Comedy – Page 24 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny – Leaving For Yosemite. ep360, 400204

By Keith February 4, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Rolling the clock back to the end of last week's benefit for the March of Dimes, Jack and the cast share some behind the scenes moments. They critique their jokes,…

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 – Lum Mourns Loss Of Widder. 400202

By Keith February 2, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the aftermath of Lum's near miss with his marriage proposal to the widow, he talks with Abner. A few of Lum's figures of speech get Abner confused. The confusion…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Merchant Marines. ep425, 450130

By Keith January 30, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Downtown, the McGee's take in the sights at the hotel, and comment on the sailors, and what their jobs might be. Finding a place to stay is a hardship, but…

Lum and Abner – Lum Likes Widder And Kids. 400129

By Keith January 29, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner and grandpap talk about the mess that has come about from the widow's ad for a husband, and the bunch of sick kids that are filling Lum's house. They…

Jack Benny – Murder On The Bay Bridge. ep359, 400128

By Keith January 28, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

That fearless adventurer, the unsung hero of the program, Jack Benny is introduced. He tells about the trip with Rochester, and the Maxwell. Fending off howling wolves, surviving driving rain,…

Two gold wedding bands resting on a wooden table, symbolizing commitment, love, and marriage.

My Favorite Husband – The Absolute Truth. 490128

By Keith January 28, 2024Comedy, My Favorite Husband

Featuring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, a married couple who live together and like it. Flash back to a previous evening where Liz and George walk the street and do…

Lum and Abner – Widder And Kids. 400126

By Keith January 26, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has decided not to marry the widow, but it looks like she's going to be in town for a little while with sick kids. Today Abner worries to Cedric…

A black and white photo of an old-fashioned movie theater marquee with the name "Bijou" in large letters at the top. The marquee features several movie titles, including "The Lone Ranger Returns" and "East of Eden." A few people are visible walking past the theater on the sidewalk.

Vic and Sade – YY Flirtch Elected Best Looking Man. 400124

By Keith January 24, 2024Comedy, Vic and Sade

As Rush and Sade come home, Vic meets them with a special request. He needs some time without interuptions for a special job. Nope. He's not working on things from…

Lum and Abner – Quarantined In Cabin. 400124

By Keith January 24, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

When the widow Beaumont arrived, she brought her seven kids with her. Now Lum is having second thoughts, as he discusses the matter with Squire Skimp. Will Lum have to…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Too Much Energy. ep424, 450123

By Keith January 23, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Note: not the right date for this show, but one like it, with a similar script, may have appeared here. This episode is likely from a season a couple years…