Comedy – Page 35 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – 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…

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 – 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…

Lum and Abner – Coal To Newcastle Or Owls To Athens. 420601

By Keith July 9, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner3 Comments

The mysterious case with the phantom author has been resolved, and today in the Jot Em Down store Lum has a complaint about the wholesaler in the county seat. Lum…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – New Years Celebration. ep38, 351230

By Keith July 8, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

On our way to 79 Wistful Vista, Rico Marceli plays, O Lady Be Good. The McGees are getting all dressed up for the big New Years shindig. Molly doesn't agree…

Life of Riley – Mothers Day Present Explained ep200, 480508

By Keith July 7, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley and the kids serve mom breakfast in bed. After the family moment, Peg gives Riley a gift for Mother’s Day. The kids are curious and ask her to tell…