Retro Radio Podcast

Escape to a fantastic tale of night dwellers. As a man arrives home he finds his wife distraught after a notebook she bought at the department store. Someone has written a chilling tale in its pages. A writer needs to get away from the distractions of his daily life. To free himself, and get his poetic juices flowing, he decides to set up house in Bracie's department store. Sleeping on the beds at night, and generally living in the store after hours. He soon discovers that his idea is not an original one. He discovers a whole society of night dwellers who have done the same thing. Some have been living in this, and other stores for years. As he finds his place in this wierd society, he learns it's not all so rosy. Why are people so mean to the young girl, Ella? Who are the Dark Men? The writer finds out that this new lifestyle has it's own snobbery, and can even be more ruthless than he expected. His dream world turns into a nightmare that he is afraid he can't escape. Is escape even possible? Remember the opening scene with the distraught woman?

Rachel has written a strange letter to tell how she is a prisoner in the Fresno area. It's enough to send George to wine country to get to the bottom of the mystery. On the ranch, Rachel is the only woman around, a teenager actually, and she tells George about a plot of murder between her father and uncle. Is it true? Or just an attempt for attention for a lonely girl who just wants to be like other girls her age? Can George break through the family secrets? Going to the local lawman, George shares ideas on the case, but not before murder makes an appearance. Has George learned something that might help in solving this mystery? A cover up, theft, and blackmail are involved. Will the family skeletons be peacefully laid to rest? George explains it all at the end.

Follow along on the London version of a Dragnet styled true crime drama. Scotland Yard detectives look into a matter of a murder that used the days of World War 2 as a cover up. Flags are raised with the investigators when a witness reports suspicious activity. Meticulous analyzing of crime scene clues soon cause police to look for someone who was close to the victim. More witnesses are turned up, and a motive is discovered. Still, there needs to be more solid evidence to build a case on. Clues continue pouring in that build, and help the police find the answers they have been looking for. Evidence soon becomes overwhelming, and all that's left is for the official report on the outcome of the matter.

Spending a few family moments at the breakfast table, Gildersleeves, Marjorie, and LeRoy talk about the day's events. Water Commissioner Gildersleeves reads an article in the paper accusing the water department at dropping the ball on delivering clean water. Springing into action after returning from his vacation, he discovers his secretary is just as absent minded as ever. The meeting with the mayor changes the topic from water to support of the war bond drive. The town leaders try to organized and make this an all out drive. One characteristic of Throckmorton P. Gildersleeves is that his feelings get hurt easily, and takes criticism as a personal insult. He agrees to get behind the bond drive, but refuses to take part of a committee with the newspaper editor who printed the article that has offended him. Taking a new direction, Gildy recieves a letter from LeRoy's school principle, Miss Goodwin. He visits her with the theme of discussing the bond drive. Of course, the flirtatious Gildy tries to put the moves on her, but is interupted by LeRoy. Nexxt, he visits his friend Peavey to sell bonds, but LeRoy has beat him to the punch. At the rally Gildersleeves shows up and the newspaper man is gracious enough to apologize for his article. Then rather than adding to the blustery speeches, he recounts a heartfelt testimonial about a famly who doesn't have much, but is supporting the war effort not only by investing 25% of their income, but has a son overseas. A very patriotic and touching ending.

Ann Rutheford hosts a Let Yourself Go night. First, the King Sisters are up to sing, For You. Bob Hope shares his suppressed desire to cast cares away and play a leading lady. Why does Bob have a burning desire to be Lauren Bacall? Jerry Colona adds his outlook on the crazy events. South American baritone, Choo Choo Martinez sings a Spanish version of Begin the Beguine. Or something with a very similar tune. More suppressed desires pour forth when Gloria Dehavund spends a few moments of girl talk with Ann. Her biggest desire is to be Bob Hope. First, Gloria dedicates a song to servicemen who are serving overseas, Where or When. Tough guy, Alan Ladd, doesn't want to be left out of the wierd happenings. Can he prove that he's as cuddly and vivacious as Bob? Er.. that is to say, Lauren? Alan wants to be Betty Grable. The payoff is a cross gender sketch with the guys showing their softer side, and Ann joining the romantic, comedy as she pretends to be Gary Cooper. Enjoy the fun as the gals turn into wolves and chase after the guys.

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Abner complains to grandpap over Lum's trick to get his partnership back. Just then, Lum enters with his new job of selling magazine subscriptions. If he does well,Lum might either win a scholarship tocollege, or a pony. Just how are Lum's sales going? How did he get into the magazine business anyway?

After the Skelley Oil Company pitches the glories of motor oil to the kiddies, and motivates them to tell dad to buy some today, we join our heros. We find Captain Midnight talking with Pete, and Patsy about their recent adventure with Senor Perada. With kidding aside about a potential love intrest for Captain Midnight, it becomes evident that Chuck is no where to be found. Strange events are brewing out on the flightline. The search for Chuck and his airplane have Captain Midnight baffled. Who knows where Chuck might be? What might he be doing? Details begin to fill in the picture, but is still doesn't provide the ansser the worried Captain Midnight is looking for.

In the Andrews home Fred is trying to arrange a trip to aunt Hattie's, but Archie complains about having to make the trip. Wen the car has a flat tire, Archie and Fred get busy changing it. This ought to take only five minutes, right? When the jack is broken, Mary wants to hire a mechanic to handle the job, but Fred insists on saving money and doing it himself. Jugheads borrowed jack is the old fashioned scissor jack, and not the new fashioned bumper jack. Not to mention, there's no handle. Archie tries to borrow a jack from Betty, but she's baking a cake that he is roped into helping with. Back at the Andrews home, Betty brings her jack over for Fred to use. Itr doesn't work, dad gets stuck under the car, but manages to get free. A decision to hire a mechanic is made, but where's Archie? For that matter, where's Jughead? It's already bad enough but what else can go wrong? With chaos in full fever pitch, will the Andersons ever get to aunt Hatties? The frustration of the day climaxes in a surprise ending. At least it's a surprise to the Andews family.

Uncle Fletcher is on hand to tell of the days gone by, namely of the days even before the time of Vic's bbirth... except that Vic claims he was actually born by that time. Sade saves the day when she has a letter from Bess. For a change, Vic and Russel are eager to hear it, but that doesn't mean that all the guys won't give Sade a little lip as they make their typical wisecracks at the hometown news. Distractions, and hushed conversation among the gents build, all to the frustration of Sade. She just can't get any respect. Maybe the guys would enjoy a root canal without novacaine a little more than the obligatory reading of the letter.

Rookie patrolman, Dan Garret. Loved by everyone, but suspected of no one of being the Blue Beetle. Part 1: Trouble with jewel robberies plagues an upscale resort hotel, located on an island out in the river channel. It has city officials up in arms. Dan Garret goes on special assignment to spend a few days in the luxury setting to investigate. As the thefts continue, it becomes apparent that an insider might be doing it. The Blue Beetle shows up and is accused of the robberies, but he has other reasons for making his appearance. When the Beetle makes a hasty exit, the show comes to an end. Who might be doing the stealing? Where would they be hiding their loot? There aren't many ways to escape the island resort. Part 2: After the thefts, at the ritzy resort, neither the jewels or the thieves have been found. When the Blue Beetle made his exit, he had a handle on who the robber was. Now he returns as Dan Garret to keep up appearances. Dan's partner Mike, seems to be onto something, as far as the motive behind the mystery, but all the clues aren't quite in yet. Doing more poking around, the Blue Beetle confirms how the jewels are being removed from the island. This is definitely a mystery that is solved more by wits than superhero ability, although the Blue Betle does call on his nifty gadgets to spring the trap on the gang of thieves. In the end, the Blue Beetle saves the day, but gives all the credit to his police partner, Mike. Such a nice guy.

Superman. September 11, 1940. Program #92. Mutual net. Commercials added locally. Pete Escobar and Carlos steal the gold after knocking Captain Maddox unconscious. Meanwhile, Bill Wentworth and Jimmy Olsen plan to hire a boat to search for the "Juanita." Jackie Kelk. 12:10. Audio condition: Very good. Otherwise complete. J. David Golden

As the show opens, William Conrad announces that tonight is the night for Gunsmoke to debut on television, complete with a special message from John Wayne. Matt and Chester find themselves at the scene of tragedy, but the burned down homestead isn't an accident. Is it an indian uprising? The Army rolls through on the trail of renegades. Homesteaders at Pleasant Valley are ready to pack it up and head to the safety of going back East. The story, and drama of the family there is told, but can Matt offer them any comfort? Should the family stay, or move on along? The renegades are still lurking near, and it's looking bad for the slim protection that Mat might offer. Can anything get any worse? As they attempt to flee, Matt and the family are in the middle of the prairie, surrounded by the renegade band, the young wife goes into labor, and night is coming. Matt strategizes while mom and daughter in law deal with the birth. Suspenseful, shoot 'em up moments are in store for the tough pioneering family as they only want to carve out the best life that they can, and at least for the moment, simply survive. Through the ordeal the family take their stand and realize where their true fortune lies. Bonus: Here's the short video clip of John Wayne introducing the TV show. It's an mp4 that's just over 6MB in size. John Wayne Introduces Gunsmoke

Episode 055. The primitive native Mocklins are so enamored of humans that they want to be just like us. But the humans soon discover that imitation can be flattering and deadly.

A gang of bandits led by the colorful outlaw Black Jack Larue is terrorizing the small town, and the marshall is wounded. Word that Cisco is in the area, and a message is taken to him to ask for help. The town has a law against guns, and Cisco complies, but the outlaws of course ignore the signs and commence to shoot up the town. A fistfight breaks out, but when the lights are shot out, Cisco is blamed for a murder and taken to jail. Huh? How stupid can the deputy be? No one had guns other than the outlaws, and he believes their story over Cisco? Don't worry, a cute senorita, who is the marshall's daughter believes Cisco and helps him escape, and just in time to evade an unruly mob. Out on the plains, the bickering outlaws shoot each other off, but the last man standing has to face Cisco, who gets the chance to clear his name and make sure justice is done. Can you guess kiddies? There's a 100% chance of mushy stuff in the forecast. Be safe and make sure to securely shut your eyes and ears.