Comedy – Page 147 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Contest Is Too Expensive. 460925

By Keith December 13, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Apple sales are on the move, but not as much as Lum anticipated. All it takes is a few apples to make a pie, not the bushels of apples that…

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

Jack Benny – Dennis Mother Visits. ep494, 431212

By Keith December 12, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack opens with a public service announcement to regulate unnecessary traveling to support the war effort. Before the show starts, a confused audience member, Mel blanc, tries to figure out…

"Damon Runyon Theatre - Neat Strip Spectrogram" - A grayscale spectrogram of an old radio program episode from 1949. The title of the show, "Damon Runyon Theatre", is displayed at the top, with the episode number and title "Ep. 50 - Neat Strip" beneath it. The spectrogram displays the audio frequencies of the episode, with horizontal lines representing different frequencies and vertical lines indicating the volume and intensity of the sound. The spectrogram captures the audio patterns and fluctuations of the program, allowing for analysis and visualization of the episode's sound content.

Damen Runyon Theatre – Neat Strip. ep50, 491211

By Keith December 11, 2021Comedy, Damen Runyon, Detective and Mystery

Broadway is our host and narrator who fills us in on Mr Golden. The man is a burlesque hall owner who is approached by a young gal, determined on being…

Lum and Abner – Pie Baking Contest. 460924

By Keith December 10, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Now that Lum has a store full of apples, and had to borrow money from Abner to pay off his contest winner, how's he going to pay off his debts?…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Bookends And Babies With Retro Plus. 431210

By Keith December 10, 2021Amos and Andy, Comedy

First Show: 07-05-1929 The Real Criminals Talk About Amos. Opens with the two crooks argueing. They talk about their past crimes as they grow anxious to leave town. They're laying…

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.

Fibber McGee And Molly – Christmas Shopping. ep35, 351209

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

As the McGee's go to the Wistful Vista department store, Rico Marcceli plays a little travelling music to open the show. Pushing through the crowds, Fibber flirts with pretty passersby…

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 – Disappearing Christmas Gifts. ep305, 481208

By Keith December 8, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As Gildersleeve tries to sneak through the house to put a few gifts under the Christmas tree, Birdie catches him, and manages to wake the house. With everybody up, they…

Lum and Abner – Best Bushel Of Apples. 460923

By Keith December 8, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum recieves entries for his apple contest in the Jot 'Em Down store. He anticipates having as much as 60 bushel baskets by the judging of the contest tonight. What's…

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 – War Is Not Almost Over. ep381, 431207

By Keith December 7, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Checking on a bank error, Fibber's phone call is momentarily directed to Mirt, who has a brother that has trouble shooting his mouth off. Mr Wellington the theater manager pops in to be teased by Fibber. He lets the McGee's know they won $60 from a drawing in a promotion at the theater. Billy Mills plays, American Patrol.

Lum and Abner – Lum May Leave Town. 460919

By Keith December 6, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the aftermath of learning about the prank Abner and grandpap pulled on him, Lum drips with sarcasm as he and Abner talk. He's especially annoyed when he spots grandpap…