2023 – Page 46 – Retro Radio Podcast

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Everyone at Depot to See Abner Leave. 480910

By Keith April 28, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dreading going on his vacation to the dude ranch, Abner has his friends go to the train station to see him off. Lizabeth has ben revelling in their new found…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Philip Marlowe – Where There’s A Will. ep4, 481017

By Keith April 27, 2023Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

While minding his business driving down the street, Philip finds a dame in an emergency situation, and gives her a lift. Of all the cars in the city, trouble has…

Lum and Abner – Abner to Spend the Next Two Weeks at a Dude Ranch. 480909

By Keith April 26, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

After faking his love for horses, and ability at horseback riding, Lizabeth has arranged for Abner to join her for a vacation at a dude ranch. Lum seems pretty interested…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Christmas Decorations. ep604, 491220

By Keith April 25, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

There has always been a lot of rivalry in Wistful Vista to have prize winning Christmas decorations. Fibber has never won it, but this year, he's determined to put up…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Takes Abner’s Place at Practice. 480908

By Keith April 24, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is all to happy to take over for Abner at polo practice. He gets to ride Abner's pony, wear Abner's cool uniform, and all he has to do is…

American actress and singer Alice Faye. She is seated in a chair, wearing a white blouse and dark skirt, and is looking off to the side with a slight smile on her face. The background is dark and there is a decorative pattern visible on the wall behind her. Shepherd Conservation Society.

Phil Harris – The New Secretary. ep141, 500423

By Keith April 23, 2023Comedy, Phil Harris

Alice has finally forced Phil to sit down to take care of his accumulated mail. To handle the piled up work load, Alice reveals her plan to hire a secretary,…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Behind the Scenes of Man About Town. ep333, 390423

By Keith April 23, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Or: Guests Binnie Barns, And Mark Sandrich. Since Phil and Jack are busy with their film, Don and Kenny proclaim to take over, but the scene fades to Jack and…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Grand Ol Opry – Red Foley, Easy To Please. 481212

By Keith April 22, 2023Grand Ol Opry, Music

Date is approximate, but sometime in December, 1948. Guest tonight is the Blue Sky Boys. Red Foley opens with his hit, Easy to Please. Claude Sharp and the Hickory Singers…

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

Dimension-X – Outer Limit. ep1, 500408

By Keith April 21, 2023Dimension X, Science Fiction

Join the trip to the far flung futuristic year of 1965! This science fiction adventure has a moral for society and culture of the age of technological advancement. This is…

Lum and Abner – Teaching Abner How to Play Polo. 480907

By Keith April 21, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though Abner stood up to his wife Lizabeth last episode, he's back to being henpecked. He shares his trouble with Lizabeth's latest scheme. In fact, he's too embarrassed to be…