Comedy – Page 109 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Bus Tour Introduces The Cast. 490911

By Keith July 31, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don Wilson points the listener to join in on a Hollywood tour bus. Frank Nelson is the tourbus driver who points out various celebrities. As the bus passes by each…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Jealous Boyfriend. 430525 (RetroPlus)

By Keith July 31, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

The beginning of a special run of Amos and Andy episodes. A double feature that starts with Amos and Andy trying to make sense of the political parties in the…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – The Voice Needs Protection from Lynch Mob. 470403

By Keith July 29, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Still unsure what to charge Squire with, in regards to being the Voice, he was let go. Abner feels they ought to find something to charge him on, but a…

Lum and Abner – Ben Tells How He Caught the Voice. 470402

By Keith July 27, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The Voice had been revealed to be Squire Skimp, and today Abner wonders how Ben Withers put it all together. Lum says it was all a ploy to sell insurance…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Trolley Rider. ep597, 491101

By Keith July 26, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Sometimes titled: Bus Suggestion. As Fibber and Molly wait for a trolley, Doc Gamble joins them for a few rounds of friendly name calling with Fibber. The day of riding…

Lum and Abner – Everyone is Gathered in the Store Waiting for Ben to Produce the Ghost. 470401

By Keith July 25, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Acting on the word of Doc Ben Withers, Abner gathers the town committee into the Jot 'Em Down store. Has the identity of the Voice been learned yet? The meeting…

Jack Benny – Mary Is Sick. 490515

By Keith July 24, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's home in Beverly Hills, he and Rochester clean out the refridgerator. A reporter phones Jack to confirm a story of the things that Fred Allen said about him,…

Judy Canova – Judy Reads Scripts. ep155, 480529

By Keith July 24, 2022Comedy, Judy Canova

After opening with a song, Judy is at the beauty shop. Everything is coming Judy's way, she has a screen test coming up. Pedro talks to Judy about his girlfriend,…

Lum and Abner – Ben Withers Sets a Trap to Catch a Ghost. 470331

By Keith July 22, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Fears of a ghost in town have Lum and Abner talking about the progress of the investigations thus far. They talk about their sleeping night watchman, Ben Withers, as he…

Lum and Abner – Lum and Abner Decide the Voice Is a Ghost. 470327

By Keith July 20, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner shares with Cedric about his fears that the town is haunted. Will there be any lucky charms that will keep a person safe? Cedric is reluctant to give up…