Episodes
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Stoopnagel and Bud – Fred Allen (retro250). 360930
Fred Allen joins Colonel Stoopnagel and Bud for a Gangbusters spoof in this final episode of the summer replacement series, featuring star-gazing banter, musical performances, and reluctant political campaigns.
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Superman – The Meteor from Krypton (retro249). 430607
Due to spotty preservation, this episode is the only surviving record from this particular Superman radio story arc. Sponsored by Kellogg's Pep, Clark Kent struggles with a sudden weakness caused by a mysterious glowing meteor while trying to guard his secret identity from Lois Lane, Perry White,...
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Jack Benny – Rose of the Rio Grande (retro247). 341202
Jack Benny and the gang tackle talent agents, plate-juggling comedians, and a dramatic spoof of Rose of the Rio Grande. Features running gags, vocal appearances by Mary Kelly and Joe Kern, and bonus music tracks from Leah Ray, Ozzie Nelson, and Paul Whiteman.
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Stan Freeberg – Miss Jupiter (retro246). ep3, 570728
After some interupted starts to the show by a listening couple who keeps switching off the radio, Stan encounters June Forray as Miss Jupiter. She is slightly disgruntled that she…
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Jack Benny – Mrs. Wiggs Of The Onion Patch (retro245). 341118
Audio Note: The audio is a bit scratchy with a few skips, and the musical numbers have been snipped, but overall it remains a fun listen. Don teases Jack about…
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Duffys Tavern – Chant Of The Jungle (Susan Hayward, Frank Buck, retro244). ep83, 430323
Archie introduces the shows guest stars, and day dreams about the benefits of getting away from it all to enjoy the great outdoors. Guests are to be movie actress, Rita…
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Alan Young – Old Love Letters (retro240). 450403
Highlights include: Alan getting fitted for his tuxedo. The hilarious moment when the groom meets Alan without either realizing who the other is. The chaotic wedding scene as the show reaches its grand finale.
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Duffy’s Tavern – Hawaiian Vacation (retro239). 511228
Archie talks to Duffy on the phone about calendars, and business matters. After an argument, Miss Duffy tries to moderate the conversation. In the end, Archie plans to quit, and…
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Damen Runyon Theater – What, No Butler? (retro238). 491204
Damen Runyon was a newspaper reporter, columnist, and short story writer. His characters featured gangsters and street people. His stories found their way into the movies, sometimes as just a…
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Father Knows Best – The New Housekeeper (retro237). 500622
In the Anderson home, mom has had a hard day and is a little frustrated with the kids. Jim notices, and wants to lend a hand by hiring a housekeeper…
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Baby Snooks – Abnormal Psychology. (retro236). 420528
This is a short episode so there is time for a few other shorts today. Daddy is trying to understand his little girl better, and is reading up on psychology.…
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Fred Allen – The Mammoth Department Store. (retro 234). 321225
This 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Fred has to deal with a…
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Jack Benny – Jack Hasn’t Received His New Contract. (retro233). 540411
Flashback to the day before at rehearsal. Jack is critical of Bob Crosby’s band members. Jack begins to worry when Don points out that his contract hasn’t been renewed yet.…
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Our Miss Brooks – Dyeing Easter Eggs (retro232). 500409
Saturday afternoon finds Connie making big arrangements in the kitchen. She is getting Easter baskets ready for the big day. Harriet stops by to talk about fashions for the Easter…
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Retro Christmas 2018. (647)
A random selection of songs pulled mostly from old time radio shows, but some may be from other podcasters. Songs gleaned to use in the podcast that were collected about…
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The Cinnamon Bear – North Pole. ep26, 371224 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 26 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Just as Santa has…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Captain Tintop. ep25, 371223 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 25 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Frank Nelson as Captain…
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The Cinnamon Bear – The Parade. ep24, 371222 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 24 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Santa’s tin soldiers are…
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The Cinnamon Bear – The Bad Dolls. ep23, 371221 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 23 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. the Silver Star is…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Santa Claus. ep22, 371220 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 22 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Jack Frost – Unknown…
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The Cinnamon Bear – The Snowman. ep21, 371219 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 21 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Nicky Freudl is unknown.…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Flying Hat. ep20, 371218 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 20 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Wintergreen Witch tries to…
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The Cinnamon Bear – The Wooden Indian. ep19, 371217 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 19 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Cy Kendall as Chief…
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The Cinnamon Bear – The Cocklebur Cowboys. ep18, 371216 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 18 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Howard McNear as Slim…
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The Cinnamon Bear – The Muddlers. ep17, 371215 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode17 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Muddlers – Unknown. While at…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Oliver Ostrich. ep16, 371214 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 16 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Gale Gordon as Weary…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Snapper Snick the Crocodile. ep15, 371213 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode15 @ Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Hanley Stafford is the voice…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Queen Melissa. ep14, 371212 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: @Paddy_OCinnamon Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Lindsay MacHarrie as Westley the Wailing…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Fee Foo the Gentle Giant. ep11, 371209 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 11 @Paddy_OCinnamon Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Joe DuVal as Fe…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Candy Pirates. Ep8, 371206 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 8 @Paddy_OCinnamon Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan. Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Cy Kendall as Captain…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Presto The Magician. Ep7, 371205 (RetroPlus)
Transcription: Episode 7 @Paddy_OCinnamon Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Elvia Allman as Penelope…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Samuel Seal. ep6, 37-12-04 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 6 @Paddy_OCinnamon Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Lindsay MacHarrie as Westley…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Weasley The Wailing Whale. ep5, 37-12-03 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 5 @Paddy_OCinnamon Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Ed Max as the…
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The Cinnamon Bear – The Ikaboos. ep4, 37-12-02 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 4 @Paddy_OCinnamon Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Crazy Quilt Dragon: Joseph Kearnes. Ted Osborne as King…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Crazy Quilt Dragon. ep3, 371201 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 3 @Paddy_OCinnamon Silent Photoplay Blog SilentPhotoplayForum Cast: Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Weary Willie the Stork: Gale Gordon, Crazy Quilt Dragon:…
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The Cinnamon Bear – Paddy O’Cinnamon ep1, 371129 (RetroPlus)
Transcript: Episode 1 Cast: Mother: Verna Felton, Judy: Barbara Jean Wong Jimmy: Unknown Cinnamon Bear (Paddy O’Cinnamon): Buddy Duncan, Jim and Judy are twins who are getting ready for Christmas.…
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This Week in Pine Ridge – Campaigns, Flashlights and Fundraising (February 11-15, 1935). (Retro 695)
Lum and Abner – Lum Is Nervous. 350211 Carlton Bricker advises to hurry and get a promotional flashlight, and how to get one. It’s a way for loyal fans to…
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This Week in Pine Ridge-Let’s ’Lect Lum – 350204-08 (Retro 694)
Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Lum and Abner –…
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This week in Pine Ridge -Abner’s Broken Arms. January 30-February 1,, 1935. (Retro 693)
Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Lum and Abner -William…
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This week in Pine Ridge -the Matrimonial Bureau Begins. January 18-25, 1935 (Retro 692)
Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Lum and Abner -Lizabeth…
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This week in Pine Ridge – the Oilwell. January 4- 9, 1935 (Retro 691)
Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Sponsored by Horlicks, when…
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Lum and Abner – Lum Writes a Pageant of Living History. 500308 (RetroExtra)
Lum tries on an old tux, and wants Abner’s fashion advice on it. The gents discuss the falling attendance at school. Are all the modern distractions to blame? Radio, comic…
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Lum and Abner – Lum Becomes Engaged to Elizabeth’s Cousin Lydia. (RetroExtra) 500104
Sponsored by Ford. Lum and Abner talk about the new calendar picture, and the days coming out different from year to year. What will the new year hold? Lum wonders…
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Lum and Abner – Invitation To Lums for Thanksgiving (RetroExtra). 491123
Getting groceries together for his Thanksgiving, Abner tells about the anticipated festivities at home. Where will Lum be going for Thanksgiving? Folks in town always invite Lum, when will he…
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Lum and Abner – The Feud (RetroExtra). 491102
This season opener is a little late for a typical broadcast season, but the gents unlock the Jot Em Down Store, with their friends Zazu Pitts and Opie Cates. Affter…
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Lum and Abner – The Farewell Dinner (Retro Extra) 490123
[[[]Lum reads his horoscope, but Abner gets confused at what his sign means. Lum’s horoscope claims he’ll be lucky in love, so he’s eager to go see Miss Rowena. Ben…
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Lum and Abner – Off To Washington. 490116 (Retro plus)
As provided by the Jot ’em Down Journal of February, 1999: ABnER: Don’t you think we ort to drop Mr. Truman a post- card and let him know we’re comin?…