Comedy – Page 115 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Masquerade Party. ep181, 381129

By Keith August 15, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

There's a Costume party that Fibber is dressed up to attend. He's in a prisoner's outfit, but when his cab has a blow out he's forced to walk the rest…

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 – New VPR Radio Station. 470421

By Keith August 15, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After doing a lot of talking, Lum has finally drawn up papers to incorporate as a radio broadcasting company, the Voice of Pine Ridge. Abner is upset over his position…

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 – Recovering From A Cold. 491016

By Keith August 14, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In recent episodes, Jack has had a memory loss, and in a fit of generosity and on a spending spree he put a down payment on a yacht. Now he…

Jack Benny – Bergen and McCarthy, Red Skelton. 490925

By Keith August 13, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

It's that time of year when the new radio season begins, and all your favorites begin making appearances again. Today we find Jack and Mary being driven to the studio…

Lum and Abner – Learning to Use Transceiver. 470415

By Keith August 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The tranciever seems to be set up, but Lum figures that Abner isn't holding up his end of the bargain and not turning the generator fast enough. Maybe Lum hasn't…

Lum and Abner – The New Bloodhound. 470414

By Keith August 10, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

As Lum studies up on the manual for the tran ciever that had recently been sent, Abner takes care of the store. Ben Withers is on hand, and we're reminded…

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 – Stuck In The Grating. ep599, 491115

By Keith August 8, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

To go out for a first class night on the town, Fibber and Molly take the trolley to the Bon Ton Department store. As they arrive downtown, they encounter the…

Lum and Abner – Ben Withers, Constable. 470410

By Keith August 8, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Henry Lunsford is still mad at all the attention that Ben Withers has recieved over catching the Voice. When grandpap enters the store, he and Abner try to figure out…

Jack Benny – Edward My Son. 490918

By Keith August 7, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

As Don and Jack joke, Jack gets his feelings hurt, and makes a phone call to have Don fired. Phil and Mary enter, and Don points out that Mary just…

Lum and Abner – Shortwave Transceiver. 470409

By Keith August 5, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The package from Pearl has turned out to be a jumple of metal, and wires, and Abner is having trouble in figuring it out. He was so excited to unpack…