https://retro-otr.com/podcasts/ Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:24:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Keith Heltsley no episodic podcast https://retro-otr.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/rotr-logo.jpg https://retro-otr.com/podcasts/ TV-G Be a contributor using Patreon.com Be a contributor using Patreon.com 3b065a93-0029-5420-87af-698f937c7a21 43527961 Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,WesternsPodcasting to share family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more.Podcasting to share family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more.keith@heltsley.netKeith Heltsley https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/the-roy-rogers-show-the-story-of-joaquin-murietta-ep20-450403/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:24:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29536 After the story in the previous episode about the Russian Kid, Pat Friday wants to hear another Robin Hood style tale of a bad man gone well. Not letting her… full 29536 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noAfter the story in the previous episode about the Russian Kid, Pat Friday wants to hear another Robin Hood style tale of a bad man gone well. Not letting her…Keith HeltsleyAfter the story in the previous episode about the Russian Kid, Pat Friday wants to hear another Robin Hood style tale of a bad man gone well. Not letting her…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/jack-benny-trouble-with-wimbly-the-sound-effects-man-550522/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:41:57 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8567 The last show of the month, and of the season. In the opening teasing with Jack, and through the show you’ll notice there’s a stand in voice for Mary. Dennis… full 29:20 151845714 8567 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noThe last show of the month, and of the season. In the opening teasing with Jack, and through the show you’ll notice there’s a stand in voice for Mary. Dennis…Keith HeltsleyThe last show of the month, and of the season. In the opening teasing with Jack, and through the show you’ll notice there’s a stand in voice for Mary. Dennis…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/coconut-grove-phil-harris-orchestra-the-cop-on-the-corner-1933/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:11:53 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=17627 Roll the clock way back for an early glimpse at a young Phil Harris, before he joined up with Jack Benny. Playlist: Leah Raye sings, The Cop on the Corner.… full 17627 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noRoll the clock way back for an early glimpse at a young Phil Harris, before he joined up with Jack Benny. Playlist: Leah Raye sings, The Cop on the Corner.…Keith HeltsleyRoll the clock way back for an early glimpse at a young Phil Harris, before he joined up with Jack Benny. Playlist: Leah Raye sings, The Cop on the Corner.…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/jack-armstrong-adventure-of-the-sunken-reef-part-5-ep1580-401227/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:20:03 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=13542 Jack Armstrong, that All American boy is still on the Spindrift as the crew fights their way through towering waves, and typhoon winds. Jack and the rest are below decks… full 13542 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noJack Armstrong, that All American boy is still on the Spindrift as the crew fights their way through towering waves, and typhoon winds. Jack and the rest are below decks…Keith HeltsleyJack Armstrong, that All American boy is still on the Spindrift as the crew fights their way through towering waves, and typhoon winds. Jack and the rest are below decks…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/one-mans-family-jediah-barbar-arrives-book-64-chapter-10-partial-471130/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:20:39 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=28240 We start in the middle of a scene. Margret is sent off to do her homework. The doorbell rings, and a relative arrives. Jediah X Barber is a talkative, forgetful… full 28240 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noWe start in the middle of a scene. Margret is sent off to do her homework. The doorbell rings, and a relative arrives. Jediah X Barber is a talkative, forgetful…Keith HeltsleyWe start in the middle of a scene. Margret is sent off to do her homework. The doorbell rings, and a relative arrives. Jediah X Barber is a talkative, forgetful…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/boston-blackie-fifty-thousand-dollars-in-bonds-to-be-divided-490209/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:22:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=6376 A little band of convicts have just been released, and are now getting back together to find their hidden loot. When a problem develops, the female gang member goes to… full 6376 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noA little band of convicts have just been released, and are now getting back together to find their hidden loot. When a problem develops, the female gang member goes to…Keith HeltsleyA little band of convicts have just been released, and are now getting back together to find their hidden loot. When a problem develops, the female gang member goes to…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/damen-runyon-theater-what-no-butler-retro238-491204/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:22:11 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=1182 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… full 32:54 1182 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noDamen 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…Keith HeltsleyDamen 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…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/box-13-one-of-these-four-05081949/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0000 http://media.libsyn.com/media/botar/OTR_box_13__one_of_these_four_05_08_1949.mp3 Episode 38. Afloat with a murderer, but who? full 26:52 180 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noEpisode 38. Afloat with a murderer, but who?Keith HeltsleyEpisode 38. Afloat with a murderer, but who?Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/casey-crime-photographer-the-piggy-bank-robbery-480129/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:20:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16808 After a long night, Casey is near sleep, but takes the time to listen to a friend who has just been burglarized. The only thing taken was the babies piggy… full 16808 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noAfter a long night, Casey is near sleep, but takes the time to listen to a friend who has just been burglarized. The only thing taken was the babies piggy…Keith HeltsleyAfter a long night, Casey is near sleep, but takes the time to listen to a friend who has just been burglarized. The only thing taken was the babies piggy…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/lum-and-abner-lum-and-abner-hire-grandpap-350531/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:03:08 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5673 Horlicks: It makes a grand Summer drink for kids that makes them big and strong. It’s nourishing and easy to digest. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner’s picture show… full 14:50 154158036 5673 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: It makes a grand Summer drink for kids that makes them big and strong. It’s nourishing and easy to digest. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner’s picture show…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: It makes a grand Summer drink for kids that makes them big and strong. It’s nourishing and easy to digest. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner’s picture show…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/burns-and-allen-99-year-lease-421027/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:21:18 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51340 as George and Gracie enjoy breakfast, they watch their neighbor. George gets onto Gracie about her excessive snooping. She complains that George isn’t as romantic to her, as the neighbor… full 29:39 154307095 51340 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noas George and Gracie enjoy breakfast, they watch their neighbor. George gets onto Gracie about her excessive snooping. She complains that George isn’t as romantic to her, as the neighbor…Keith Heltsleyas George and Gracie enjoy breakfast, they watch their neighbor. George gets onto Gracie about her excessive snooping. She complains that George isn’t as romantic to her, as the neighbor…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/crime-club-murder-on-margin-470522/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:20:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8890 An intriguing story of the stocks of passion, and the bonds of death. After a tough day at work, a Manicurist and a barber talk about living a better lifestyle.… full 8890 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noAn intriguing story of the stocks of passion, and the bonds of death. After a tough day at work, a Manicurist and a barber talk about living a better lifestyle.…Keith HeltsleyAn intriguing story of the stocks of passion, and the bonds of death. After a tough day at work, a Manicurist and a barber talk about living a better lifestyle.…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/the-six-shooter-revenge-at-harness-creek-ep31-540429/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:40:58 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=11292 Britt stops in for a visit with the Harcourt brothers, a scrappy pair but when they need to, they can lay aside differences to unite for a good cause. They… full 11292 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noBritt stops in for a visit with the Harcourt brothers, a scrappy pair but when they need to, they can lay aside differences to unite for a good cause. They…Keith HeltsleyBritt stops in for a visit with the Harcourt brothers, a scrappy pair but when they need to, they can lay aside differences to unite for a good cause. They…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/jack-benny-cast-introduced-ep697-490529/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:23:58 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8756 It’s the end of the 1949 season, and as a bookend for the year, Jack takes time to give credit and honors to all of his cast members and writers.… full 29:14 8756 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noIt’s the end of the 1949 season, and as a bookend for the year, Jack takes time to give credit and honors to all of his cast members and writers.…Keith HeltsleyIt’s the end of the 1949 season, and as a bookend for the year, Jack takes time to give credit and honors to all of his cast members and writers.…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/jubilee-afrs-barney-bigard-louis-jordan-ep46-430927/ Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:21:22 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3922 Hosted by Ernie Whitman, the Jubilee gets kicked off by Louis Jordan and, Pistol Packing Mama. Crooner, Faye Carrol sings, My Devotion. Ernie reads from the mail bag. Louis Jordan… full 3922 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noHosted by Ernie Whitman, the Jubilee gets kicked off by Louis Jordan and, Pistol Packing Mama. Crooner, Faye Carrol sings, My Devotion. Ernie reads from the mail bag. Louis Jordan…Keith HeltsleyHosted by Ernie Whitman, the Jubilee gets kicked off by Louis Jordan and, Pistol Packing Mama. Crooner, Faye Carrol sings, My Devotion. Ernie reads from the mail bag. Louis Jordan…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/perry-mason-nora-talks-to-sid-481103/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:22:24 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4690 Perry Mason, Della Street, and Paul Drake continue their ruse of making a movie. They are really just filming the crowd, to check for reactions, in hopes of identifying their… full 11:33 154237313 4690 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noPerry Mason, Della Street, and Paul Drake continue their ruse of making a movie. They are really just filming the crowd, to check for reactions, in hopes of identifying their…Keith HeltsleyPerry Mason, Della Street, and Paul Drake continue their ruse of making a movie. They are really just filming the crowd, to check for reactions, in hopes of identifying their…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/voyage-of-the-scarlet-queen-the-shanghai-secret-470703/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=6788 Note: If this seems like a repeat, it is… sort of. It’s almost identical to the audition show (The Death of David Malone), although there are some minor differences, and… full 6788 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noNote: If this seems like a repeat, it is… sort of. It’s almost identical to the audition show (The Death of David Malone), although there are some minor differences, and…Keith HeltsleyNote: If this seems like a repeat, it is… sort of. It’s almost identical to the audition show (The Death of David Malone), although there are some minor differences, and…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/danger-doctor-danfield-money-in-a-basket-ep20-461229/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:20:20 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16804 Opening and closing credits are snipped. We find Doctor Danfield talking with his secretary Rusty Fairfax, when a student from one of Dan’s classes interrupts. Rusty’s moment of jealousy is… full 16804 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noOpening and closing credits are snipped. We find Doctor Danfield talking with his secretary Rusty Fairfax, when a student from one of Dan’s classes interrupts. Rusty’s moment of jealousy is…Keith HeltsleyOpening and closing credits are snipped. We find Doctor Danfield talking with his secretary Rusty Fairfax, when a student from one of Dan’s classes interrupts. Rusty’s moment of jealousy is…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/lum-and-abner-how-to-operate-a-picture-show-350529/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:05:22 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5643 Horlicks: Have a desire to quit smoking? Horlicks can help. Often those quitting can put on weight, just take a healthy snack in the form of Horlicks tablets to cope… full 14:49 154076594 5643 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Have a desire to quit smoking? Horlicks can help. Often those quitting can put on weight, just take a healthy snack in the form of Horlicks tablets to cope…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Have a desire to quit smoking? Horlicks can help. Often those quitting can put on weight, just take a healthy snack in the form of Horlicks tablets to cope…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/father-knows-best-the-new-housekeeper-retro237-500622/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:46:52 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=1179 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… full 38:41 1179 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noIn 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…Keith HeltsleyIn 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…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/dragnet-the-big-carney-560508/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:40:28 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=16511 The owner of a jewelry store reports to Joe Friday about theft of his expensive merchandise. Could it be an inside job? His account of the robbery leads Joe on… full 29:48 154195997 16511 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noThe owner of a jewelry store reports to Joe Friday about theft of his expensive merchandise. Could it be an inside job? His account of the robbery leads Joe on…Keith HeltsleyThe owner of a jewelry store reports to Joe Friday about theft of his expensive merchandise. Could it be an inside job? His account of the robbery leads Joe on…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/let-george-do-it-the-problem-with-joe-martin-490815/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:28:01 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10335 A man claiming to be an important figure from South America shows up on the doorstep of George Valentine. All he wants to do is find a particular person, and… full 10335 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noA man claiming to be an important figure from South America shows up on the doorstep of George Valentine. All he wants to do is find a particular person, and…Keith HeltsleyA man claiming to be an important figure from South America shows up on the doorstep of George Valentine. All he wants to do is find a particular person, and…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/lum-and-abner-lum-returns-350528/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:05:14 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5630 Horlicks: If your youngster doesn’t like milk, or just can’t drink it, try Horlicks. It has all the good stuff to help kids grow big and strong. And kids love… full 14:55 154076590 5630 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: If your youngster doesn’t like milk, or just can’t drink it, try Horlicks. It has all the good stuff to help kids grow big and strong. And kids love…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: If your youngster doesn’t like milk, or just can’t drink it, try Horlicks. It has all the good stuff to help kids grow big and strong. And kids love…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/molle-mystery-theater-further-adventures-of-kenny-andrews-460510/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:26:40 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=20406 In a previous episode a tale of Kenny Andrews, and how he ended up in an insane asylum was told. Due to audience request, his saga is continued to report… full 20406 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noIn a previous episode a tale of Kenny Andrews, and how he ended up in an insane asylum was told. Due to audience request, his saga is continued to report…Keith HeltsleyIn a previous episode a tale of Kenny Andrews, and how he ended up in an insane asylum was told. Due to audience request, his saga is continued to report…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/amos-and-andy-sign-on-the-dotted-line-retro-plus-ep23-440310/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:20:30 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51279 first, a classic moment from a vintage Amos and Andy episode from the late 1920s. The announcer, Bill Haig reports technical difficulties, and an organ interlude is presented instead. When… full 13:06 154158501 51279 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)nofirst, a classic moment from a vintage Amos and Andy episode from the late 1920s. The announcer, Bill Haig reports technical difficulties, and an organ interlude is presented instead. When…Keith Heltsleyfirst, a classic moment from a vintage Amos and Andy episode from the late 1920s. The announcer, Bill Haig reports technical difficulties, and an organ interlude is presented instead. When…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/lum-and-abner-lum-has-disappeared-abner-and-grandpap-fear-the-worst-350527/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:02:08 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5620 Horlicks: Superior over all other malted milk products. Only the best, most choice products go into the ingredients of Horlicks. Let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Lum was devastated… full 14:45 154076586 5620 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Superior over all other malted milk products. Only the best, most choice products go into the ingredients of Horlicks. Let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Lum was devastated…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Superior over all other malted milk products. Only the best, most choice products go into the ingredients of Horlicks. Let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Lum was devastated…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/wild-bill-hickock-the-shadow-hill-gang-ep10-510729/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:45:05 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=6911 The stage coach trail is wild and uncivilized in the areas around the town of Flat Rock. Just when the stage is being ambushed, the bandits are interrupted by Wild… full 6911 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noThe stage coach trail is wild and uncivilized in the areas around the town of Flat Rock. Just when the stage is being ambushed, the bandits are interrupted by Wild…Keith HeltsleyThe stage coach trail is wild and uncivilized in the areas around the town of Flat Rock. Just when the stage is being ambushed, the bandits are interrupted by Wild…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/jack-benny-a-friend-at-union-station-550515/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:42:14 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8353 Rolling back the clock a few days, we find Rochester doing some house cleaning when his work is interrupted by his gal Suzy. Jack is in the other room, giving… full 28:09 8353 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noRolling back the clock a few days, we find Rochester doing some house cleaning when his work is interrupted by his gal Suzy. Jack is in the other room, giving…Keith HeltsleyRolling back the clock a few days, we find Rochester doing some house cleaning when his work is interrupted by his gal Suzy. Jack is in the other room, giving…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/command-performance-clifton-fadiman-420416/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:25:06 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=17551 Well known and loved host of the quiz show, Information Please, is today’s host. Clifton Fadiman calls on the orchestra to play a jazzy version of, Polly Wolly Doodle. Responding… full 29:36 154158407 17551 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noWell known and loved host of the quiz show, Information Please, is today’s host. Clifton Fadiman calls on the orchestra to play a jazzy version of, Polly Wolly Doodle. Responding…Keith HeltsleyWell known and loved host of the quiz show, Information Please, is today’s host. Clifton Fadiman calls on the orchestra to play a jazzy version of, Polly Wolly Doodle. Responding…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/american-trail-the-northwest-ordinance-1787-ep2-1953/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:43:53 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=15240 The area from Ohio to Illinois is largely an unexplored wilderness. An American frontiersman takes a wife, and strikes out to make a home. At the same time the government… full 15240 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noThe area from Ohio to Illinois is largely an unexplored wilderness. An American frontiersman takes a wife, and strikes out to make a home. At the same time the government…Keith HeltsleyThe area from Ohio to Illinois is largely an unexplored wilderness. An American frontiersman takes a wife, and strikes out to make a home. At the same time the government…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/world-adventurers-club-land-of-tragic-darkness-ep8-1932/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:01:08 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=41820 Audio has Good quality. A brief telling of the fall of the house of Romanov, the last Russian Tsar. Rasputin had held the royal family captivated, and reliant on his… full 14:07 41820 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noAudio has Good quality. A brief telling of the fall of the house of Romanov, the last Russian Tsar. Rasputin had held the royal family captivated, and reliant on his…Keith HeltsleyAudio has Good quality. A brief telling of the fall of the house of Romanov, the last Russian Tsar. Rasputin had held the royal family captivated, and reliant on his…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/let-george-do-it-the-dark-chain-491107/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:26:53 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=12409 A woman is alone on her farm with her mentally challenged son, and fears for her safety. With her husband long dead she worries that her brother is ineffectual to… full 12409 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noA woman is alone on her farm with her mentally challenged son, and fears for her safety. With her husband long dead she worries that her brother is ineffectual to…Keith HeltsleyA woman is alone on her farm with her mentally challenged son, and fears for her safety. With her husband long dead she worries that her brother is ineffectual to…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/lum-and-abner-things-go-wrong-at-the-unveiling-ceremony-350524/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:05:19 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5591 Carlton Bricker puts in some extra words to let listeners know how to send for their photo of Lum and Abner. Down in Pine Ridge, the whole town has gathered… full 14:47 154076585 5591 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Bricker puts in some extra words to let listeners know how to send for their photo of Lum and Abner. Down in Pine Ridge, the whole town has gathered…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Bricker puts in some extra words to let listeners know how to send for their photo of Lum and Abner. Down in Pine Ridge, the whole town has gathered…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/burns-and-allen-481007-kleptomaniacs/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:26:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4078 Gracie chats with her neighbor about surprising George for his birthday. When George arrives home, he complains about things missing from his wallet. When he finds the items in Graci’s… full 22:22 4078 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noGracie chats with her neighbor about surprising George for his birthday. When George arrives home, he complains about things missing from his wallet. When he finds the items in Graci’s…Keith HeltsleyGracie chats with her neighbor about surprising George for his birthday. When George arrives home, he complains about things missing from his wallet. When he finds the items in Graci’s…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/mr-keen-the-shrieking-prisoner-murder-case-part-4-540625/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:46:51 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=10526 The kindly old investigator wraps up the mystery today. Mr. Keen and Mike Clancey have been investigating the death of Donald Traviss. Mr. Keen has his eye on two suspects,… full 10526 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noThe kindly old investigator wraps up the mystery today. Mr. Keen and Mike Clancey have been investigating the death of Donald Traviss. Mr. Keen has his eye on two suspects,…Keith HeltsleyThe kindly old investigator wraps up the mystery today. Mr. Keen and Mike Clancey have been investigating the death of Donald Traviss. Mr. Keen has his eye on two suspects,…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/lum-and-abner-discussing-the-story-of-king-midas-350523/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:01:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5573 Carlton Bricker gives a quick reminder of how to send for a photo of Lum and Abner. Today in Pine Ridge Lum and Abner talk about the money they got… full 14:47 154076573 5573 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Bricker gives a quick reminder of how to send for a photo of Lum and Abner. Today in Pine Ridge Lum and Abner talk about the money they got…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Bricker gives a quick reminder of how to send for a photo of Lum and Abner. Today in Pine Ridge Lum and Abner talk about the money they got…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/07/nero-wolfe-disguise-for-murder-ep1-820115/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:50:14 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32533 Cynthia Brown has a story to tell Archie about her friend, Doris who was killed. A man who is at a party in Nero’s office is the one Cynthia is… full 50:23 32533 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noCynthia Brown has a story to tell Archie about her friend, Doris who was killed. A man who is at a party in Nero’s office is the one Cynthia is…Keith HeltsleyCynthia Brown has a story to tell Archie about her friend, Doris who was killed. A man who is at a party in Nero’s office is the one Cynthia is…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/the-great-gildersleeve-leroy-excluded-from-craigs-party-ep250-470507/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:20:42 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51230 as Gildy tries to relax on the sofa, Leroy enters with a problem. The latest family drama deals with being in a fight with Craig Bullard. Between piggy banks, Craig… full 29:50 154031279 51230 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noas Gildy tries to relax on the sofa, Leroy enters with a problem. The latest family drama deals with being in a fight with Craig Bullard. Between piggy banks, Craig…Keith Heltsleyas Gildy tries to relax on the sofa, Leroy enters with a problem. The latest family drama deals with being in a fight with Craig Bullard. Between piggy banks, Craig…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/nero-wolfe-room-304-ep26-510427/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:40:26 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=32473 A phone call from an exotic woman gets Archie Goodwin’s attention, but when a gunshot sounds, it turns into the next case for Nero Wolfe. Going to the scene, Archie… full 29:23 32473 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noA phone call from an exotic woman gets Archie Goodwin’s attention, but when a gunshot sounds, it turns into the next case for Nero Wolfe. Going to the scene, Archie…Keith HeltsleyA phone call from an exotic woman gets Archie Goodwin’s attention, but when a gunshot sounds, it turns into the next case for Nero Wolfe. Going to the scene, Archie…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-squire-returns-from-chicago-with-the-check-350522/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:05:48 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5565 Carlton Bricker reminds listeners to send for their photos of Lum and Abner before it’s too late. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum has decided to order his statue. Today Lum… full 14:46 153912154 5565 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Bricker reminds listeners to send for their photos of Lum and Abner before it’s too late. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum has decided to order his statue. Today Lum…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Bricker reminds listeners to send for their photos of Lum and Abner before it’s too late. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum has decided to order his statue. Today Lum…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/gunsmoke-the-meshougah-ep44-530221/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:41:00 +0000 http://gunsmoke.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=284425# <font color="#0000ff">Meshougan  2/21/53</font><br/>Gunsmoke was a long-running American old-time radio and television Western drama created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories took place in or about Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The radio version ran from 1952 to 1961, and is commonly regarded as one of the finest radio dramas of all time; the television version ran from 1955 to 1975 and still holds the record for the longest-running U.S. prime time fictional television program. <p> </p> <a href="zune://subscribe/?Gunsmoke=http://gunsmoke.libsyn.com/rss"><img border="0" src="http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/7805/zunepodcastgf6.gif"/> </a><a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=220024164"><img border="0" src="http://www.otr-rnn.com/iTunes.png"/></a> <p> </p> <a target="tellafriend" href="http://tellafriendgenerator.com/tellafriend.asp?y=1433669&id=img15.gif"><img border="0" src="http://tellafriendgenerator.com/images/img15.gif"/></a> full 29:53 154031251 2569 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noMeshougan  2/21/53 Gunsmoke was a long-running American old-time radio and television Western drama created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories took place in or about Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The radio version ran from 1952 to 1961, and is commonly regarded as one of the finest radio dramas of all time; the television version ran from 1955 to 1975 and still holds the record for the longest-running U.S. prime time fictional television program.    Keith HeltsleyMeshougan  2/21/53 Gunsmoke was a long-running American old-time radio and television Western drama created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston. The stories took place in or about Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The radio version ran from 1952 to 1961, and is commonly regarded as one of the finest radio dramas of all time; the television version ran from 1955 to 1975 and still holds the record for the longest-running U.S. prime time fictional television program.    Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/jack-benny-easter-stroll-ep918-550410/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:40:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=7691 Jack is at home, getting ready for the big Easter Parade. Rochester comments on the preparations as Jack finishes getting dressed. Jack is looking fit and trim, and steps on… full 22:13 7691 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noJack is at home, getting ready for the big Easter Parade. Rochester comments on the preparations as Jack finishes getting dressed. Jack is looking fit and trim, and steps on…Keith HeltsleyJack is at home, getting ready for the big Easter Parade. Rochester comments on the preparations as Jack finishes getting dressed. Jack is looking fit and trim, and steps on…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/command-performance-dinah-shore-jeanette-macdonald-garry-moore-jimmy-dorsey-ep82-430906/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:24:48 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3337 Hosted by Dinah Shore who comes out singing, What Do You Do in the Infantry? Dinah reads from the mail bag, then introduces Jimmy Dorsey. Just after reading from the… full 3337 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noHosted by Dinah Shore who comes out singing, What Do You Do in the Infantry? Dinah reads from the mail bag, then introduces Jimmy Dorsey. Just after reading from the…Keith HeltsleyHosted by Dinah Shore who comes out singing, What Do You Do in the Infantry? Dinah reads from the mail bag, then introduces Jimmy Dorsey. Just after reading from the…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/superman-the-green-death-part-4-440119/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:23:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5978 After the opening commercial about Pep cereal, where we learn about the cool collection of the cardboard models of military fighter planes found in boxes of the product, the announcer… full 5978 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noAfter the opening commercial about Pep cereal, where we learn about the cool collection of the cardboard models of military fighter planes found in boxes of the product, the announcer…Keith HeltsleyAfter the opening commercial about Pep cereal, where we learn about the cool collection of the cardboard models of military fighter planes found in boxes of the product, the announcer…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/bold-venture-espionage-and-murder-in-san-tomas-ep7-510507/ Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:44:39 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31131 In Shannon’s place, Slate learns of a nuclear scientist, Falkner, who is feared is about to defect, and is thought to be on the island of St Thomas. Little does… full 26:39 31131 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noIn Shannon’s place, Slate learns of a nuclear scientist, Falkner, who is feared is about to defect, and is thought to be on the island of St Thomas. Little does…Keith HeltsleyIn Shannon’s place, Slate learns of a nuclear scientist, Falkner, who is feared is about to defect, and is thought to be on the island of St Thomas. Little does…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/philip-marlowe-the-foxs-tail-ep85-500523/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:44:36 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=29675 Responding to a call to meet a client in the local dive, the Blue Chip, Marlowe is to pose as a man who is targeted for death. How will this… full 29675 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noResponding to a call to meet a client in the local dive, the Blue Chip, Marlowe is to pose as a man who is targeted for death. How will this…Keith HeltsleyResponding to a call to meet a client in the local dive, the Blue Chip, Marlowe is to pose as a man who is targeted for death. How will this…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/the-adventures-of-sam-spade-the-tears-of-night-caper-ep161-490724/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:20:26 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=31944 A wounded Sam Spade arrives in the office to dictate his report toEffie Perine. Reflecting on holw the case started, Maime enters to drag Sam to see her boss. Scruffy men guard a mansion where Johnny hires Sam to safeguard a transaction of jewels. full 27:07 31944 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noA wounded Sam Spade arrives in the office to dictate his report toEffie Perine. Reflecting on holw the case started, Maime enters to drag Sam to see her boss. Scruffy men guard a mansion where Johnny hires Sam to safeguard a transaction of jewels.Keith HeltsleyA wounded Sam Spade arrives in the office to dictate his report toEffie Perine. Reflecting on holw the case started, Maime enters to drag Sam to see her boss. Scruffy men guard a mansion where Johnny hires Sam to safeguard a transaction of jewels.Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/baby-snooks-abnormal-psychology-retro236-420528/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:27:11 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=1174 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.… full 28:37 1174 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noThis 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.…Keith HeltsleyThis 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.…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/sherlock-holmes-the-second-generation-ep194-451217/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:20:47 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=35354 Long time friends share a moment as Holmes plays a haunting melody on his violin. Active practice of detective work is well behind them, but Watson wonders if Holmes ever… full 29:17 35354 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noLong time friends share a moment as Holmes plays a haunting melody on his violin. Active practice of detective work is well behind them, but Watson wonders if Holmes ever…Keith HeltsleyLong time friends share a moment as Holmes plays a haunting melody on his violin. Active practice of detective work is well behind them, but Watson wonders if Holmes ever…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-catalog-from-monument-company-350520/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:08:52 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5541 Carlton Bricker reminds listeners about the limited supply photos that can be sent for. He tells how to get one. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Lum and… full 14:56 153912135 5541 keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Bricker reminds listeners about the limited supply photos that can be sent for. He tells how to get one. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Lum and…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Bricker reminds listeners about the limited supply photos that can be sent for. He tells how to get one. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Lum and…Clean,Entertainment,Old,time,Radio,Classic,Radio,Vintage,Radio,Family,Friendly,Comedy,Drama,Audio,Drama,Westerns