Comedy – Page 14 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Our Miss Brooks – Mister Boynton’s Parents. ep40, 490508

By Keith February 24, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks1 Comment

A few candid words are shared by Connie as she wonders over Mr. Conklin's knack for causing grief for the faculty and students. In school, he puts her on the…

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 -Lum Has Lead In Election For Store President . 350214

By Keith February 23, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

The race for president of the Jot ‘Em Down Store is hot and heavy. The votes have swung from favoring Abner, to favoring Lum. Abner is out of luck on…

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

Jack Benny- From the Presidio in San Francisco. ep435, 420222

By Keith February 22, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

in honor of George Washington’s birthday, Don Wilson compares him to Jack Benny’s war record. Jack gets annoyed when Don claims that he is Older Than Fred Allen. Mary Livingston…

Lum and Abner -Dick Huddleston Gets Lum Out Of Jail. 350213

By Keith February 20, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Brickert suggests to all the boys and girls to hurry and send in for your flashlight, and how to do it. When we last saw our friends, Lum had…

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 – Civic Coordinator. ep435, 520220

By Keith February 20, 2026Adventure, Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

it’s near the end of business at the water department, and the great Gildersleeve is trying to tune in the news on his radio. Leroy is on hand, and his…

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 – Latin American Party. ep110, 451101

By Keith February 19, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Costello tells about some recent mishaps in his home. A heckler in the audience gives Lou a hard time. But let’s Lou know that they have been invited to a…

Lum and Abner – Lum Is Arrested And Thrown In Jail. 350212

By Keith February 18, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Use it for weight control. It keeps your alert. It's a wonderful drink for youngsters as well. Carlton Brickert says that there have been so many requests for flashlights…

Our Miss Brooks – Take Him or Leave Him (Cow In The Closet). 550424

By Keith February 17, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie talks about her latest adventure with her bashful biologist boyfriend, Mr. Boynton to Mrs. Davis. He has recently gotten for himself a new pet dog. The two gals compare…

Lum and Abner – Lum Is Nervous. 350211

By Keith February 16, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Brickert advises to hurry and get a promotional flashlight, and how to get one. It's a way for loyal fans to support the show, the sponsor, and get a…

Jack Benny – Jack’s Birthday A Day Late. ep434, 420215

By Keith February 15, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Don announces to the studio audience that yesterday was Jack’s birthday. We roll the clock back to see what happened in Jack’s house yesterday. Rochester sings as he does housework.…