Retro Radio Podcast

The Great Gildersleeve – The Great Tchaikovsky Love Story. ep249, 470430

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:22:43 +0000

after Leroy’s piano lesson, judge Hooker is on hand to offer to walk Miss Piper home. When Gildersleeve sends him away, Miss Piper notices that each time he walks her…

Nick Carter – Dead Witnesses. ep46, 440226

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:21:17 +0000

On the street, Nick witnesses a drive by shooting. In investigating he finds a big break on bringing down the big gangster in town, Slugs Moran. The other key witness…

Philip Marlowe – The High Collared Caper. ep81, 500425

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:43:42 +0000

A dame needs Marlowe’s help. The mystery deepens to involve a damaged car, a hit and run, and just exactly who is the man in the high collar? Gunshots lead…

Lum and Abner – Storm Blows Circus Tent Down. 350329

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:03:34 +0000

Horlicks: What do we all have in common? the desire to save money and be economical. Horlicks lets you save as it nourishes and protects. In Pine Ridge Grandpap is…

Burns and Allen- George’s Cat Collection. 490217

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:21:18 +0000

George and Gracie discuss James Mason, and his reputation of being brutal towards women. She warns George to be on his best behavior when James and his wife come for…

Rogue’s Gallery – Little Old Lady. ep24, 451129

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:24:53 +0000

To distract himself from a missed love connection, and a depleted bank account, Rogue finds himself with a job. A woman with cash is looking for love. The man she’s…

Lum and Abner – Eye Glasses Trouble. 350328

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:04:47 +0000

Horlicks: The original malted milk is a carefully processed food to nourish and sustain. Protect yourself by using the original. Refuse imitations. In Pine Ridge, the circus has been moved…

Six Shooter – Johnny Springer. 540422

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:41:22 +0000

Riding in from the trail, all Britt wants to do is get some sleep, but the daytime noise is just too much. A particular commotion has him springing into action.…

Jack Benny- Jack (Ace) Hawkin’s Revenge (End Clipped). ep444, 420326

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:24:43 +0000

from the new NBC building in San Francisco, Don introduces Jack in the new studio amid sound check interruptions. They talk about the elegance of the staff in uniform. They…

Mothers Best Flour Show- Why Don’t You Love Me. ep24, 510208

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:44:37 +0000

Get your morning eggs and biscuits cooking, and enjoy a few early morning tunes from Hank Williams. Playlist: Hank Williams sings, why Don’t You Love Me Like You Used To…

Blue Beetle – Death Rides On Horseback Pt 1 and 2. ep11-12, 400531

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:20:08 +0000

Fox Features syndication. “Death Rides On Horseback” Part one. Commercials added locally. A masked horseman has shot six policemen. The Blue Beetle “borrows” a horse and gives chase. A girl…

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Living Dead. ep8, 1942

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:21:12 +0000

There was a mistaken belief in the early war years that America could remain largely uninvolved in the war in Europe. Relying on surrounding, or occupied nations to fight back…

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Overjord Caper. ep154, 490605

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:26:59 +0000

Or, The Corpse in the Murphy Bed. It’s the time of year for vacations, and in the office of Sam Spade, will somebody be taking a trip soon? The client…

Lum and Abner – Lum Gets Glasses. 350327

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:02:44 +0000

Horlicks: Dentists recommend Horlicks for children because of the added calcium to their diet. Kids love the taste, and it’s good for them. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner…

The Great Gildersleeve – Leila’s Party for Joanne. ep248, 470423

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:21:48 +0000

after an encounter with a bully named Snyder, Judge Hooker stops to tend to Leroy. Taking the boy home, the judge is a calming presence as Marjorie in Gildersleeve panic.…

Sherlock Holmes – Murder in the Casbah. ep192, 451203

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:25:10 +0000

The place of winding streets, and colorful cafe’s is the setting for a murder mystery. Douglas Milton had run away to escape blame for a crime. His fiancé hires Holmes…

Lum and Abner – Abner Buys A Cheap Pair Of Glasses. 350326

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:02:03 +0000

Horlicks: Planning an evening party? Serve a cup of hot Horlicks malted milk. It makes a welcome change for your guests. When we left Lum and Abner yesterday, they were…

Whitehall1212 – Case Of The Late Mrs Harvey. 520217

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:43:57 +0000

Scotland Yard inspectors discuss the matter of murder, and a missing housewife. Calling on professor Harvey, the soft-spoken man is asked questions about his wife, and her singing talent, or…

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Sidney Rykoff Matter (Rehearsal). ep49, 500516

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:43:12 +0000

Join in to enjoy this rehearsal where the transitional music is gone, but the drama remains. Johnny finds himself in a matter that’s delicate and requires extreme caution. Sidney Rycroft…

Our Miss Brooks – Bye Bye Boynton. 550710

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:41:22 +0000

Some people are naturally shy, and retiring, but according to Connie Brooks, Mr. Boynton overdoes it. Connie has decided to break it off with the slow-moving boyfriend and stop thinking…

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Lose Money In Circus. 350325

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:05:38 +0000

Horlicks: Having trouble sleeping? Try Horlicks, just make a hot cup of malted milk before bed time. You won’t regret it. In the Jot -em Down store, Grandpap talks to…

Wild Bill Hickock – The Road Agents at Red Rock. ep9, 510722

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:46:26 +0000

Hold onto your hats, because here comes another adventure with Guy Madison as Wild Bill Hickock, and his pal Andy Devine as Jingles. Red Rock lays in some of the…

Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Buddy Clark. ep14, 480102

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:20:26 +0000

Introduced by Mike Wallace, Spike opens with, Yes, We Have No Bananas. Spike introduces radio’s Woman of the Year, and park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Spike jokes with her about…

Jack Benny – Don Writes a Jello Play. ep443, 420419

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:21:22 +0000

Don Wilson rolls back the clock and we joined Jack and again grabbing a sandwich at the local lunch counter. Jack and Mary joke about menu selections, and service by…

Bobby Benson – The Ghost Riders

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:20:25 +0000

Quickly learn how little Bobby Benson became owner of the B Bar-B ranch. Until he comes of age, he’s surrounded by 4 adult friends to mentor him along his way.…

Adventures in Research – The Recluse of Fitzroy Square. ep15, 430511

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:21:07 +0000

One of the best kept secrets of chemistry was discovered by a reclusive scientist, William Wooleston He started as a medical doctor, but took up the study of applied science.…

Lum and Abner – Grand Opening Of Circus Tomorrow. 350322

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:06:04 +0000

Horlicks: It pays to stay alert on the job. Just use a couple Horlick’s malted milk tablets for lunch. In Pine Ridge there was some excitement yesterday as Abner demonstrated…

Charlie Chan – The Escaped Musician

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:17:52 +0000

A woman passes the time playing piano, to be interrupted when Charlie Chan rings her doorbell. What does she have to do with his latest murder investigation? The drama unfolds,…

The Great Gildersleeve – The Whole Town Is Talking (AFRS #113). ep247, 470416

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:20:17 +0000

it’s Saturday morning, and Leroy heads outdoors. At least until Gildersleeve stops him to clean his room, and practice his piano first. As Ben a rise for a visit, Gildy…

21st Precinct – A Missing Persons Alarm For An Old Man

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:44:14 +0000

It’s just another day in the life of a cop when a uniformed police officer on the beat helps out a woman in need with a nickel, a cigarette, and…

Boston Blackie – Kingston and the 15 Story Disappearing Office Building. ep191, 480908

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:23:20 +0000

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.…

Lum and Abner – Lum Thinks All Circus Jobs Are Dangerous. 350321

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:05:41 +0000

Horlick: Changeable weather is a leading cause of colds. Fight colds and illness with Horlicks malted milk. Squire is still busy trying to get the circus ready for its big…

Box 13 – Bite or Bitten. ep48, 490717

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:21:04 +0000

Dan gets an extra special telegram that arrives in box 13, one that’s sure to mean extra special trouble. A snake expert warns Dan that a dangerous snake is loose…

Our Miss Brooks – Telegram For Mrs Davis. 490710

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:20:22 +0000

As Miss Brooks and Mrs. Davis contemplate the boring weekend, the doorbell brings news. Mrs. Davis is certain it’s bad news. Mrs. Davis is superstitious about opening telegrams, and won’t…

Lum and Abner – Lum Gives Up Trapeze Act. 350320

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:03:56 +0000

Horlicks: Carlton Bricker reads a letter to sing the praises of how Horlicks helped a man get a better night’s sleep. Let’s get ready to see what’s happening down in…

Gunsmoke – The Round-up. ep43, 530214

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:41:00 +0000

The Roundup 2/14/53
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.

Jack Benny – Try & Get It. ep442, 420412

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:23:32 +0000

from camp Hahn California, Don implies that Jack rode a bicycle all the way. Jack goes with the gag, and his tandem bicycle partner Myrtle. Mary arrives to talk about…

Mothers Best Flour Show- Wedding Bells. ep23, 510207

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:45:57 +0000

Toss some eggs in the skillet, pop biscuits in the oven, and let Hank Williams help cook up some country favorites to get your day started. Playlist: Hank Williams sings,…

Behind The Mike – Versatile Acting. ep4, 401006

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:22:54 +0000

One of the most versatile voice actors in radio is featured, Charlie Cantor. Charlie demonstrates a few of his dialects, and range of characters. He also demonstrates a few unusual…

Captain Midnight – Parada Treasure 3 The Black Plane. 391019

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:04:06 +0000

A dramatic look at the adventuresome life of swashbuckling pilot, Captain Midnight. In previous episodes a wounded pilot has been rescued, and is now held prisoner. A plane buzzes the…

Casey, Crime Photographer – Queen Of The Amazons. ep219, 480108

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:26:29 +0000

Casey isn’t thrilled at all when Ann tells him about their next assignment. It involves a cold car ride to the country to interview a woman who nabbed two crooks…

Lum and Abner – Circus Will Open Saturday. 350319

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:01:07 +0000

Horlicks: There’s nothing like Horlicks for weight control. Hey, I wonder. If they could have an arm-wrestling match, who would win: Horlicks, or Slim Fast? In Pine Ridge, Squire has…

The Great Gildersleeve – Bird Watchers. ep246, 470409

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:23:19 +0000

once again, it’s the day for Leroy’s piano lesson in Gildersleeve is home early to talk to Miss Piper. Gildy manages to get rid of Leroy so he can have…

Crime Club – Death Swims At Midnight. ep40, 470828

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:21:45 +0000

The very exciting story of a beach where the tide goes out, and murder comes in. Maxie is forced to take a swim with his friend Bill. They are warned…

Dragnet – The Big Compulsion. ep348, 560417

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:42:03 +0000

Joe Friday Is assigned to robbery detail; a robber threatens the lives of citizens with a ten-cent piece. Huh? And it’s up to Joe Frieday to get him! In a…

Lum and Abner – Squire Assembles Freak Side Show. 350318

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:04:35 +0000

Horlicks: Carlton Bricker shares a testimonial moment during a drugstore visit. The circus is about to have its grand opening. Lum and Abner are glad about the improvements that Squire…

Let George Do It – Needle In The Haystack. ep167, 500102

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:49 +0000

Do you have a job that’s too big for you to handle? Then it’s a job for George Valentine. Write to him for full details. A man’s life work is…

Burns and Allen- With Howard Duff. 490210

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:20:30 +0000

Gracie is responsible for getting George, and Sam Spade where they are today. In jail. In the jailhouse George explains to the jailer how Gracie landed him and Howard Duff…

All Star Western Theater – Drifting, With Tim Holt. ep7, 460922

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:26:18 +0000

The Riders of the Purple Sage open with a song, Sioux City Sue. Features Cowboy star, and war hero, Tim Holtz in a drama titled, Drifting. After his wife has…

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Hire Squire Skimp. 350315

keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:01:37 +0000

Horlicks with milk. Horlicks with sandwiches. Easy to prepare, just mix and serve. It doesn’t even need any added flavoring. What’s happening in Pine Ridge? Let’s go find out. The…