RETRO

United States United States

RETRO airs primarily in the United States, focusing on television programming from past decades. The channel’s content draws heavily from the 1950s through the 1990s, with a mix of classic sitcoms, drama series, and vintage movies that originally aired during those periods. Some programming blocks highlight older music performances, variety shows, or cultural documentaries that reflect the era’s entertainment landscape. The schedule tends to avoid contemporary reality shows or news, instead leaning on reruns of syndicated series and films that have maintained a presence in American pop culture. Viewers tuning in will find shows that originally ran on major broadcast networks, often presented without modern editing or commentary.

For those without cable, RETRO is available through select streaming platforms that carry live TV packages, though the specific lineup varies by provider. Printed TV guide listings in local newspapers or online databases typically show the channel’s daily schedule, which repeats certain series in themed blocks. The channel does not produce original content or host live events; its programming is sourced from library archives and distribution agreements with studios. No official app or on-demand service exists under the RETRO name, so access depends entirely on the distributor’s carriage agreements within the United States.

Schedule
The Jackie Robinson Story
00:01 - 01:19
The Jackie Robinson Story
Movie, Biography
After a successful baseball career in college and as a coach in the military, Jackie Robinson (playing himself) attracts the attention of Major League Baseball's Branch Rickey (Minor Watson). Rickey wants Robinson to play in the minor leagues, believing he can become the first...
John Ford Goes to War
01:19 - 02:15
John Ford Goes to War
Special, Documentary
Director John Ford produces war films for the armed forces; Kris Kristofferson narrates.
A Huey P. Newton Story
02:15 - 03:46
A Huey P. Newton Story
Movie, Biography
A radical (Roger Guenveur Smith) from Oakland, Calif., establishes the Black Panther Party based on his 10-point program for social reform.
Outride the Devil: A Morning With Doc Holliday
03:46 - 05:14
Outride the Devil: A Morning With Doc Holliday
Special, Performing arts
Kit Hussey presents the highlights from the last fourteen years of Doc Holliday's life, which ended in a gunfight.