Comedy – Page 26 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 Masked Muskrats Report. 420714

By Keith September 8, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Joy reigns again in Pine Ridge, once secrets of the missing baby have been revealed. Lum mixes up the baby formula, as Abner is amazed and confused over the scientific…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – The Beavers Do The Show. ep911, 550220

By Keith September 7, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don flashes back to the previous night as Rochester presses Jack's tuxedo. He is getting ready for a special event on the town. The Beavers are putting on a school…

Lum and Abner – The Black Pelican. 420713

By Keith September 5, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

There seems to be an epidemic of disappearing people in Pine Ridge. First Lizabeth, then a visiting woman who left her baby with the gents. Now the baby has gone…

Stan Freeburg – Build It Yourself Piano. ep10, 570915

By Keith September 4, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

Stan interviews a disgruntled man, and a confused woman. Why do they hate freeways so much? Will it help to get their problems out in the open with a freeway…

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 – Possession Is 9-10ths of the Law. 470212

By Keith September 3, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Court has been in session, and Abner shares with Lum that he doesn't think things are going their way. It seems everything they do only serves to get the judge…

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George is on Trial. 400902

By Keith September 2, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

George has been having legal troubles over promising Elsie Tralfaz a spot on the radio, but is being sued when he couldn't follow through. Today George tries to get Gracie…

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’s Tonsillectomy. 481112

By Keith September 1, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

After lunch in the Greasy Grotto, Riley has a fish bone stuck in his throat. The doc in the company infirmary finds something a little more serious, tonsil troubles. Chester…

Lum and Abner – Name For The Baby. 420709

By Keith September 1, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Mysteries abound in the swirl of troubles that Lum and Abner have found themselves in, while caring for the abandoned baby. Lizabeth is still missing, the Black Pelican who wrote…

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 – Surprise Party For Jack. ep910, 550213

By Keith August 31, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don flashes back to last year on Jack's birthday where the Beaver club is planning a birthday party. The Beavers talk about Jacks accomplishments as a highly rated football player,…

Lum and Abner – Keep The Baby Happy. 420708

By Keith August 29, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Whether they want it or not, a threatening note left on their door means they'll be keeping the baby a little longer. Babies and women aren't the strong suits of…