Retro Radio Podcast

Jack jokes with Don about being a self made man, and about the movies. Mary keeps the movie theme going with a few puns and jokes about the popular film, the Barrets of Wimpole Street. What movie jokes will Frank Parker come up with? Even Don Bester has a word to say on the matter. Feeling the show is in a rut, Jack calls out for a tallent agency to send over a novelty act. Don Besters number is snipped. The well educated Don Bester tries to correct Jack's diction with the proper use of English. The acts from the tallent agent begin to arrive, and a juggler gives Jack a hard time. What does a juggler do on the radio? Isn't his act a little too visual for the listening adience? Frank Parker has his song snipped. Don's number is snipped as well. The play begins, the Rose of the Rio Grande. With heavy sponsor overtones, Jack and his crew present a drama set South of the border. Check out the cast doing bad Spanish accents, poor puns, and running gags involving the tallent agent acts, and more. Is it any good? Who cares, just as long as it's funny. Schlepperman makes an appearance, but will Jack get Rose married off? Note: The juggler makes a crack that his name is WC Jones, in reference to WC Fields. Before turning to comedy, WC Fields was a long time juggler.

After sneaking up on, and scaring the Crazy Quilt Dragon, the Silver Star is dropped into the Root Beer Ocean. Once their situation is explained, the dragon feels bad and wants to help Jim and Judy. At least until the Inkapoo paper indians show up. With Crazy Quilt Dragon scared away again, the twins are captured by the Paper Indians and taken to their cardboard village. Note: The Cinnamon Bear series has the distinction of being aired on some radio station every year since 1937. With Barbara Jean Wong as "Judy" and Buddy Duncan as CB, the 26 episodes boasted a multitude of OTR stars in supporting roles. They included: Hanley Stafford, Verna Felton, Howard McNear, Elliot Lewis, Gale Gordon, Martha Wentworth and others.

A Summer time treat for the approaching Christmas season and the chilly weather it brings. It's jukebox night for the military menh who are serving overseas during the war. Here's the playlist: Bing Crosby sings, Sentimental Journey. GI Jill, the cute blonde, and most popular DJ to the overseas troops helps introduce the numbers. Tommy Dorsey, jokes with Bing before performing, Stardust. Ella Mae Morse sings, Cow Cow Boogie. Bing and Jill give Spike Jones an introduction deserving of his reputation. Spike and his band perform, Clowie. Jill teases Bing about his popularity before he sings a medley that includes: Don't Fence Me In, Paper Doll, and I Walk Alone. Tommy Dorsey is joined by his former drummer, Spike Jones to performe Tommy's theme song, his Getting Sentimental Bing sings his hit that the men ask Jill for more than any of his other songs, I'll Be Seeing You. Bing and Jill give Spike Jones antroduction deserving of his style. Spike and the band play, Clowie. Bonus Track: Spike Jones, featuring Georgie Rock. All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth. Plus, Keith briefly asks for help in reporting broken links after the web site move.

In the absence of Ernie Whitman, a substitute announcer, carries the functions of emcee. Count Basey is introduced, and starts right in with the Wood Choppers Ball. Count Basy calls his vocalist, Jimmy Rushing, to the mike to sing, Baby Won't You Please Come Home. Next, Teddy Wilson reads greetings from the mailbag before going into the B Flat Swing. Teddy Wilson continues with, Feeling Good. Thelma Carpenter is on hand to dedicate a song, Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me. Earl Warren sings, Don't Believe Everything You Dream. Greetings are read from the mailbag, then Count Basey is back with, I Found a new Baby. Count Basey, and host say a few parting words. I still can't figure who the substitute host might be. He is alternately referred to as either Ralph, or Bob. Though he's a white guy, and doesn't quite have that jivey presence of good ol' Ernie, he actually pulls off the slangy dialog fairly well.

Jonathan and his teddy bear, Gus, have gone to bed, but when Gus is missing, Jonathan finds himself in the middle of an adventure. Santa has been kidnapped, and with the Man in the Moon Jonathan goes to King Cole's court. Witnesses are called upon to get to the bottom of Santa's kidnapping. The looney, and fairy tale characters put it up to Jonathan to find Santa.

The Cinnamon Bear shrinks the twins down to be 4 inches tall. They use a Christmas ornament airplane to fly in search of the Crazy Quilt Dragon and the Silver Star. The free loading Weary Willie drinks all their soda pop fuel for their airplane. Will they be stranded here forever? Note: As our heros go on their adventure, they meet other memorable characters on this quest, including the Crazy Quilt Dragon (who repeatedly tries to take the star for himself) , the Wintergreen Witch, Fe Fo the Giant, and even Santa Claus. The show was created by a group of merchants as an advertising promotion, and was recorded in a hurry in just a few weeks. It was produced by Lindsay MacHarrie (who also provided the voice of Westley the Whale and several other characters in the show). The voice of The Cinnamon Bear was done by Buddy Duncan, a little person, and several other notable radio voices lent their talents. To read more, and download all the shows at once be sure to visit: Times Past Old Time Radio Archives: Cinnamon Bear (OTRR Certified)

Actually aired in the Summer time, when seasonal cards are produced, and selling them offered folks of the old time radio era a chance to earn a few dollars. Henry Aldrich is trying to work with a card company to get some samples to show, so he can get orders. He isn't motivated by selfish gain, but he's trying to do his part in his patriotic duty to buy war bonds. At the same time, his dad is organizing the community event to promote the war bond sales. The telegraph office is the center of mix ups when the two Aldrich men have their long distant messages mistaken. Will the crazy mix ups ruin both plans to sell Christmas cards and war bonds? Some how it all manages to work out.

A man writes to George with a problem. He has to commit a crime to keep from being in trouble. When he talks to George in person, it is a matter of blackmail. He is trying to get out of being involved with a racket, but he doesn't know what his job is to be yet. Though his story sounds like a cliche, George decides to give the guy a break. He takes on his identity, and puts the man under wraps. When George shows up at the prearranged meeting, a fresh body is waiting for him, along with a paniky, and overly dramatic secretary. Brooksie sets out to follow the secretary, while George is hauled into the police station. The cops are disgruntled to know that he's involved, but George smells a set up. He continues the charade to keep the killer off guard, then sets up his own little trap. With a room full of thugs, he plays the desperate outlaw card, and puts on pressure to make them talk. Then with a few phone calls to Brooksie, and the cops, George calls in the big guns and closes the net on his catch. Now here's the real mystery, who is the top dog in this little ring of crime, and who are the henchmen? It all comes out when the gang is delivered to the cops.

In order to recieve his inheritance, George has to go back to college. He feels uncomfortable on the campus with all those young kids. Gracie and Bill Goodwin try to butter him up, and boost his confidence. When a classmate pops in, he and Gracie seem to hit it off and swap some jive talk. With George gone, Gracie talks to bandleader, Meredeth Willson about a better idea to keep George motivated. What he needs is someone more his own age to hang out with. Jack Benny is the perfect man to go to and ask. Turning on her charms, Gracie sweet talks Jack. Will she convince Jack to go back to college? Improving his mind, enjoying sports, hanging out with pretty girls... I think she has him hooked, especially when she offers to pay Jack's tuition, room and board. Later, Gracie sees a marked improvement in George's grades and attitude since his best friend is in school with him. Just how well are the older gents going in class? Um... let's just say the school is making a lot of money on these two. We learn that a popularity contest is in the making at school. It all hinges on winning the coed vote. Wanting to see George win it, Gracie tries her hand at campaigning to a Southern gal on campus. Will her convenient lies do the trick? Or will Jack be able to counteract the damage? A tallent contest might sway the contest. To duel it out George sings, and Jack plays his violin. Get ready for some Gracie style sabotage as Sugarthroat Burns faces off with Jack's violin. In the end they put together a comic duo to highlight their skills. Also a little battle of sponsor plugging. PS: Listeners might recognize the young coed as Leila Ransom from the Gildersleeves show. Also to get a bonus track, and to hear a few comments from Keith, check out this episode: Burns and Allen - George Goes To College, with Jack Benny. 451129, (retro389). or, ddownload the episode from here.

Bud and Lou have a new gas station and they talk about girls, work, cars, and things about servicing cars. After plenty of word playing, Lou talks about his new car. Will Osbourne plays, Tampico. Back in the gas station, Lou waits on a couple of customers. His girlfriend from previous episodes returns, Lena Ghensta, to harrass him about her car. He tries to appease her with some perfume, and special lipstick. Ken and Mrs Niles drop in at the gase station to see how the business is going, then Lou and Bud give it to them. Lou complains about all the work he does, but it all comes back to joking about girls. Connie Haines sings, Navajo Trail. Mrs Niles, verna Felton, is back the next day to pick up her car. Lou has bad news about the wreck he had in it. Lou tries to make it right and offers his own car as a replacement. To prove how good it works, he takes the gang for a car ride. Officer Mellonhead pulls Lou over. The insults nearly get Lou hauled in, but it ends up with getting under Mellonhead's skin so everything Lou says offends him.

The grandfather clock in the hall has struck 8, and Jonathan heads off to bed. The 6 year old, and his teddy bear Gus have a bedtime story read. As things have a way of doing, he finds himself in the storyGus is missing, but Jonathan encounters a goofy, but friendly innkeeper known as the Man on the Moon. Who are the Squeebubbles, and what do they want? The report comes in, Santa has been kidnapped.

Jim and Judy are twins who are getting ready for Christmas. They go to the attic for more decorations, particularly the silver star for their tree. Instead, find the Cinnamon Bear, named Paddy OCinnamon. When the bear seems to come to life, they set out on a fantasy adventure. Note: The Cinnamon Bear is an old time radio program. The program was produced by TRANSCO, the Transcription Company of America and specifically designed to be listened to (six days a week – excluding Sundays) between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It was first broadcast between Friday, November 26, and Saturday December 25, 1937. The story focused on Judy and Jimmy Barton who must venture from their home to the enchanted world of Maybeland to recover their missing Silver Star that belongs on top of their Christmas tree. Helping on this quest for the missing star is The Cinnamon Bear, a stuffed bear with shoe button eyes and a green scarf. Read more, and listen to all the shows at once: Times Past Old Time Radio Archives: Cinnamon Bear (OTRR Certified)

Anita Louise, Ida Lupino, and others present this Christmas drama. Little Judy gets ready for a Christmas party. Her mom, Laura is concerned about preserving Judy's belief in Santa. Is she doing a good job? Judy shares that she hasn't believed in a long time, and is only keeping up the pretending because she thinks Laura is the only one who still believes in Santa. Cute. Christmas wishes seem to fall apart when Judy can't get the cuckoo clock she wants to give to her mom. Will Santa be working overtime to make holiday dreams come true?

It's the holidays, and Philip tries to get away from the usual crowd. Mr Quigg has a problem with an embezzling employee, but why does he want him to stay around instead of canning him? Philip is to find out what he can about Frank Emery, and what is making the man with potential go down a bad path. Sheila Emery claims that her hubby has shown a change within the past two weeks. Money is rolling in. Is there a love interest on the side? Philip finds some interesting clues at the Emery house that includes bad blood between Quigg, Emery, and a son of the company founder. Philip follows up on those interesting clues, and ends up facing the business end of a pistol. The threat of murder is in the air, but can Philip act quick enough to stop it? Philip sees through the plot twists, and though one man is dead, he knows how to catch the killer and calls the cops. In a dramatic faceoff, Philip blows the lid off the mystery as he helps the cops nab the real killer. Still have questions? Philip explains it all.

Ernest Chapel plays a very lonely man who has a son who died. His naration goes on to tell about his son John, and how he went off to serve in the Army, and died within months of landing in Austria. His grief is inconsolable. He feels robbed of the treasures he holds dear, and visits a medium, a spiritualist, who tries to help him. Is there a way to get his son back? Is there a way to bring John back from the grave? Using some techniques of the medium, and in a darkened room, the disembodied voice of his son comes to him. He describes his last days. Will the father be able to handle this? Does this mean that John has returned to him? There's a catch. Now that he has summoned his son, can he send the monster that he has become away? There's only one way to do it, but it may come down to a case of, "If you can't beat them, join them."