2023 – Page 58 – 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 – Ben Ruins Abner’s Chance to Trade. 480805

By Keith March 8, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

After all the swapping, and losses, Lizabeth is having trouble understanding what has gotten into Abner. Her blow up the night before has him swapping to get some of his…

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 – Sandwich Parlor. ep195, 390307

By Keith March 7, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber has a hamburger stand, and we get to se his skill at customer service. He has a cook to whip up the goodies as he mans the cash register…

Bob Hope ( Pepsodent Show) Judy Garland. ep24, 390307

By Keith March 7, 2023Bob Hope, Comedy

Leading off with jokes on horse racing at Santa Anita, Bob includes topics of losing at betting, pickpockets, trouble finding parking, and more. After Bill Goodwin announces the night's guest,…

Lum and Abner – Lum Gets Carried Away Making Silly Trades. 480804

By Keith March 6, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner has decided to let Lum handle his investment, and financial business. With Squire getting the recent insurance money for the bogus oil stock, Lum helps get rid of the…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Laugh. 560306.

By Keith March 6, 2023Dragnet

A scam is afoot. A man runs ads to lure women into marriage. Just before going through with it, he claims he has to leave town on business, and leaves…

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

Jack Benny – Jesse James Part Two. ep326, 390305

By Keith March 5, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don and Jack joke about the recent losses at the race track. Mary shares a secret about Jack's $2 loss. Phil harris, and Kenny Baker join the horse racing jokes…

Depiction of Jesus Christ in a purple robe, reaching out with one hand.

Greatest Story Ever Told – The Parable of the Lost Coin. ep30, 470817

By Keith March 5, 2023Drama, Greatest Story

Under cover of darkness, a couple youth raid the juicy grapes of a vineyard. What will David's mother think of the prank when he is caught? An example needs to…

A black and white book cover with the title "You Can't Do Business With Hitler" in bold red letters at the top. A man in a suit with a serious expression is in the foreground, while Hitler's face is in the background, partially obscured by smoke. The author's name, John Roy Carlson, is written in smaller letters at the bottom.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – No American Goods Wanted. ep3, 1942

By Keith March 5, 2023Documentary and Interview

This docudrama takes a look at the difficulty that Germans had in obtgaining American goods. A German man is forced to junk his expensive American car over the want of…

Red Skelton (Avalon Time) Cincinnati, Horse Racing. ep9, 390304

By Keith March 4, 2023Comedy, Red Skelton

Audio has some trouble with being weak and staticky. Red is teased by his microphone as he jokes about horses and race tracks. Red Foley sings Funny Old Hills. Phil…

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.

Barry Craig, Confidential Investigator – Case of the Protection Racket. 511024

By Keith March 4, 2023Barry Craig, Detective and Mystery

Or Microfilm in the Fish Tank. George is a tailor, and the victim of extortion. He goes to his customer, Barry Craig for help. The private eye recommends taking it…