Comedy – Page 145 – 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 – Gildy Proposes To Adeline. ep299, 481027

By Keith October 27, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve enjoys a nice stroll after the Sunday church service. His troubles over adopting the baby still face him though. State law says he needs to be married and although…

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 – Hotel Gets a New Manager. 460819

By Keith October 27, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap talks with Abner about the statue that the town wants to erect for Lum's exploits in capturing the jewel thieves. Abner tells that it's actually the hotel shareholders who…

Steve Allen – Al Jolson. 491026

By Keith October 26, 2021Comedy5 Comments

This is an audio track of the famous late night TV show. Steve talks about singer Tex BENEKE, and Hop Along Cassidy. After a break to play a few bars…

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 – Planting the Lawn Six Months Late. ep560, 481026

By Keith October 26, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

After being lazy all summer, Fibber breaks through his crusty lawn to plant new seed. Molly is impressed at his knowledge of botany. The Old Timer visits, and tells about…

Lum and Abner – Lum, the Town and a Statue. 460815

By Keith October 25, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner discusses with grandpap how Lum captured the gang of jewel thieves. Grandpapis surprised at Lum's feats, and that Abner is praising Lum after their recent days of disagreement. Cedric…

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

Jack Benny – Jack Buys The Maxwell. 371024

By Keith October 24, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Don gives Jack an intro that points out his less than romantic nature. Jack announces he's finally traded in the old Stanley Steamer for a Maxwell. Even now, Maxwell's haven't…

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

Jack Benny – Algiers. 431024

By Keith October 24, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Don flashes back to a few weeks ago on the train ride from the East Coast back to California. Jack reads through the reviews to see if anybody in the…

Martin and Lewis – George Jessell. 491021.

By Keith October 21, 2021Comedy

Dean and Jerry bicker while leading up to their idea to audition for television. They are still looking for help for their nightclub, but the gal who wants a job…

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

Vic and Sade – Wives Rule Book. 410216

By Keith October 21, 2021Comedy, Vic and Sade

Vic spends some time reading passages from the new rule book from the lodge. It deals with the proper, and expected behavior of the wives of the lodge members. Sade…

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…