The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #26- Musical Score
Radio Retropolis
A man is driven to kill as he is forced to share a life boat with a composer humming the same tune every day. Commentary on songs that drove some to kill. Plus a look at new host Paul McGrath.
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The Shadow Radio Podcast #59- Valley of the Living Dead
Radio Retropolis
Lamont and Margo fly to an isolated valley and soon discover that the villagers act like zombies due to a mad man who rules over them. Commentary on the relevance of this episode's theme with Hitler's speech to the Reichstag on January 30, 1939-just 8 days after this broadcast. We also pay tribute to Shadow announcer Ken Roberts.
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The Suspense Radio Podcast #289- The Too Perfect Alibi (1/13/49)
Radio Retropolis
Danny Kaye plays against his lighthearted type as a man who plots the murder of his rival to win his woman by creating the perfect alibi. JR speaks on the complex personality of Kaye as well as controversies in his life.
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The Superman Radio Podcast #777- The Phantom of the Sea Pt. 8
Radio Retropolis
Lois and Horatio are in mortal danger after being discovered snooping in Barnaby’s fishing shack by Ike Barnaby himself. JR speaks on what listeners of the Superman radio show back in the 1940's said were their favorite serials.
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The My Favorite Husband Radio Podcast #88- Liz' Inferiority Complex
Radio Retropolis
After messing up a joke, bombing at bridge, and lousing up George's breakfast, Liz develops an inferiority complex. Commentary on the transition from this radio series to what became I Love Lucy and the initial challenges Lucy had including CBS approving Desi as her husband, why Lucy hated the show's sponsor, and real near catastrophes during filming that stayed in the show.
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The Dragnet Radio Podcast #142- The Big Mail
Radio Retropolis
A mail truck of registered mail has been robbed with its crew of 3 severely beaten. The only clue is a $20 bill left behind. Commentary on the LAPD's role in a federal case. Plus guest actress Inge Jollos unique background.
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The Superman Radio Podcast #776- The Phantom of the Sea Pt. 7
Radio Retropolis
As Lois and Horatio are safe once again from drowning at sea, they decide to do a little investigating on their own by targeting the fishing shack of Ike Barnaby. JR speaks on Horatio F. Horn's return and whether the character was well received in the Superman storyline.
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The Inner Sanctum Radio Podcast #25 - Dead to Rights
Radio Retropolis
A married couple murder an elderly man for the money he has hidden in a pillowcase and now have to cover their tracks as investigators close in. Commentary on the great twisty reminiscent of The Twilight Zone. Plus, actors Santos Ortega and his one day of infamy and Elspeth Eric. Also, Paul McGrath officially takes over as our ghoulish host.
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The Shadow Radio Podcast #58- Ghosts Can Kill
Radio Retropolis
City officials make light of a convict’s promise of revenge after his execution until those he promised to kill from beyond the grave wind up dead. Commentary on the love/hate relationships between comic book heroes and law enforcement, a returning Shadow actress in a guest role, and an unknown Richard Widmark who lent his voice to many minor characters in radio before hitting it big in his first leading role Kiss of Death in 1947.
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The Suspense Radio Podcast #288- To Find Help (1/6/49)
Radio Retropolis
An elderly woman hires a young, troubled drifter as a handyman only to find out that he may be deeply emotionally disturbed and dangerous. JR speaks on stars Ethel Barrymore and Gene Kelly as well as the comparisons between Kelly and Frank Sinatra who performed this role a few years prior.
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