Retro Radio Podcast

Rod O'Conner and Red joke about ciphoning gasoline, and about being nervous before the show last week. Also about Red', and taking his new bride on a recent camping trip. The Four Knights sing, St Louis Blues. People You'll Meet Sooner than Later: Willie Lumplump lives dangerously as he sideswipes his way through traffic. When the inevitable accident happens, Willie shows his expertise in handling the other driver. David Rose plays a Medley of music of the West. A Page from the Mean Little Kid's Diary: Junior is on a camping trip, After dangling from a bridge, it's time to eat. A camper who is missing a coffee pot, besides a slight flub on a line, suspects Junior. Junior goes on his way to play, where he finds a cute little black cat. Why, oh why doesn't anybody like Juniors cat? I think you know.

When he hears of Sade's lack of mechanical knowledge of how her washing machine operates, Vic sets out to impress us all with his expert mechanical prowess. Fortunately, Uncle Fletcher visits to save us all from the boastful tirade. Though Summer vacation is in full swing, Fletcher can't get it that Russel doesn't have school in the morning. Instead, he's full of amazing, and absurd stories. Fletcher is especially proud of his new job in performing the Deadman's Trick. Just what is the Deadman's Trick? Listen and learn of the mysterious thing that Fletcher assumes that everybody should know and be impressed by. Why does the trick need to be performed at midnight? Why does it need to be cold, and blustery? I'm not sure, but then I'm not sure why Fletcher is wishing everybody goodnight, when it's the middle of the day

After the lost boxing match, and signing over his ownership in the Jot 'Em Down store to Abner, Lum is destitute and selling pencils on the street. Grandpap and Abner discuss the plight of the starving Lum. The plot thickens when Squire wants to hold Abner to the bet they made over the boxing match. A bet that Squire tried to back down on when early newss of the fight came to the store. Lum enters, hat in hand, and has to face up to Abner. Will the two partners make up? Will Lum be destined to life in an orphan home? Will Abner have compassion on his friend?

Those crazy people are back. George Burns and Gracie Allen are joined by the Smoothies, Artie Shaw and his orchestra, and announcer Bud Easton. Previously George had been on trial, but actually won his case. Today he jokes with Bud and Gracie about his success. George gets picked on by the cast, including his unruly guitarist Senor Lee. The Smoothies sing, I'll Never Smile Again. All George has to do is pay a small $25 court fee for his legal troubles. Gracie is sure she knows someone who can take care of that for him, and starts making phone calls. The calls to distant places soon racks up more in expenses than George's original legal bill. Don't worry, it escalates, then explodes to outrageous amounts. Along the way jokes about spelling, finances, horses, and even hula dancers make appearances. George tries to appease his disgruntled Harvard educated sound man, then Artie Shaw plays, Begin the Beguine. Gracie keeps making her phone calls, but the delays cause George to miss his deadline in paying his court fees. Poor George, he just can't win, and if anything can happen, it'll happen to him. Note: Elliot Lewis was the Harvard sound man. In real life he had only recently graduated from college. Not from Harvard though. He had a business degree, and this is among his first jobs in radio. he would go on to have a long and illustrious career in just about all aspects of producing a radio show. He and his wife Cathy showcased their tallents with the drama series, On Stage. Elliot was Frank Remley on the Phil Haris show, and Nero Wolf's assistant Archie, among many other roles. He would serve in World War 2 to produce things for the military, and did all maner of production and directing in radio shows. I guess it's safe to say that his career of slamming doors as the sound man didn't leave him sitting still.

Hosted by Marlene Dietrich who leads off with a song. Either she is one of the worlds worst singers, or she's just making a joke of the song. Shirley Ross does a much better job when she sings a swinging Irish popular tune of the day. Marlene introduces a pianist who demonstrates how he puts a fresh spin on old familiar tunes. Comedian, Zero Marcell talks about radio, and radio programs. He then launches into some musical impersonations. Martha Tilton reads from the mail bag then sings, Sweet Lovers Love the Spring. After reading a few greetings from the mail bag, Ella May Morris is joined by Johnny Mercer and the Pied Pipers to sings, Blues in the Night. Marlene returns to sing. Wow, no joking, she's one of the worst singers on the old Hollywood silver screen. A great actress, a sexy voice, but singing just wasn't her thing. Hey, while you're here, why not listen to another show to get that atonal voice out of your ears? With all due apologies to to Marlene and any of her beloved family, of course.

Take a ride on a foggy night as a young woman runs out on her ailing husband to get a divorce. Mildred and her lover, Hillary speed through the night and run down a pedestrian. Is it a convenience, or a complication when the man turns out to be Mildred's husband? A hasty plan to establish an alibi is concocted. Police believe that Mildred's emotional state is grief over her dead husband, but witnessers are found who might identify her and Hillary as the man and woman in the hit and run case. To keep the web of lies from unravelling, blackmail enters the picture. Anger, outrage, and fear lead to a deadly situation. Will Hillary get away with murder once again? Another foggy night brings the suspense to a head. Everything is falling into place to the advantage of Hillary, but there's still a twist ending that ensures that justice is done.

Audio condition is fair to poor. Don introduces that master golfer and violinist, who tells about being back in New York. Listen and learn about his trip to Atlantic City and Coney Island. Even Mary gets in a few laughs on the topic. Frank Parker gets in on the fun before singing, but the songs are all snipped out. The play is introduced, and Don Bester's number is also cut out. The play is a spoof of the popular film of the day, House of Rothchilds, but is slightly renamed. Providing musical interludes through the play, Don Bester atually gets a full number in, Farewell to Arms. Jack is an overbearing tycoon who has trouble with his sons doing justice to represent the family name. Will his sons strike out in the world and make good? A very good spoof if you can get past the poor audio. I may have a better copy of this show, stay uned, and I'll

Superman. September 9, 1940. Program #91. Mutual net. Commercials added locally. Superman brings the bathysphere to the surface. All the gold has been recovered but Pete Escobar sneaks aboard the "Juanita" to steal it! Bud Collyer. 12:21. Audio condition: Very good to excellent. Otherwise complete. J. David Golden

Episode 017. A youth accompanies spider like Martians in their last trek from Earth imposed reservations to their mountain homes.

Blackie gets a phone call from an old friend about a 15 story office building he just bought. Then overnight, it just disappeared, and all that remains is a vacant lot. Blackie is skeptical the building ever existed, and goes to visit the folks who made the deal with his friend, Kingston. The men deny any knowledge of the deal, but it's quite obvious they are crooks. It's up to Blackie to put on the right kind of pressure to turn the tables. To evade Blackie and justice the men... kill themselves? Well not exactly. Criminals have some really twisted logic, and morals. When the surviving thugs criminal wife learns of the swindle, the murder, the faked suicide, she makes her own claim for the big bucks. With Blackie snooping around, she has to seek some help of her own. The cops are ready to close the case, but Blackie knows there's still a killer and some missing money out there. It's not so much a matter of who did it, but how is Blackie going to trap them, and hand them over to the cops? And just how did they manage the disappearing building routine? Blackie has all the answers.

Summer is over, and Gildersleeves takes Marjorie and LeRoy shopping for school supplies. Uncle Mort gets the bill for the shopping spree, and is glad he only has two kids to raise. Any more, and he's afraid he couldn't afford it. Then it happens. He finds a baby that was left in his back seat. Who did it? Where did she come from? It appears that Gildy is stuck with an extra kid until the mom can be found. Everybody falls in love with the abandoned child. As frustrated as Gildersleeves is, he still manages to do right by the baby. The Judge wants to arrange for the baby to be taken to an orphanage. Gildersleeves seems eager to send the baby away, but is resigned to keep her for a few days. Surely he won't let that sweet little baby go to a home, will he? Gildy heads to Peavey's Drug store to get away, and seek some advice. For all his bluster, Throckmorton P. Gildersleeves turns out to be a big softy.

Perry Mason and Della Street are joined by a team of narcotics police, as they all close in on the gang that is selling marijuana. Shh... be quiet, we don't want to tip our hand before the raid goes down. Stealth is of the utmost importance, so why is Perry having the cops shine their flashlights all over the dark and gritty alley? He sure isn't much for being sneaky, is he? How will the outcome help Perry's star client? Will the cops cooperate with him in catching their killer? Get ready for the suspenseful moment when the trap springs shut on Mr X.

Stories of intense terror that might make the squeamish want to turn off their radio, and not listen. A story set in modern times, but before the war rationing, and when lifestyles were more extravagant. Two humble fishermen feel it their duty to warn the lord of the manor. Lord Marley thinks quite lowly of the two, calling them rogues, and scoundrels. As the lord talks to the lady of the house, it is revealed that his expected guest will be a woman movie star from Hollywood. She is supposed to be a client, in need of sorting out financial affairs. It sounds to me more like he's having a regular old affair, and right in front of his wife too. The client is a fading star who is brash, blunt talking, even fowl mouthed as she admits to the wife all about her intentions to steal the lord away from her. Both are very confident of their abilities to win the lord and keep him. Remember that warning at the beginning of the show? what was that all about? On an evening boat trip, the lord and his lover have a terrifying experience, but what are those strange splashes? In the dark it's too hard to tell. Is there anybody who can offer help against a sea monsterp? The story may be a little odd, but the acting, and production will have your imagination racing. The raging monster will only be satisfied when... well just listen to this thriller from Arch Obeler.

Lolita, the toast of Jack's Cafe walks among the tables to talk covertly with a man about some recent murders. She is called aside and talks to the Lone Ranger and we learn more details of the story. When his friend is found dead, The Lone Ranger demands justice, but is mistakenly blamed for the death. The sign of the tarantula is being left all over town. What does it mean? Who is the Tarantula gang? The man who Lone Ranger took from the murder scene comes clean with all he knows, and points him to the man known as Torrero. Suddenly a knife is thrown and kills the man, but no sign or foot print is found in the area. The plot thickens, and the twists to the mystery grow. Two of the tarantula gang talk, but one sees his chance to break the hold that the gang has over him. He wants to leave, and the Lone Ranger wants to do all he can to see that he does, and stays alive. The show is full of Mexican flavor complete with bullfights, and all the atmosphere. It's hard to explain, but the Lone Ranger has the mystery of the special knives that the Tarantulas use figured out, and reveals special murder weapon that has been used to throw the knives at great distance. Though today's mystery is solved, the Tarantula gang is still at large. , and it's leader is still dangerous.

As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find grandpap and Abner talking about the big fight that Lum left the store over. A lot rides on the outcome of the boxing match. Abner faces losing his friend to a new career if the fight is won. If the fight is lost, it means that Lum will be crawling back to beg for his partnership back. As we wait for the word, grandpap reads from a book on music, and learning to play the coronet. Squire enters, and shares Abner's doubts whether Mousey will win. Under a little pressure from Squire, Abner risks his half of the store to bet that Mousey will win. Get ready, here comes Cedric with the news of the outcome of the boxing match. Will Abner lose his half ownership in the store? Or will Squire lose his insurance business to Abner?