Comedy – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner – Lum Will Start His Own Chain Letter. 350508

By Keith June 5, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Horlicks: Universally recommended by experts. Plenty of calcium for building strong bones and teeth, and especially easy to digest. Get it from your local druggist. Previously Lum and Abner have…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Dyeing Easter Eggs (retro232). 500409

By Keith June 4, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks, Retro OriginalNo Comments

Saturday afternoon finds Connie making big arrangements in the kitchen. She is getting Easter baskets ready for the big day. Harriet stops by to talk about fashions for the Easter…

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Lum Receives A Chain Letter From Denver. 350507

By Keith June 3, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Horlicks: In the interest of your own, and your family's health, demand only the best. Down in Pine Ridge, there seems to be a new adventure brewing. Lum and Abner…

Our Miss Brooks – Nonfraternization Policy(Marriage Madness). 550724

By Keith June 2, 2026Comedy, Our Miss BrooksNo Comments

Principle, Mr. Conklin has called a meeting to discuss the problem of excessive noise in the hallowed halls of Madison High. What is the source of Conklin's irritations? It's only…

Lum and Abner – Squire Buys Engagement Ring For Lum. 350506

By Keith June 1, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Horlicks: Imitations are made to resemble a thing, but no imitations can hold up to the quality of Horlicks. Accept no substitutes. Only the finest ingredients for the past 50…

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

Jack Benny From Camp Collins, California. ep449, 420531

By Keith May 31, 2026Comedy, Jack BennyNo Comments

we open with Jack Benny lecturing Rochester about the need to conserve gasoline and maintain vehicles well for the war effort. Jack is introduced for the last Jell-O episode, and…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Lum Needs An Engagement Ring. 350429

By Keith May 29, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Horlicks: Try a hot cup of Horlicks in the place of coffee or tea. Easy to digest, helps to keep you cheerful all day, and agrees with the weakest stomach.…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Tries to Give up Smoking. ep253, 470528

By Keith May 28, 2026Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

Gildersleeve works on his end dove the month reports in the water Commissioner’s office. His attention is disrupted by the unwanted advances of an insurance salesman. He manages to apply…

Lum and Abner – Evelina And Frank To Be Married. 350426

By Keith May 27, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Horlicks: Here's a tip for golfers. Take some malted milk tablets for satisfying hunger on the golf course. Natural, or chocolate flavor. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum's girlfriend Evelina is…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Successful Marriage Manual. 421013

By Keith May 26, 2026Burns and Allen, ComedyNo Comments

as George and Gracie discuss the latest in the war, the happy postman delivers the mail. He explains how his brother postman stays physically fit. Gracie gets a letter from…