Comedy – Page 139 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Adopting The Baby. ep298, 481020

By Keith October 20, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

On a walk during this fine Autumn day, Gildersleeve learns from Judge Hooker that the baby could be taken away. The thing to do is adopt her. There's just one…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Wilson Is A Jewel Thief. 460813

By Keith October 20, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum talks to Abner about Mr Wilson, and clues that he has learned. Has Wilson fooled Abner, and used him to traffic stolen jewels? Abner isn't quite convinced, but if…

Lum and Abner – Detective Wilson is Released. 460812

By Keith October 18, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dick Huddleston talks with Lum about detective Wilson, and his disappearance after spying on the ring of jewel thieves. Abner tries to fool Lum with a disguise, but the beard…

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 – Sorry Wrong Number. 481017

By Keith October 17, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is home taking a bath, so Don cuts to Mary's house as she talks to her maid Pauline about her date with Jack. A phone call comes in from…

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

Jack Benny – Rochester Sings Casa Blanca. 431017

By Keith October 17, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Join Jack, Mary, Don, Phil, and Dennis for another night of comedy and music. Don has to introduce Mary since Jack is busy talking to his writers. She complains to…

Lum and Abner – Detective Wilsons Hat. 460808

By Keith October 15, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum talks on the phone to the professor, the gang chief. Is the detective, Mr Wilson out of the picture? The professor has promised Lum to take care of him,…

Martin and Lewis – Dorothy Kirsten. ep22, 491014.

By Keith October 14, 2021Comedy

Dean and Jerry joke about women, then are joined by Florence to offer a woman's perspective on the humor. Although Florence is now called, Condeleah, at least for today's script.…

Lum and Abner – Lum Captures Whole Gang. 460814

By Keith October 14, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The hotel seems to be empty as Cedric enters. Abner reveals himself to share his worries at being caught by the gang of jewel thieves. He reviews a little about…

Great Gildersleeve – Visit By Aunt Hattie. ep297, 481013

By Keith October 13, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The house is filled with song as the family gets ready for the day. The kids are off to school, and Throckmorton gets ready for work when a telegram comes.…

Lum and Abner – Lum And Detective Wilson. 460807

By Keith October 13, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum's plan to force Abner to pay room and board to large, hungry families of Pine Ridge, a truce is called. Abner confides in Cedric that he still has…