Comedy – Page 134 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny -A Yank At Oxford. 380410

By Keith April 10, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don introduces the latest tax payer and home owner of Beverly Hills. We learn about the termite condition in Jacks new house. His architect, Burgess, has gone overboard with dog…

Mel Blanc – The 100 Dollar Easter Egg Hunt. 470408

By Keith April 8, 2022Comedy, Mel Blanc

The big Easter Egg hunt is scheduled, and businesses are putting special eggs into the mix, valued at some nicely priced amounts. Mel's business isn't doing so well, but to…

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 Orders Oysters. 470106

By Keith April 8, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

What has Lum so jumpy and nervous today? Squire has been coming around the Meadowlark restaurant with special guests. What is he trying to pull in the presence of the…

Lum and Abner – Lum and Abner’s Christmas Story. 461225

By Keith April 6, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's their annual Christmas story. Becoming more beautiful and meaningful with the passing years, it has become a mainstay since 1931 when it first aired. We join three travellers on…

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 – Kramer’s Cash Register. ep582, 490405

By Keith April 5, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

In opening, Harlow plugs a featured article in the Saturday Evening Post about the show. Ah, the days of the old fashioned pharmicist, nowadays the drugstore is the all purpose…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Irma’s Inheritance. ep52, 480405

By Keith April 5, 2022Comedy, My Friend Irma

Irma comes home complaining how her job makes her so confused. To cheer her up, Jane reads Irma a newspaper article about a wealthy eccentric man who is looking for…

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Newspaper Picture. 461223

By Keith April 4, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Meadowlark Restaurant Squire Skimp talks to Lum about the newspaper article that is to be written up. Wanting to look his best for the photo that the paper…

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 – American Heart Association. 490403

By Keith April 3, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is at home, and with the help of Rochester and Mary he is packing his bags for his flight to New York. He tries to be weight conscious about…

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

Vic and Sade – Speaking Acquaintances. 390403

By Keith April 3, 2022Comedy, Vic and Sade

It's late in the evening as Rush sits at the library table, and Vic takes time from the news paper to notice the industriousness that Rush pours forth. Nope, not…

Mel Blanc – The April Fools Inheritance Joke. 470401

By Keith April 1, 2022Comedy, Mel Blanc

It's that time of year to play friendly pranks on each other. Mell is in the fix it shop, making prank phone calls, when he tells Betty about the fun…