Comedy – Page 106 – 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 – Pine Ridge Navy. 471114

By Keith December 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The party line is buzzing with requests for Lum to join his newly formed Navy. The problem though is that everybody wants to be an Admiral. The phone call is…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Texas Benefit. 491211

By Keith December 11, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is getting ready to leave for Texas to put on a show for the big charity game. As Rochester helps him pack, Don, Mary, and the cast members each…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Fibber McGee and Molly (NBC) – Fibber Cuts His Own Tree. 411216

By Keith December 11, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio skips plague the episode, a little bit at the beginning, but they come and go throughout the show.. Driving downtown, Fibber and Molly go to pick out their Christmas…

Lum and Abner – Abner Peabody Day. 471113

By Keith December 9, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The last word we had from Pine Ridge was the wedding of little Pearl. It was after her return from serving the troops in Europe as a nurse in an…

Lum and Abner – Business Psychology. 471002

By Keith December 7, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum tries to give Abner a lesson in marketing. Will Abner pick up on the new psychology of sales? The gents try to brush up on their customer service skillss,…

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 – Out of Coal. 390214

By Keith December 6, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Harlow wilcox opens with the commercial and sets the stage for a freezing cold Fibber. He's awaiting a shipment of coal, and is visited by a plumber, or at least…

Lum and Abner – Little Pearl’s Wedding Ceremony. 470922

By Keith December 5, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner3 Comments

Nerves run high as Abner deals with the stress of his daughter, Little Pearl, getting married. Lizabeth is more nervous than a frog sitting on a hot stove, and Lum…

Jack Benny – Tyrone Power. 491204

By Keith December 4, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

At rehearsal Jack gets on the nerves of the cast as he complains over their poor performance on the previous show. Phil, Mary, and Dennis all get in their jokes…

Jack Benny (NBCR) – Christmas Shopping. 401222

By Keith December 2, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

With only 2 more shopping days till Christmas, Don introduces that fugitive from Gimbles basement. Responding with jokes about the vicious little old ladies out bargain hunting, Jack greets Mary.…

Lum and Abner – Raising Money to Pay for Sauerkraut (Exact Date Unknown). 470826

By Keith December 2, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The date is unknown, but this seems the most reasonable place that it fits in. Abner handles an order over the phone, mostly items the store is out of. Squire…