a good mood. His song soon dies on his lips when he discovers that Gracie has invited the Beverly Hills Uplifters Society over for a meeting. Meredeth has not only been made an honorary member, he's been made an honorary woman. Will the ladies appreciate his vaudeville style jokes any more than George does? The ladies try to figure how they can bolster their lack of funds. Madam DeSilva, Verna Felton, is a potential new member. She just may be the one member who can get on George's good side. All the club need is to find a operatic baritone to sing with Madam DeSilva, and George isn't going to be it. Maybe Bill Goodwin can lend his good looks to attract the new member to join the group. A little blackmail helps convince him, but how will Gracie convince George he is too sick to perform? Feeling on death's door, George stays home and tunes in his radio show. How are the ladies doing without his comic talents? Coming to his senses, and not wanting those old hens laying eggs on his show, George races in just in time to stop Bill. The attempt at opera, and the sponsor message puts a stop to the singing, and the show.

Narcotics detail. A few small fish have been caught, but now it's time to go after the ringleader. Working with his partner, Ed Jacobs, Joe works under cover. Stan, one of the small fish from the previous arrest keeps the cops in the loop as they try to not spook Red. Joe plays it like he got burned by the close call of the earlier arrest. Will it work to pressure Red? Will it get him closer to the real ringleader in the drug ring? A meeting is set up to keep the cops informed. A phony shake down is planned so Joe can demonstrate how tough he is in front of Red. Is there any progress in trailing Red, or locating the ringleader? Is Joe over playing his tough guy act? Impressions have been made, and a meeting set. All the cops can do is monitor activity, but they don't seem any closer to the drug trail. Pasadena, at a big flower show, and a huge deal. Joe still hasn't been able to make an identity on their ringleader. Only a quiet, middle aged man who admires the flowers. Wait... who would ever suspect a quiet man with prize winning flowers could be a drug lord?

Abner is not only quarantined, he has come down with his own case of measles, and is stranded at the Johnson place. Today, Lum still has the trouble of the visiting school official. He explains the developments to grandpap when he pops in at the Jot Em Down store. Abner is feeling well enough to want someone to come out to play checkers with him. Phinus arrives to lend a hand in the store. Lum runs out to deal with his school woes. Grandpap and Phinus worry over Abner's health, and Phinus tells about someone he knows who got married over the phone. The idea sparks a notion in grandpap to play Checkers with Abner over the phone. The board is all set, and grandpap makes the call. With a board set up on Abner's end the game begins. Phinus keeps distracting grandpap to tell about other folks he knows. Will the party line pick up any spectators to the action? The moves get closely monitored. What happens if someone needs to order groceries? Complications pile up that grandpap didn't count on.

Orson Wells takes us on a brief tour of Scotlandyard's Black Museum of items that have been tainted with murder. After a few displays he settles on a .32 calibre bullet. A robbery, complete with gunplay has gone down and the bandits seem to have disappeared into the streets. With only the barest of descriptions, the cops soon know the general vicinity of where to look for the nondescript young men with white handkerchiefs used for masks. One clue leads to another, and names begin to be batted around. There's still not much hard evidence, but once the pressure of interrogation begins, and the distrust of their peers, the tough resolve of the outlaws breaks down.

The spy story opens on a ship on the Mediterranean Sea. Grady meets Mildred, but when the ship docks she finds herself alone in the exotic city. The story takes a serious turn when a dead man is found, and he has a knife in his back . It's even more mysterious when the dead man has vanished. Back on ship, she tries to get back in touch with the carefree, festive behavior. When the vacationing teacher just can't get over her unsettling experience, and she gets separated from her tour party, she finds herself back on the seamy side of the exotic city. And even in a little danger as she encounters the killer of the real body she found earlier. Has she found help from her pursuer? Who can she trust? People aren't as they seem, and a surprise ending awaits.

Looking forward to a quiet evening with his girlfriend, Richard dozes as he reads a magazine in her apartment. Whispered voices urge him to leave his lingerie clad lover for a client named Leads. In the cross town a[partment, Richard digs into the worry that Leads life is in danger. He finds a sister, a doctor, and assurances that Leland is just a sick man who would be best under his doctors care. Screams from the upstairs bedroom would indicate worse troubles are afoot. A valuable inheritance that includes ruby idols from Egypt might be the motive that Richard needs. Or it could just prove that paranoia means that Leland is misguided. Bodies begin to pile up, and its time to call the cops, and get Walt Levinson in on the action. Ever the observant detective, Richard finds key clues that prove that Leland wasn't as insane as his handlers wanted folks to think. But will there be enough evidence to pin down a killer, and bring them to justice? All the remaining players are brought together for the big reveal, and tying the killer up with a big bow for the cops.

With Abner still hold up at the Johnson farm, Lum has to hold down the fort in the Jot Em Down store. Cedric enters to learn that the complications in being quarantined have no end in sight yet. He also brings new to warn Lum of a visitor. What does the school official need? A phone call from the teacher, Miss Emiline, confirms the important visit, and the need to make a good impression. As Cedric is sent on his way, the official arrives to discuss the efficiency of the school. Is Lum giving him the right impression? A survey of the scholars is needed, and Lum is willing to do all it takes. He just can't leave the store unattended. He rushes out for help, and leaves Cedric to talk with the official. With such a brilliant scholar as Cedric around, will the official think he represents the typical level of education? Will Miss Platt's job be in danger? Will there be any chance of Abner returning any time soon?

Fibber draws some cash from the bank to cover expenses. To feel important, he decides to get it as a 100 dollar bill. It doesn't take long to discover the uses of small change. The bank has just closed, and nobody is willing to make change for his big bill. Mrs Uppington isn't impressed, and can't help out Vodeo-do McGee. Billy Mills plays. alt="Johnny Mercer " On the walk home, they stop at the Old Timers house, but he can't help them either. Time for Harlowe Wilcox, and the sponsor message. Fibber even tries to get a little pocket change from Teeny. Fibber scrounges enough cash to make a phone call to Gildersleeve. After a quick chat with Myrt. The Kingsmen sing, I hear a Rhapsody. Fibber is desperate after the failed phone call, and his feet are aching from the walk. Maybe Boomer will have some change, as usual, he has just about anything but what's needed. They finally encounter Gildersleeve on the street, and Fibber gets into his usual argument with his neighbor. Still, Gildy is good enough to make change, but now they are home. More good news, the missing quarter that Fibber lost early in the program shows up.

The mail has arrived, but is Marjorie being thoughtless when she just leaves it laying in the mail box? She plays piano, and is barely tolerated by Leroy as she sings a pop; tune of the day, Might as Well Be Spring. Leroy's idea of a good pop tune is far from any better. Gildy has fled the scene, but returns with word that Ben is back. Why is Marjorie not thrilled? Weren't they engaged at once time? Marshall Bullard isn't favored by Gildy. Won't Marjorie at least be nice to a returning veteran, and help entertain him over dinner?

As Jack brags about his wild party life, Mary tells the truth about his escapades. Even Larry Stevens sheds some light on Jack being the life of the party. Larry sings, It's a Grand Night for Singing.