Comedy – Page 124 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Abner as Telegram Delivery Boy. 470116

By Keith April 25, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Job shuffling is the name of the game after grandpap became Lum's personal secretary. Abner is now the new telegraph boy, and Lum has to tend to the store all…

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 – Jack Decides To Trade In The Maxwell. 490424

By Keith April 24, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's home in Beverly Hills Rochester comments on Jack's preparations he takes to get ready for his performances in television. Such exotic behavior. He's joined by Polly before the…

Lum and Abner – Grandpap Hired as Lum’s Secretary. 470115

By Keith April 22, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a little soft and mushy. Still worried over the oysters he ordered, Lum is determined to learn how to cook them, although Abner thinks it's a waste of…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Eddie Cantor. 490421

By Keith April 21, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

In the process of Spring house cleaning, Gracie has found George's old vaudeville trunk. She now goes through it with him, and talks about going to see his show, and…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – The Haunted House. ep324, 490420

By Keith April 20, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The mail has just been delivered, and a package arrives for Gildersleeve. Leroy is impressed by the detective set that was delivered, and thinks it's for him. Gildersleeve explains that…

Lum and Abner – Doc’s Telegram. 470114

By Keith April 20, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Meadowlark restaurant Lum marvels to Abner about the number of folks lining up outside. Can they all be eager to get a taste of his world famous Lumburgers?…

Lum and Abner – Abner to Ask for a Raise. 461219

By Keith April 19, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

In his office, Doc Ben Withers talks with Abner about his goat, and other animals that he's treating as patients. Abner tells how Lum is doing with his Lumburgers, the…

Lum and Abner – Tipping Grandpap. 470113

By Keith April 18, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Meadowlark restaurant Abner talks to Cedric about his school career, then takes orders over the phone. Lum enters to read more requests to send his world famous Lumburger…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Easter Parade. 490417

By Keith April 17, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

At Jack's house, Rochester makes comments behind Jack's backas Jack finishes getting dressed for the big Easter Parade. Rochester finds Jacks diaray and reads a few lines from it. He…

Art VanHarvey, Bernardine Flynn, Paul Rhimer, and Bill Eidleson

Vic and Sade – Miltons Dirt In Fruit Jars. 400415

By Keith April 15, 2022Comedy, Vic and Sade2 Comments

jVic and Rush are at home, talking at the library table. Rush has a great idea to raise enough money to pay off all his debts. Vic listens to the…