Comedy – Page 17 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny- The Oscar Campaign. ep436, 420301

By Keith March 1, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

as Don prepares his customary introduction, Barry Livingston interrupts. She tells how Jack is anticipating winning an Oscar award this year. Even Dennis reports on how upset Jack is in…

Lum and Abner – Restocking Of The Jot ’em Down Store Begins. 350218

By Keith February 27, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: For weight control, easy to digest, keeps your alert, helps children grow. Carlton Brickert reminds listeners that the flashlight factory is swamped, so wait patiently. The flashlight promotion has…

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 – Leroy’s Week of Freedom. ep436, 520227

By Keith February 27, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve2 Comments

Bertie complains to Gildersleeve’s about having to endlessly wax the floor while she cleans up after Leroy. Marjorie complains about the messy condition of Leroy’s room. Will it be as…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Rhinelander Charity Ball(Masquerade Ball). 481011

By Keith February 26, 2026Comedy, My Friend Irma

Irma and Jane talk about the charity masquerade party in the society section of the paper. A fancy event thrown by Jane's boyfriend's family. Though Irma would like to go,…

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 -Abner Hires Cedric To Carry A Campaign Poster. 350215

By Keith February 25, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Brickert reports that the flashlight factory is swamped, but all who write in for one will get one. At the close of the last visit to Pine Ridge, Lum…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

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…

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- 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…

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…