Comedy – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Marys Chiss Wheeze Sandwich, Jack Shoots the Sportsmen. 461027

By Keith October 27, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don rolls the clock back to the moments right after last week's show. Jack relives a moment from his role as the Fiddler, and his spoof murder mystery. He and…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Big Safari. 411125

By Keith October 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Since the earlier attempts at trapping Irving the lion, the big cat seems to have run away. Today we find Abner returning from deliveries, talking about his fear of having…

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.

Great Gildersleeve – The Waterworks Breaks Down. 431024

By Keith October 24, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

A musical moment in the home is spoiled by Leroy's attempt at singing. Gildersleeve puts him to doing his homework. When Throckmorton decides to give the kids a lesson in…

Lum and Abner – A Plan To Catch The Lion. 411124

By Keith October 23, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Over the weekend the lion has escaped and has been terrorizing Pine Ridge. Lum has to take the full force of the blame as irate citizens phone to complain. Abner…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Shops For New Shoelaces. ep487, 461022

By Keith October 22, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is noisy, skips in spots, and resolution is low. Discussion about style and fashion finds the McGee's being visited by Elsie the gal from the beauty parlor. She gets…

Lum and Abner- Irving Escapes. 411121

By Keith October 21, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

since Abner bought a real lion to put up in front of the library, Irving has become a more important fixture advance the library itself. Lum tries his hand at…

Jack Benny – The Fiddler. 461020

By Keith October 20, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

With the war years over, the meat shortage is also over, a topic that dominates the introduction, and opening jokes by Jack, Don, Mary, and Phil. The gang do a…

Lum and Abner – Lum Is Afraid Of The Lion. 411120

By Keith October 18, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Despite the gentle behavior with Cedric, Irving the lion makes Lum nervous. Will he ever get the hang of being a fearless lion tamer? Cedric has volunteered Irving to put…

Great Gildersleeve – Folk Dancing Class. ep330, 490601330

By Keith October 17, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

A show that again features the musical talents of Kaye Star. It's morning in Summerfield, and Marjorie has already left for school. Leroy drags his feet because he doesn't want…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Makes The Lion His Pet. 411118

By Keith October 16, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After his encounter with Abner's surprise, Lum only wants to get rid of his lion. Though the big cat makes Lum jittery, it has taken to Cedric. The lion seems…