Halls of Ivy – Retro Radio Podcast

The duties at Ivy College have been building, and has been weighing heavy on Doc Hall. With Spring in the air, Toddy feels the need to take some time off.…

Ivy is a typical small college that might be located any where in America. Today the board of regents meets to debate whether Dr Hall should be reappointed as president.…

Mid term exams give time for Doc Hall to seclude himself in his office. Can his wife Vickie get him out when an old friend visits? The old sons of…

Audio quality is OK. Sounds like it was recorded over open speakers, and has some scratchiness. The Halls discuss hero worship. How does it impact development of the younger generation?…

All seems to be going too well on campus, and Doc Hall waits for the eye of the continuous storm of college politics to move through. What kind of news…

Impressing his bride, Doc Hall plays a piece on piano. With her entertainment background, would they do well to put together a traveling act? The topic turns to an exchange…

a request from old professor Warren asks a favor from Doc Hall. A book has come up missing, and he needs to borrow a copy, but should the old prof…

A valuable piece of art has been bequeathed to the hallowed halls of Ivy College. As the situation is put before Doc Hall, a complicated predicament is his to untangle.…

Note: Jack Benny must have brought along his writers, to season the episode, because it has a different feel. Maybe it’s the writing. Maybe it’s the sound of a larger…

In clearing off his desk, Doc Hall comes across a note he wrote, but can’t remember why he wrote it. Taking time for a hair cut, Toddy gets an ear…

What trifles will fall in the lap of Doc Hall today? He’s fine in resisting change. Family history, as well as American history befuddles Vicky as Toddy hangs a family…

Autumn means new students return to the Halls of Ivy and the Halls gear up for greeting the new faces. Might there be something of a role reversal this year…

When a student achieves an outstanding accomplishment, the president of the college is usually sure to know. When a reporter covers the story of an art award, Todhunter Hall seems…

For some bonus tracks, check out: (retro413) The Halls are getting ready for fun with a ladies group on campus. Although it’s considered a stuffy and boring affair to Doc…

Doc Hall marvels that everything on his schedule is going well and without any problems. As he tells Vicky of her honor to draw the winner of the traditional faculty…

Doc Hall is to be interviewed, but an emergency has erupted when Mr Wellman has another crisis. What is the latest emergency for the school board? A vagrant with 7…

Vickie has a special gift for her academic husband. It’s a rare first edition book that she picked up for a song at a college book sale. The romantic marital…

Todhunter Hall is awakened from his peaceful nap by his former actress wife. Vicky reminds him it’s actually the day after D-day, and points out an unusual notation on his…

Doc Hall is in line to receive the Sexton Award, and he’s getting ready for the black tie affair. When Merryweather visits we learn the award is to be used…

The topic of college athletes going pro seems to weigh heavy on Doc Hall. Should a young, tallented medical student with such a great investment in his mental ability give…

As the Halls discuss where they might go on their vacation this Summer, they are interupted by a more immediate need. Mike is a college student with a gift in…

As Mr Crane from the school newspaper interviews the Halls, he gets some hot tips on picking the World Series winner in baseball this year. Later, a letter about a…

With Spring in the air, Doc Hall talks with Vicky about the antics of the faculty as they commune with nature. Mr Wellman soon has a mission for Doc Hall…

A colleague of Doctor Hall’s, Mr Merryweather has great news. The covetted Scofield award is to be awarded, and Doc Hall is to be the recipient. Celebrations are in store.…

Spring may be in full swing, but Doc Hall finds himself with a bout of the common cold. Will the ailment keep Toddy away from a meeting with the dreaded…