Comedy – Page 31 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Don Won’t Sign His Contract. ep679, 490123

By Keith July 20, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to Jack's house where Don is trying to renegotiate his contract. When a stalemate is reached, Jack sends Don to a room to think it over, and locks him…

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 Greeting Card Business. 420608

By Keith July 18, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

So far, the new greeting card business hasn't had any print jobs. That doesn't stop Lum, and Abner from composing a few possible verses. Its proving to be more difficult…

Stan Freeberg – Miss Jupiter. ep3, 570728

By Keith July 17, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

After some interrupted starts to the show by a listening couple who keeps switching off the radio, Stan encounters June Forray as Miss Jupiter. She is slightly disgruntled that she…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Needs A Date. 420605

By Keith July 16, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is mad, and tells Abner how he hates and despises that, Gomer Bates. He can't even keep his mind on his pinball game. Has he been taken advantage of…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Rent Spare Room To War Worker. ep372, 431005

By Keith July 15, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Cleaning out the spare room for a war worker, Molly has to keep Fibber calmed down after reading old news headlines. Fibber has trouble parting with sentimental, old items. Who…

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 – Monohan Spends A Week. ep202, 480522

By Keith July 14, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

Peg wants to go out to a formal restaurant. As the argument comes to a boil, a telephone call from Sidney Monahan comes in. He's an old friend of Pegs,…

Lum and Abner – Robert Blevins. 420604

By Keith July 14, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The old gents can often be silly, well intended, and in their later episodes sometimes a little critical of each other. Today's episode is probably the most touching of their…

Jack Benny – Jack’s Scrapbook. 490116

By Keith July 13, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's house, he and Rochester put together a photo scrapbook. They're out of glue, and have no flour to make homemade paste. Jack sets out for Ronald Colemans to…

Lum and Abner – Store Is Full Of Owls. 420602

By Keith July 11, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Through a misunderstanding of Lum's new business idea, the enthusiastic Abner has sent Cedric and Mousey out to fill the store with owls. Lum shares the details of a new…

Stan Freeberg – Barbara Frichie. ep2, 570721

By Keith July 10, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

The show leads off with a short sketch about someone named Barbara Fritchie. June Forray does the voice. Afterwards we have a promised interview with the Abominable Snowman. Among other…