Comedy – Page 30 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Oxford Overnight Writers Course. 420518

By Keith June 20, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric enters the Jot 'Em Down store, and talks to Abner about the dictionary that Lum has started working on. He also has a letter for Lum from the Oxford…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Audition Show. 410516

By Keith June 19, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Riding along on the train, we find that it runs past Wistful Vista, and in a day, it reaches the end of its line in Summerfield. We also witness the…

Lum and Abner – Sleeping On The Job Again. 420515

By Keith June 18, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

While Lum has been using the printing press to print material for the store, Abner has been left in charge of the store. Both Abner and grandpap are caught sleeping…

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 – Molly’s Birthday Party. ep574, 490208

By Keith June 17, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

In the house at 79 Wistful Vista, the day on the calendar is marked. It's a special day that Fibber marked, but now he can't remember why. He phones Doc…

Lum and Abner – Printing Store Bills. 420514

By Keith June 16, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The influence of Diogenes Smith and his counterfeiting business lingers on in Pine Ridge. Lum has put the printing press to good use by cranking out some flyers for the…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Day After Christmas – Dennis Has a Cold. 541226

By Keith June 15, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

At Jack's house, Rochester and his friend Roy clean up after the big Christmas party. Their talk turns towards dating and New Years Eave. They also discuss Jack's age. The…

Jack Benny Interview Parts 1&2

By Keith June 13, 2025Documentary and Interview, Jack Benny

Originally archived in 2 parts, I recombined the parts. I assume it was done that way for ease in distributing on cassette tape. My show notes are a big longer…

Lum and Abner – A Print Shop. 420512

By Keith June 13, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

With the end of the ordeal of how to spend the $10K from Diogenes, and all that problem behind them, Lum and Abner turn their attentions back to tending to…

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 – Leroy Meets Brenda. ep319, 490302

By Keith June 12, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As Gildersleeve pops into Peavey's he spies on Leroy sitting with Brenda. She's a niece who has been visiting the Bullard’s. The two share a soda, but when Leroy spots…

Lum and Abner – A War Bond. 420511

By Keith June 11, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the short-lived idea about an old folks home didn't work out, Lum and Abner continue to discuss ways to invest their $10K in the community. Grandpap offers an idea…