Comedy – Page 25 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Fibber Has Pneumonia, Gildersleeve Calls. ep397, 440328

By Keith August 12, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Passing through Wistful Vista, Gildersleeve takes Leroy to visit the McGee's. They're surprised to meet Beulah at the door. Though the McGee's have left that morning, Beulah reveals she knows…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley The Bookie. ep256, 491202

By Keith August 11, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley is stricken with fear, anxiously waiting his imminent death. A car back fires, but is mistaken for gunshots, and Riley swoons. What brought on this high suspense? Flashback to…

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 – The Rumor Backfires. 420625

By Keith August 11, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

To combat the rumor mill, Lum has started a rumor of his own. Today, Mousey has a full report on how well it worked. The accurate, and tedious detail is…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Jack Doesn’t Have A Script. ep906, 550116

By Keith August 10, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

As the show begins, Jack is absent. Mary announces that he's in the hallway, talking to his writers. We listen in as Mary goes to eavesdrop to learn that the…

Lum and Abner – Lum Starts A Rumor To Help Abner. 420623

By Keith August 8, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

A crossed wire that Lum intended to patch a rift between Abner and Lizabeth has gone wrong. Today Abner talks to grandpap to fill him in on the details. Grandpap…

Stan Freeberg – CBS Censor. ep6, 570818

By Keith August 7, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

Stan is bothered by a network censor while trying to sing Old Man River. The censor keeps interrupting to correct his grammar. After a brief historical sketch. Peggy Tailor sings,…

Lum and Abner – Peace for Abner And Lizabeth. 420622

By Keith August 6, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Helping Cedric out of trouble in his love life, Abner has gotten himself into the doghouse in his own. Today, he reviews his confused situation with Lum. The bachelor is…

Fibber McGee and Molly – My Old Mandolin. ep396, 440321

By Keith August 5, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Guest announcer, Harry Vonzel opens the show. Relaxing at home, Fibber is confused over a crossword puzzle, while Molly enjoys a murder mystery novel. An encounter with the hall closet…

Life of Riley – The Household Drudge. ep210, 480910

By Keith August 4, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

The scene, Riley's weekly poker game. Conversation turns to the topic of how to handle a woman. Back home, in the reality of the domestic world where Peg deals with…

Lum and Abner – How To Boss Your Wife. 420619

By Keith August 4, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric enters the Jot 'Em Down store in the best mood he has had in a long time. Wonderful world! Abner learns of his secret engagement; one so secrets he…