Comedy – Page 44 – Retro Radio Podcast

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Lum Selling Pencils. 420112

By Keith January 3, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the lost boxing match, and signing over his ownership in the Jot 'Em Down store to Abner, Lum is destitute and selling pencils on the street. Grandpap and Abner…

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 – Ann Tuttle Is Back In Town. ep270, 480107

By Keith January 2, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In Summerfield, it's Winter and Gildersleeve argues with Leroy about shoveling the walk. When he spots a cute woman out front, and recognizes her as Ann Tuttle, a visitor to…

Lum and Abner – The Big Rematch. 420109

By Keith January 1, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

As we look in on the little community of Pine Ridge, we find grandpap and Abner talking about the big fight that Lum left the store over. A lot rides…

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 – New Years Eve Party With Fred Waring. ep497, 461231

By Keith December 31, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Music

OK, it's not really Fibber and Molly, but as promised in last week's episode, this is the replacement program featuring Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, while Fibber and Molly take…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy (NBC) Mr 1943, with Edward G Robinson. 431231

By Keith December 31, 2024Amos and Andy, Comedy

Getting ready for the big New Year's Eve party, Andhy has trouble finding a tuxedo, and Amos shares some of the cut backs he has had to make at home. Kingfish has his own family troubles to gripe about. Might he have a lead on a tux to rent? The slow moving, slow talking, Lightening, might be able to get the tux back early enough to keep from being charged a higher rate.

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Great Gildersleeve – New Years Eve At Home. ep191, 451230

By Keith December 30, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

All week long after Christmas, Gildersleeve has had to put up with noise from Leroy, and his new drum set. Since Marjorie cooperated in the Christmas tradition to stay home,…

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, Mary, Gladys and Dennis Go to a Nightclub. ep602, 461229

By Keith December 29, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

Rolling back the clock a little bit, we join Rochester singing in his sleep as Jack wakes him to talk about party preparations. Mary Livingston arrives and talks to Jack…

Great Gildersleeve – Bronco And Marjorie Engaged. ep344, 491221

By Keith December 26, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's that time of year for the Christmas festivities and the Gildersleeve home is decked out in all the trimmings. The family gather to hint at their Christmas surprises. when…

Our Miss Brooks – Magic Christmas Tree. 491225

By Keith December 25, 2024Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Connie trims her Friendship Tree with Christmas cards. Friendship tree? Wow, I didn't think they had that much trouble with the political correctness police back then. Mrs. Davis has to…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Lum and Abner – 1941 Christmas Story 411225

By Keith December 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The scene opens with three old gents looking for a farm that lays East of town. With a little help from a star, they get their bearings. Doc Miller has…