Radio Retropolis

A woman, down on her luck, purchases a train ticket to leave town and start a new life somewhere else.  When the train crashes, she wakes up to find that by mistaken identity she is the daughter of a wealthy family.  Commentary on the source of the story.  Plus the tragic life of star Susan Peters.

Kent receives a call from friend and investigator Candy Meyers about a story that’s going to the biggest scoop ever.  However, there are others who do not want this story to be told putting candy’s life in danger. Commentary on the relationship between White and Kent.

George pretends to be sick to keep an eye on the handsome artist who is spending all day at the house, painting Liz's portrait.  Commentary on the success of the radio series leading into I Love Lucy.

A man in a plaid sports coat is shot while robbing a liquor store and killing the owner.  Commentary on the population explosion of Los Angeles in the 50's.

Jim takes a few moments to speak candidly to the Radio Retropolis community about what they can expect for season 9.  More fun, more original podcasts, returning favorites, plus we're saying goodbye to one podcast that we have been doing since season 1.

He speaks about why this podcast showcases these classic Old time radio episodes in his "refreshingly new" way as the motto states.  As a 40 year television veteran from hosting to producing many top programs and documentaries mostly focusing on the pop culture theme, hear about his mission and why after 8 seasons he continues to do this podcast each and every year.

Season 9 begins September 11th at 1pm Eastern/8pm Pacific with the first of the very last episodes of Dragnet.

See you then!

Jim wraps another successful season of Radio Retropolis and shares the the surprises in store for the summer and the new fall season Stay informed at www.radioretropolis.com

One of the series greatest horror episodes involves a young couple who just bought a home that has a werewolf who terrorizes them each night.  Commentary on the supernatural plot which is foreign ground for Suspense.  Did they go there?  Plus, star Robert Taylor.

Just as Superman and Henderson were regrouping on their strategy, Superman notices a private telephone wire that runs from Brower’s house out to the Bay which may be the sole clue that will lead him to the island estate where Grayson and Perry White are held. Commentary on why Peli was wrong in his strategy and a look into what makes for a strong defense.

Tonight's bonus podcast features the two existing Johnny Madero episodes-Find Pete Sutro and Fatal Auction- believed to be Jack Webb's rip off show after he left Pat Novak for Hire for the first time in 1947.  Commentary on the chain of events that led Jack Webb from Pat Novak to Johnny Madero to Jeff Regan back to Pat Novak and finally Dragnet.

$80,000 in uncut diamonds are stolen which may be connected to a murdered woman.  Commentary on why Webb chose to make Dragnet's violence occur "off-microphone".