February 2026 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner -Insurance Company Pays Abner 200Dollars.350208

By Keith February 13, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Carlton Brickert again plugs the flashlight giveaway. It's a handy, tiny light, that resembles a fountain pen. Lum and Abner, especially Abner is concerned over the false claim that was…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Engagement Ring Mix-up. ep434, 520213

By Keith February 13, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

After taking his lady to see a movie, Gildy dries Paula home. After a brief romantic in the car, Gildersleeve sees Paula to the door, and returns home. That is,…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello – Costello’s Father’s Day Gift. ep103, 450614

By Keith February 12, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Abbott remarks about Costello’s strange family. Why were his relatives carrying the sign, and why are his relatives living with him? Costello talks about bathroom mishaps, and relatives who are…

Boston Blackie – Spy Ring (Alice Manleder, Dead or Alive). ep7, 44-08-04

By Keith February 12, 2026Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

A radio message arrives in the cockpit of an airplane. The pilot is informed that a wanted criminal is aboard, Boston Blackie. A woman is certain that Blackie stole from…

Box 13 Killer At Large. ep44, 490619

By Keith February 11, 2026Box 13, Detective and Mystery

An unusual request lands in box 13, a request for Dan to kill the letter writer. Is it just some kind of a prank? Dan goes to visit the man…

Lum and Abner -Lum Tells Listeners That Abner’s Arms Aren’t Broke. 350207

By Keith February 11, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Carlton Brickert reminds listeners of 1935 to send in for their promotional flashlight. Down in the empty store, Lum and Abner talk about the trouble they are in over Abner's…

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Serpent Goddess. ep214, 471204

By Keith February 10, 2026Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

Casey and Ann go to interview a pair of explorers who have hit it big in the jungles of South America. In trying to clear up tales of snakes, a…

The Lone Ranger – The Osage Bank Robbery. ep763, 371217

By Keith February 9, 2026Lone Ranger, Western

Adventure awaits at the end of the trail for the masked man. In a smoky saloon, plans are made to rob the Osage bank. It's the Brougan gang. When the…

Lum and Abner -Election For President Of The Jot ‘Em Down Store. 350206

By Keith February 9, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Brickert continues to plug the flashlight giveaway. Abner continues to pretend his arms are both broken, while Lum tries to sort through the Matrimonial Bureau mail. I think Abner…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Fred Allen to Broadcast on Sundays. ep433, 420208

By Keith February 8, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Don lets us know that daylight savings time goes into effect tomorrow, and here comes a man who has to deal with the changes, Jack Benny. Is Jack managing to…