Retro Radio Revue

Retro Radio Revue
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Take a Trip Through the Golden Age of Radio

  1. 10/21/2018

    Episode # 18 -The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, The Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny, and The Adventures of Philip Marlow

    This is Episode 18 of Retro Radio Revue. This week we are featuring programs that had an original air date between October 21 through October 27. We’ll hear episodes from The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, The Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny, and The Adventures of Philip Marlow. This week’s episodes: The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show October 26, 1953 – How To Repair A Living Room – NBC Network Sponsored by: RCA Victor Runtime: 40:53 Phil decides to strengthen the foundation of the living room Starring Phil Harris, Alice Faye, Walter Tetley, Elliott Lewis, Ray Singer (writer), Dick Chevillat (writer), Edward James (writer), John Hubbard, Jeanine Roos, Anne Whitfield, Walter Scharf and His Orchestra, Bill Forman (announcer), Hy Averback, Alvino Rey (guitar), Red Nichols (cornet), The Sportsmen.     The Jello-O Program Starring Jack Benny October 24, 1937 – Red Network Sponsored by Jell-O Runtime: 29:44 Jack buys the Maxwell Starring Don Wilson, Jack Benny, Phil Harris and His Orchestra, Mary Livingstone, Kenny Baker, Andy Devine, Sam Hearn, Ed Beloin (writer, performer), Bill Morrow (writer)   The Adventures of Philip Marlow October 24, 1948 – Heart of Gold – CBS Network. Sustaining. Runtime: 29:45 A heart locket and $50 bill lead to a suicide Starring Gerald Mohr, Raymond Chandler (creator), Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), Roy Rowan (announcer), Richard Aurandt (music conceiver and director), Jack Moyles, Ben Wright, Jeff Corey, Gloria Blondell, John Dehner

    1h 42m

  2. 10/14/2018

    Episode # 17 – Philco Radio Time, The Silver Theatre, and The Aldrich Family

    This is Episode 17 of Retro Radio Revue. This week we are featuring programs that had an original air date between October 14 through October 20. We’ll hear episodes from Philco Radio Time, The Silver Theatre, and The Aldrich Family. This week’s episodes: Philco Radio Time October 16, 1946 – ABC net, WCAE, Pittsburgh aircheck Sponsored by: Petri Wines Runtime: 29:32 First show of the series with guest star Bob Hope Starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Skitch Henderson, Ken Carpenter, John Scott Trotter and His Orchestra, The Charioteers, Lina Romay, Bill Morrow (producer, director), Murdo McKenzie (producer, director).     The Silver Theatre October 16, 1938 – Wings In The Dark – CBS Network Sponsored by: International Silver Runtime: 29:48 A blind aviator tries to fly on automatic pilot Starring Cary Grant, Conrad Nagel (host, director), Felix Mills and His Orchestra, John Conte (announcer), Joseph Kearns, Mel Shipman (writer), Phyllis Brooks, True Boardman (narrator) The Aldrich Family October 14, 1948 – NBC Network Runtime: 26:01 It’s weiner roast time Starring Ezra Stone, Jackie Kelk, Dan Seymour (announcer), Clifford Goldsmith (creator, writer), House Jameson, Katharine Raht

    1h 26m

  3. 10/07/2018

    Episode # 16 – The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Weird Circle, and Hop Harrigan

    This is Episode 16 of Retro Radio Revue. This week we are featuring programs that had an original air date between October 7 through October 13. We’ll hear episodes from the New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Weird Circle, and Hop Harrigan. This week’s episodes: The New Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes October 8, 1945 – The Case Of The Vanishing Elephant – Mutual Network Sponsored by: Petri Wines Runtime: 29:48 A sacred white elephant dies in India Starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Harry Bartell (announcer), Denis Green (writer), Anthony Boucher (writer), Arthur Conan Doyle (author), Edna Best (producer).     The Weird Circle October 7, 1943 – Dr. Manette’s Manuscript – RCA/NBC syndication Runtime: 25:00 A strange charge by an insane woman Starring Charles Dickens (author)   Hop Harrigan October 9, 1942 – Blue Network. Sustaining. Runtime: 14:33 Hop dogfights with the Luftwaffe Starring Chester Stratton, Ken Lynch, Glenn Riggs (announcer)

    1h 11m

  4. 09/30/2018

    Episode #15 -Rocky Jordan, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and The Chase

    This is Episode 15 of Retro Radio Revue. This week we are featuring programs that had an original air date between September 30 through October 6. We’ll hear episodes from Rocky Jordan, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and The Chase. This week’s episodes: Rocky Jordan October 2, 1949 – Pattern for Revenge – CBS Pacific Network Runtime: 25:00 Rocky is on a list to be killed Starring Jack Moyles, Jay Novello, Larry Thor (announcer), Gomer Cool (writer), Larry Roman (writer), Richard Aurandt (composer, conductor), Cliff Howell (producer, director).     Ripley’s Believe It or Not October 3, 1938 – Red Network Sponsored by Post 40% Bran Flakes Runtime: 29:55 A story about the Four Men of Munich Starring Robert Ripley, B. A. Rolfe and His Orchestra, Linda Lee (vocal), Ford Bond (announcer), Bennett Kilpack, A. S. W. Rosenbach. The Chase October 5, 1952 – Flight From Istanbul – NBC Network. Runtime: 29:29 A man is thinking about killing his wife Starring Dan Ocko, Edward King (director, transcriber), Fred Collins (announcer), Joyce Linden, Karl Swenson, Lawrence Klee (creator, writer), Lucille Wall.

    1h 27m

  5. 09/23/2018

    Episode #14 – Dangerously Yours, Fibber McGee and Molly, and Calling All Cars

    This is Episode 14 of Retro Radio Revue. This week we are featuring programs that had an original air date between September 23 through September 29. We’ll hear episodes from Dangerously Yours, Fibber McGee and Molly, and Calling All Cars. This week’s episodes: Dangerously Yours September 24, 1944 – Berkeley Square – CBS Network Sponsored by Vicks Vapo-Rub Runtime: 29:10 A man travels back in time to London Starring Victor Jory, Gertrude Warner, Jean Holloway (writer, adaptor), Mark Warnow (music), Richard Sanville (director)     Fibber McGee and Molly September 30, 1941 – NBC Network Sponsored by Johnson’s Wax Runtime: 29:46 Fibber returns from Alaska. Starring Jim Jordan, Marian Jordan, Martha Tilton, Harold Peary, Harlow Wilcox, Billy Mills and His Orchestra, The King’s Men, Isabel Randolph, Bill Thompson, Don Quinn (writer)   Calling All Cars September 29, 1938 – The Case of the Barking Dog – CBS Network. Runtime: 29:32 Who killed John German? Starring Gale Gordon (dispatcher, host, narrator).

    1h 30m

  6. 09/16/2018

    Episode #13 – The Shadow, Bulldog Drummond, and The Lucky Strike Program

    This is Episode 13 of Retro Radio Revue. This week we are featuring programs that had an original air date between September 16 through September 22. We’ll hear episodes from The Shadow, Bulldog Drummond and The Sweeney and March Show. This week’s episodes: The Shadow September 18, 1938 – Professor X – Syndicated Sponsored by B.F. Goodrich Tires Runtime: 29:22 A criminal is bankrolling a mad scientist Starring Orson Welles, Margot Stevenson, Ken Roberts (announcer), Arch Oboler (writer), F. Bourne Ruthrauff (producer, director), Rosa Rio (organist) .     Bulldog Drummond September 20, 1943 – Mutual Network Sponsored by Horton’s Ice Cream Runtime: 29:12 Captain Drummond is shot while investigating a murder. Starring Ned Wever, Dan Seymour (announcer), Himan Brown (producer, director), Lew White (organist   The Lucky Strike Program Starring Jack Benny September 20, 1953 – CBS Network. Sponsored by Lucky Strike Runtime: 29:35 The cast performs a “Return To Paradise: Saga of the South Seas.” Starring Jack Benny, Eddie Anderson, Charlie Bagby, Bea Benaderet (doubles), Sara Berner (doubles), Mel Blanc (doubles), Dorothy Collins (commercial spokesman), Bob Crosby, Dennis Day, Mary Livingstone, The Sportsmen, Hilliard Marks (producer, transcriber), Sam Perrin (writer), Milt Josefsberg (writer), George Balzer (writer), John Tackaberry (writer), Hal Goldman (writer), Al Gordon (writer), Mahlon Merrick (music director)

    1h 20m

  7. 09/09/2018

    Episode #12 -Information, Please, Fibber McGee and Molly and The Sweeney and March Show

    This is Episode 12 of Retro Radio Revue. This week we are featuring programs that had an original air date between September 9 through September 15. We’ll hear episodes from Information, Please, Fibber McGee and Molly and The Sweeney and March Show. This week’s episodes: Information Please September 12, 1941 – NBC network Sponsored by Lucky Strike Runtime: 28:58 Make up a menu of nursery rhymes which happen to mention food Clifton Fadiman (moderator), John Kieran, Franklin P. Adams, Louis Bromfield, Margaret Leach, Milton Cross (announcer), L. A. Speed Riggs (tobacco auctioneer)     Fibber McGee and Molly September 14, 1936 – Red Network Sponsored by Johnson’s Wax Runtime: 29:49 Fibber and Molly go to the Wistful Vista dance hall Starring Jim Jordan, Marian Jordan, Bill Thompson, Harlow Wilcox, Ted Weems and His Orchestra, Perry Como, Elmo Tanner The Sweeney and March Show September 14, 1946 – CBS Network. Sustaining Sponsored by Johnson’s Wax Runtime: 29:40 There is a fire in Mr. Sweeney’s house Starring Bob Sweeney, Hal March, Edwin Max, June Foray, Doris Singleton, George Fenneman, The Starlighters, Bob Lemond (announcer), Wilbur Hatch and His Orchestra, Irvin Lee

    1h 28m

  8. 09/02/2018

    Episode #11 – The Mercury Theatre and The Romance Of The Ranchos

    This is Episode 11 of Retro Radio Revue. This week we are featuring programs that had an original air date between September 2 through September 8. We’ll hear episodes from The Mercury Theatre and The Romance Of The Ranchos. This week’s episodes: The Mercury Theatre September 5, 1938 – The Man Who Was Thursday – CBS network Runtime: 57:29 Lt. Andrew Rowan travels through Cuba G. K. Chesterton (author), Orson Welles, Eustace Wyatt, Edgar Barrier, Joseph Cotten, George Coulouris, Ray Collins, Dan Seymour (announcer), Bernard Herrmann (composer, conductor)   The Romance Of The Ranchos September 7, 1941 – CBS Pacific net, KNX, Los Angeles origination. The Title Insurance and Trust Company Of Los Angeles. Runtime: 29:26 The story of Rancho San Rafael Starring Frank Graham (“The Wandering Vaquero”), Bob Lemond (announcer), Howard McNear, Pat McGeehan

    1h 27m
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