Comedy – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Damen Runyon Theater – What, No Butler? (retro238). 491204

By Keith July 16, 2026Comedy, Damen Runyon, Detective and Mystery, Retro Original2 Comments

Damen Runyon was a newspaper reporter, columnist, and short story writer. His characters featured gangsters and street people. His stories found their way into the movies, sometimes as just a…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Hire Grandpap. 350531

By Keith July 15, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks: It makes a grand Summer drink for kids that makes them big and strong. It's nourishing and easy to digest. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner's picture show…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – 99 Year Lease. 421027

By Keith July 14, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

as George and Gracie enjoy breakfast, they watch their neighbor. George gets onto Gracie about her excessive snooping. She complains that George isn’t as romantic to her, as the neighbor…

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 – Cast Introduced. ep697, 490529

By Keith July 12, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

It's the end of the 1949 season, and as a bookend for the year, Jack takes time to give credit and honors to all of his cast members and writers.…

Lum and Abner – How To Operate A Picture Show. 350529

By Keith July 10, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks: Have a desire to quit smoking? Horlicks can help. Often those quitting can put on weight, just take a healthy snack in the form of Horlicks tablets to cope…

Father Knows Best – The New Housekeeper (retro237). 500622

By Keith July 9, 2026Comedy, Father Knows Best, Retro Original3 Comments

In the Anderson home, mom has had a hard day and is a little frustrated with the kids. Jim notices, and wants to lend a hand by hiring a housekeeper…

Lum and Abner – Lum Returns. 350528

By Keith July 8, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks: If your youngster doesn't like milk, or just can't drink it, try Horlicks. It has all the good stuff to help kids grow big and strong. And kids love…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy- Sign On The Dotted Line (Retro Plus). ep23, 440310

By Keith July 7, 2026Amos and Andy, Comedy

first, a classic moment from a vintage Amos and Andy episode from the late 1920s. The announcer, Bill Haig reports technical difficulties, and an organ interlude is presented instead. When…

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 Has Disappeared Abner And Grandpap Fear The Worst. 350527

By Keith July 6, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks: Superior over all other malted milk products. Only the best, most choice products go into the ingredients of Horlicks. Let's see what's happening in Pine Ridge. Lum was devastated…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – A Friend At Union Station. ep923, 550515

By Keith July 5, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Rolling back the clock a few days, we find Rochester doing some house cleaning when his work is interrupted by his gal Suzy. Jack is in the other room, giving…