After a bout with the dreaded Covid 19, we're back with more material than we can keep track of! Episode 8 includes information on the new Amazon Prime biopic Being the Ricardos, old radio program Pat Novak for Hire, J.D Salinger's novel Catcher in the Rye, and songwriters Leiber and Stoller...and that's just scratching the surface. It's another rousing episode of Dad's Attic!

This week's thrilling conglomeration of conversation includes a brief comparison between radio programs Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger, a mini bio on comedian Harry Parkyakarkus, the last word on Bob Newhart, and we FINALLY get around to covering rock band Alice Cooper. We've got a wide range of topics that'll surely keep you on the edge of your seat--how many references can you relate to us on? Take the challenge and tune in!

This week's thrilling conglomeration of conversation includes a brief comparison between radio programs Gunsmoke and The Lone Ranger, a mini bio on comedian Harry Parkyakarkus, the last word on Bob Newhart, and we FINALLY get around to covering rock band Alice Cooper. We've got a wide range of topics that'll surely keep you on the edge of your seat--how many references can you relate to us on? Take the challenge and tune in!

After a small holiday hiatus we're back! Today's topics include a reflection on the old radio gem The Couple Next Door, and information on Bob Newhart, Nat "King" Cole, and the 50s TV show Life With Elizabeth. We also continue an ongoing discussion on racism, sexism, and bigotry present in many areas of retro-culture. Very important stuff, so let's get to it!

Dad and Willa attempt to catch up on past topics we promised to discuss, including the iconic Wally Cox, the lovely Francis Bavier, and the most effectual Top Cat. When there are decades upon decades of pop culture history to indulge in, it's easy to get side tracked, so join us on another Magoo-esque wild ride down memory lane!

The conversation for this episode kicks off with Dad's take on a favorite British comedy, "Last of the Summer Wine", which morphs into a conversation on humor. What makes something funny, anyway? The chat continues with brief information on Orson Wells and more elaborate information on the old time radio program "The Inner Sanctum". We continue down many rabbit holes in this one, as we seem to do every time, so sit down, get your popcorn...it's time for Dad's Attic!

In which we discuss the audio/visual connections of old radio, Damon Runyon, seasons of media consumption, the injustices of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and more!

Dad and Willa go off script and discuss everything from Alfred Hitchcock to The Who to John Steinbeck. It's a humdinger, folks! 

Today we peek into the past and remember four greats of retro TV. Frances Bavier performed in various broadway shows, but is most remembered for her role in the Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D. We also cover the most effectual Top Cat and his gang. Get to know about comedian Jack Benny's moment in TV's spotlight, and make sure you're sitting down while learning about the astounding Wally Cox of Mr. Peepers and Underdog fame. We're excited to launch our little foray into the past. Thanks for joining us!