Comedy – Page 43 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Diogenes Money. 420331

By Keith April 16, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The manhunt has come to an end when Lum and Cedric came back, bringing Diogenes Smith with them. Wonderful World! Full confessions are made, and Lum is on hand in…

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 – An 1880 Quarter. ep512, 470415

By Keith April 15, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly1 Comment

Out of breath, Fibber rushes in with important news. Has Fibber found a valuable coin? Did he leave it somewhere? Lena the maid enters to talk about some of her…

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Return. 420330

By Keith April 14, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The mystery of the missing Lum continues, where we find grandpappy Spears talking with Abner in the Jot 'Em Down store. Abner faces losing his house, and even the store,…

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 – Jack Fixes a Phonograph and Buys a Baseball Team. ep617, 470413

By Keith April 13, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don Wilson introduces the scene in Jack's home, where he's trying to repair his record player. Shocking. Maybe it's not the electronics of it, but the record collection that Jack…

Lum and Abner – Detective Mousey. 420327

By Keith April 11, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum and Cedric are still missing without a trace. Squire Skimp talks with Mousey Gray in the Jot 'Em Down store about the situation. Is the manhunt in the hills…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy’s Rival, Dr. Olsen. ep335, 491026

By Keith April 10, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve opens with his nameless song to remind listeners that the Name the Song contest is coming to a close. Today Gildersleeve stops by nurse Milford’s house on the way…

Lum and Abner – Abner Arrested. 420326

By Keith April 9, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Great excitement has Pine Ridge all abuzz. Lum and Cedric were to stand trial, but both have broken out of jail, and fled. Today Squire Skimp talks to Abner in…

Fibber McGee And Molly – Molly’s Twisted Ankle. ep511, 470408

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

Molly twists her ankle, and Fibber overacts to the point of acting like she is in the most delicate of injuries. Lena the maid offers some first aid advice, but…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Escapes From Jail. 420324

By Keith April 7, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum's worry deepens as he complains over being framed. Abner gets confused and thinks Lum means having his picture hung in the post office. More old Edwards sayings emerge to…

Jack Benny – Jack Wants Goldwyn to Do ‘the Life of Jack Benny’. ep616, 470406

By Keith April 6, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

We join Jack and Rochester as they finish up an Easter egg hunt. When Mary arrives, she's all dressed up, and ready for a stroll in the Easter Parade. Phil…