Comedy – Page 41 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Jolly Boys Band. ep340, 491123

By Keith May 8, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Leroy gives Gildersleeve grief about going to school. Gildy goes to sing with his Jolly Boys who sing a few bars of, Rambling Rose. Back home, Leroy has a surprise…

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 – More Spending Ideas. 420416

By Keith May 7, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Squire has gotten wind of the existence of the $10k prize money, but so far has been fended off from getting his hands on it. Though a winner has been…

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 – Good Grammar. ep515, 470506

By Keith May 6, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly gets onto Fibber about his poor language. Grammar that is, not profanities. Although when a window shade frustrates Fibber, he slips into a little dad-dratted vulgarities. Lena pops in…

Lum and Abner – Ulysses Wants Toll Bridge. 420414

By Keith May 5, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum and Abner had been running a contest on how to spend Diogene’s money. None of the suggestions are worthwhile. Their latest problem is that Ulysses S Quincy insists on…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Going To the Train Station for Chicago. ep620, 470504

By Keith May 4, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is to go on an old-fashioned vaudeville style tour, and is packing for his trip to Chicago. Will Rochester be able to squeeze in all the goodies that Jack…

Lum and Abner – Ulysses S Quincys Suggestion. 420413

By Keith May 2, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

With the business of the movie premiere over with, it's time to get down to the topic of what to do with the money that was left for Lum and…

Great Gildersleeve – A Job For Bronco. ep339, 491116

By Keith May 1, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In the Gildersleeve home, young love competes with old love for the use of the parlor. With romantic intentions interrupted, the foursome of Gildersleeve and Catherine Milford, and Marjorie and…

Fibber McGee And Molly – Molly’s Old Friend Thelma Visits. ep514, 470429

By Keith April 29, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Word comes that a happy go lucky friend of Molly's is coming to town. Though Fibber would rather not meet her, Molly flatters him by wanting to show him off…

Lum and Abner – Projectionist Needed. 420409

By Keith April 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Besides the recent ordeal about who will be giving speeches at the premiere, Lum and Abner face the need to have a projectionist to show the film. The celebration is…

Jack Benny – Leaving for Chicago. ep619, 470427

By Keith April 27, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Mary and Jack anticipate their trip to Chicago to appear on the stage. Rochester offers moral support as Jack practices his bows. Dennis pops in to joke about his mom,…