Comedy – Page 143 – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary. 481111

By Keith November 11, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

Today's a special day in the Burns home. Gracie drops hints so George won't forget what the important day is. George isn't as dense as he appears. He just wants…

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 – Leila Is Back In Town. 481110

By Keith November 10, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In previous episodes, Gildy and Adeline have gotten engaged. Last week, at the climax of the engagement party festivities, a cab pulls up, and Leila gets out. Today Gildy mourns…

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 – What Happened at Church. 460902

By Keith November 10, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store, Abner works at the coffee machine, and Lum talks to him about the happenings at church. Abner tells about the folks in the Sunday…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Dad’s Army (BBC) Broadcast to the Empire. 721225

By Keith November 10, 2021Comedy

The Christmas broadcast is about to go out, and the Home Guard members get ready to do their part in relaying greetings to and from troops serving across the Channel.…

Phil Harris – Dishwasher And Garbage Disposal. 491211

By Keith November 9, 2021Comedy, Phil Harris

After being shown a blue mink coat, Phil tries to decide whether to buy it for Alice. With Remley by his side, they are more interested in the model who…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Makes Chili Sauce. ep377, 431109

By Keith November 9, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

At the dinner table, with elbows on the table, the McGee's discuss giving 10% to the war effort. They also mention support by donating food to send out of the…

Lum and Abner – Destroys the Church Piano. 460829

By Keith November 8, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's late at night, and Lum and Abner skulk around inside the church. What are they up to? Lum has some directions from Mr Taggert, his tutor for learning how…

Eddie Cantor – Guest Jack Benny. ep91, 481217

By Keith November 7, 2021Comedy, Eddie Cantor

A classic show with two classic comedians. Prior to the show, Eddie Cantor makes a phone calls to get Jackk Benny on his show. He has to wait until Jack…

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 Hears An Echo and Sees a Psychiatrist. ep668, 481107

By Keith November 7, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Rochester tries to find something to whip up for Jack's breakfast. Jack reads the big news that Dewey just won the election. A famously incorrect news report as it turns…

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

Jack Benny – The 168th Marine Corps Birthday. 431107

By Keith November 7, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Broadcast from the Marine Base in the Mojave Desert, it's the Marine Corps Birthday. Through the show Jack and the cast is buzzed by a low flying fighter plane, with…