Comedy – Page 2 – 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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Marjorie’s Baby Tending Assignment. ep260, 471015

By Keith October 15, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

When Gildersleeve steps in to help with Marjorie's babysitting assignment, a mix-up over a student job leads him to take over the evening himself, culminating in an unexpected glimpse into Mrs. Dalrymple's past.

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – High Society The First Families Of PineRidge. 350725

By Keith October 14, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Silver mine fever takes over Pine Ridge as Squire Skimp convinces Lum to adopt a flashy new wardrobe and reinvest his commissions into mine stock to prepare for high-society life.

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Of Sound Mind And Body. ep29, 440421

By Keith October 13, 2026Amos and Andy, Comedy

Andy hires a new secretary and takes on a grueling foundry job to pay for her, then tries to find a legal loophole to escape his employment contract with the help of Gabby Gibson.

Lum and Abner – Discussing The Rules Of Proper Etiquette. 350724

By Keith October 12, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Down in Pine Ridge, Lum tries to teach a skeptical Abner the finer points of high-society etiquette after a silver mine craze sweeps the town. Meanwhile, Abner finds himself dragged into upper-crust life at Lizabeth's urging.

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Jack Tries To Sell His House. ep856, 531011

By Keith October 11, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny tries to sell his house, but a troublemaking plumber, a missing band, and a custom song from the Sportsmen Quartet complicate the sale. When the gang hits the golf course to celebrate, a advice-filled swing from Jack threatens to ruin the deal completely.

The AI image is a vintage-style cartoon advertisement for "Lum and Abner," promoting the sale of shares in an Arizona silver mine. It features cheerful characters inside a store named "Jot 'Em Down Store." One man, labeled "President Lum," is handing a paper titled "Silver Mine Stock" to another man. Other characters, dressed in old-fashioned attire including overalls, hats, and formal wear, look on. The background shows shelves with goods and a window behind the group. A microphone icon is in the bottom right corner.

Lum and Abner – Everyone Interested In High Society. 350723

By Keith October 9, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

A high-society craze sweeps Pine Ridge as townspeople quit their jobs and buy into Lum and Squire's silver mine stock. Despite initial skepticism from Abner and Dick Huddleston, Lizabeth uses her charm to get Abner to invest.

The Great Gildersleeve – Beautiful Visitor at the Bullard’s. ep259, 471008

By Keith October 8, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve sets his sights on Mrs. Tuttle, a beautiful visitor staying at the Bullards'. Despite car trouble, a rejected date invitation, and endless fumbling in the dark, Gildy's charm somehow still wins her over.

Lum and Abner – Selling Shares In Arizona Silver Mine. 350722

By Keith October 7, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Left short-handed at the Jot 'Em Down Store, Abner struggles to keep up with orders while Pine Ridge goes crazy over a high-society craze. When Cedric reveals he bought silver mine stock, Lum arrives to take credit for the scheme sweeping the town.

The Great Gildersleeve – Teaching Leroy Borrowing and Finance. ep258, 471001

By Keith October 6, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve tries to teach Leroy a lesson in finance by asking friends for fake loans to demonstrate good credit. Instead, he triggers a town-wide panic that leaves Summerfield convinced the Water Commissioner is broke.

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Lum Has A New Business Venture With Squire. 350719

By Keith October 5, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

After a week of being bossed around at the Jot 'Em Down Store, Lum quits and agrees to join forces with Squire Skimp. Despite warnings from Dick Huddleston and an attempted apology from Abner, Lum takes the bait the moment Squire promises to make him president.