Comedy – Page 120 – Retro Radio Podcast

Duffy’s Tavern – Chant of the Jungle. (Susan Hayward, Frank Buck). ep83, 430323

By Keith March 23, 2022Comedy

Archie introduces the shows guest stars, and day dreams about the benefits of getting away from it all to enjoy the great outdoors. Guests are to be movie actress, Rita…

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 – Lum Will Prepare Roast Duck. 461211

By Keith March 21, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Still looking for a specialty for his restaurant menu, Lum wants to cook a duck for Duncan Hines when he visits. Both Lum and Abner get confused about lighting food…

Judy Canova – Trip To The Hollywood Canteen. ep36, 440321

By Keith March 21, 2022Comedy, Judy Canova

Judy recounts how she visited the Hollywood Canteen to entertain the soldiers. In a patriotic moment she claims to be willing to join the WAC if she could get a…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Preparing To Go To New York. ep289, 380320

By Keith March 20, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Spring is in the air, and Jack talks to Don about the sure signs that it's back. Phil arrives, and Jack breaks the news about the trip to New York.…

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

Our Miss Brooks – The Auction. 500319

By Keith March 19, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

The cast members are meeting together to decide how to raise money for a bigger and better playground. Connie and Boynton are the faculty supervisors, while Walter and Harriet are…

A Day in the Life of Dennis Day – Mistaken Insurance Beneficiary Identity. ep113, 490319

By Keith March 19, 2022Comedy, Dennis Day1 Comment

Dennis opens with a personal message for his alma mater, and in honor he sings, Manhattan Men. After the opening commercial, the set up is told. Few people make it…

Lum and Abner – Practice Hash House Lingo. 461210

By Keith March 18, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Squire helps Lum make crepe souzette, to improve the standing of his menu at the restaurant. It's all to make an impression on Duncan Hine when he visits next week,…

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George Has a Cold (Marlene Dietrick). 490317

By Keith March 17, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

George has a cold, and Gracie hovers over him like a mother hen over her chick. Her home remedies are less than desireable. Gracie then tells him about the play…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Insurance Fraud. 440317

By Keith March 17, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Kingfish and Amos discuss the newly rekindled love between Andy and Madam Queen, when Henry Van Porter enters to sell Kingfish on renewing his policy. After hearing the benefit of…

Lum and Abner – Lum is Furious at Abner. 461209

By Keith March 16, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cleaning up after the breakfast rush, Cedric talks to Abner about how the restaurant business is going. Cedric discovers what a menu is, and learns about Abner's letter he sent…