Comedy – Page 12 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner -More Mail For Matrimonial Bureau. 350205

By Keith February 6, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Brickert reminds the listeners of 1935 about the flashlight promotional. Abner thinks they have too many flashlights for the promo. Cedric brings in more mail, since he started working…

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 – Joining the Merchant Marines. ep85, 450125

By Keith February 5, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Costello enters in a naval officer’s uniform. Abbott is critical and thinks he’ll never pass the physical exam. Costello applies a little wordplay as he talks about a date he…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Mailing Christmas Package. 411216

By Keith February 3, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

Bill Goodwin and Jimmy Cash stop in on their way to mail some Christmas packages. Herman is still poking around his lunch, and gets sent to his room. When George…

Lum and Abner -Financing The ReOpening Of The Jotem Down Store. 350201

By Keith February 2, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks. Demand it by name. Don't accept substitutes. There is none equal to this quality, nourishing food stuff. Lum has announced he will be starting a fund-raising project to raise…

Lum and Abner -William Horlick Agrees To Distribute The Flashlight . 350204

By Keith February 2, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Narrator, Carlton Bricker puts in his own plug for Horlicks Malted milk. His own daughter loves it. A big surprise awaits in the closing announcements. Lum and Abner have written…

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

Jack Benny – The Frightwig Murder Case, Part 2.

By Keith February 1, 2026Jack Benny

Don gives tribute to the man who makes the show happened, Virgil Reimer, the sound effects man (Frank Nelson). Jack springs his own surprise, he threatens to fire Don. Jack…

Lum and Abner -Abner Is In Bed With Two Broken Arms. 350131

By Keith January 30, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks. Be on guard against cold and sickness with this highly digestive food. Abner has been going through domestic troubles at home. The plan to gain sympathy by faking being…

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 – Gildy Protects Hooker from Mona. ep432, 520130

By Keith January 30, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

the Jolly boys club is due to get together for a little barbershop style singing. Nothing can dampen Gildersleeve spirits, until he learns the judge is stepping out to go…

Lum and Abner -Lizabeth Thinks Abner Is Having An Affair With Hortense. 350130

By Keith January 28, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlick's. Feeling run down in the middle of the morning, or afternoon? Carry a few Horlicks tablets with you for a quick pick up. Little did Lum and Abner realize…

Burns and Allen – George’s Birthday Just Around The Corner(Jean Kellly). 490127

By Keith January 27, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

Features Gene Kelley. Gracie visits her friend Blanche to talk about George's upcoming birthday. (Actually, I think George’s birthday was a week ago, on January 20.) Blanche tries to help…