Comedy – Page 33 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Before a Western Camp Fire. ep393, 440229

By Keith August 26, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a little muffled, but OK. Molly gets confused as Fibber reads to her from a Western novel about cowboys and gunslingers. The old West is in Fibber's blood…

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 Seeks Knowledge. ep216, 481029

By Keith August 25, 2025Comedy, 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…

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 – Mousey Takes Care Of The Baby. 420706

By Keith August 25, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

When a baby has been left in the care of Lum and Abner, the gents are worn to a frazzle. We learn how Lum has been dealing with the fussy…

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 – At The Race Track. ep907, 550123

By Keith August 24, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

Flashback to the previous Thursday to Jack's home in Beverly Hills. Jack learns that Rochester wants to have his own phone line installed. He needs it for emergencies, and to…

Lum and Abner – A Baby At The Jot Em Down Store. 420703

By Keith August 22, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner3 Comments

After much worrying, searching, and fretting, no clue has been turned up as to Lizabeth's whereabouts. Lum brings in a letter. Will it bring word of where Abner's wife went…

Stan Freeburg – Good Humor Man. ep8, 570901

By Keith August 21, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

Stan opens with color commentary of a circus act. He then goes into a bit about the secret lives of those who serve as Good Humor Men. After a song,…

Lum and Abner – Search The Mountains For Lizabeth. 420702

By Keith August 20, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric enters the Jot 'Em Down store to cheer up Abner since Lizabeth and little Pearl have come up missing. Abner makes plans to lay out the dragnet to cover…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber is Convalescent. ep398, 440404

By Keith August 19, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Recovering, and feeling spry, Fibber is talkative and eager to tell people about his health. Interruptions begin when Alice Darling enters to check on her calls and mail. She hears…

Life of Riley – The Problem Child. ep215, 481022

By Keith August 18, 2025Comedy, 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…

Lum and Abner – The Masked Muskrat Reports. 420630

By Keith August 18, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

No trace of Lizabeth and little Pearl have been found yet, and Abner is growing tired of his bachelorhood. Mousey enters with a report on his detective activities. What trivial…