Comedy – Page 31 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 November 1, 2023Comedy, 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…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Coming Out Party (RetroExtra). 491116

By Keith October 30, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cupid has let loose with is arrow, and love strikes in Pine Ridge. It's not Lum this time. Instead, Andy is in love with Zazu Pitts, but she doesn't know…

Jack Benny – Masquerade Party. ep346, 391029

By Keith October 29, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

In the holiday spirit, Rochester sings a Mexican ditty, while Jack dresses in his costume as Romeo for the masquerade party. Mary has her camp fire girl costume on under…

Life of Riley – Riley Seeks Knowledge. 481029

By Keith October 29, 2023Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley seeks to improve his mind, but his ideas don't come from books. It's more his speed to get his information from listening to radio shows. I wonder if he…

Lum and Abner – Lum Writes An Opera (RetroExtra). 491109

By Keith October 23, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though the show opens with the words, "On the air for Fridgedairre!" There is no mid show commercial. Lum has started a society to raise the level of ignorance in…

Jack Benny – Stanley And Livingstone. ep345, 391022

By Keith October 22, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is teased about his cigar smoking habits. Mary enters to tell secrets on how tight Jack is, and how he shook down Dennis for loose change. Gearing up for…

Life of Riley – The Problem Child. 481022

By Keith October 22, 2023Comedy, Life of Riley

Hey, I think this show was the one that was podcasted last week, and the show last week should really be titled as this one. Sorry for not catching the…

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 – Getting a High School Diploma. ep1418, 570929

By Keith October 17, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As Fibber reviews homework to go back to high school for his diploma, Teeny enters to help him with his algebra. To clear up the kind of math that he's…

Lum and Abner – The Feud (RetroExtra). 491102

By Keith October 16, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

This season opener is a little late for a typical broadcast season, but the gents unlock the Jot Em Down Store, with their friends Zazu Pitts and Opie Cates. Affter…

Jack Benny – Dennis’ Mother Interferes With The Show. ep344, 391015

By Keith October 15, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don gives Jack a Columbus Day flavored introduction. Is the cast being too hard on Jack for being stingy? Mary claims she was so nervous last episode because... well, have…