Comedy – Page 23 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbot and Costello – At The Circus with Alan Hale. 430316

By Keith October 6, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Note: Sometimes this show appears with the date: 440316 Bud and Lou joke about circus parades, and Lou's exploits in his past circus life. They tease Ken Niles, and his…

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 Could Be King. 420804

By Keith October 6, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

From an anonymous letter, the gents have concluded their baby is the rightful heir to a throne. In the store today, Abner explains how little Pearl is trying to learn…

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

Jack Benny – From New York. ep415 411005

By Keith October 5, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

It's the season opener, and Jack Benny is having trouble remembering his opening lines. Don Wilson and Mary Livingstone tease him about their jokes, and Dennis Day arrives to joke…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Bob Hope (Cavalcade Of America) Journey Of American Laughter. 431011

By Keith October 4, 2025Bob Hope, Cavalcade of America, Comedy

Retracing the footsteps that Bob Hope and his cast took, this special gives a brief glimpse into what it was like to travel and perform for the troops. Bob takes…

Lum and Abner – Is The Baby A King. 420803

By Keith October 3, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Despite his idea to hire a nurse for the baby, Lum decides not to. Nurses are needed too badly to serve in the military. Today we join the baby, along…

Stan Freeberg – Sponsored By Freeberg. ep14, 571013

By Keith October 2, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

As the title indicates, Stan is sponsoring his own show. What kind of commercials will he do on the show? The fanfare begins as the Rhythmaires sing a jingle made…

Lum and Abner- Fundamentals of Babysitting. 420730

By Keith October 1, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

the gents have decided to keep the baby at the store, and today we discover how to deal with an unhappy baby. Lum prefers scientific modern methods. Those old-fashioned ways…

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George Is Kidnapped By A Gangster. 400930

By Keith September 30, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

At the end of the last episode, George was disguised as a woman, and whisked away by a notorious gangster. Today, he's still missing, which we learn as Gracie talks…

Abbott and Costello – Running A Newspaper with Hetta Hopper. Ep54, 440302

By Keith September 29, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Costello has learned he just inherited a fortune. As mayor of Sherman Oaks, Abbott plans to help him invest it. Costello shows off what he knows about the newspaper industry.…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Letter By Carrier Pigeon. 420729

By Keith September 29, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After learning about the tall, thin man in a frayed gray suit who placed an ad with the coat of arms in it, the gents need to decide the right…