Comedy – Page 45 – 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 – Double Date With Marjorie. ep333, 491005

By Keith March 20, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve has to deal with a couple of active kids. Leroy's accident-prone nature on his bike soon pales compared to the fast-driving Marjorie, and her new college friends. He's just…

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Cedric Is Rich. 420310

By Keith March 19, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap is in the library and tells Lum about the story of King Midas. Lum wonders if Cedric has somehow become like King Midas. He's had a lot of money…

Lum and Abner – Lum Is Wearing Diogenes Clothes. 420309

By Keith March 17, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Diogenes has left town, he left both Lum and Cedric in charge. Lum tries out his new position by wearing Diogenes clothes. The clothes make Lum feel like the…

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 – The Sportsmens Replacement. ep613, 470316

By Keith March 16, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

It's that time for the Academy Awards, and Jack talks to Don about the celebrities at the event that he was the MC. Mary shares a poem about television, and…

Lum and Abner – Who Is In Charge. 420306

By Keith March 14, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum surprises Abner by talking like the now missing Diogenes. Lum tells how he has been left in full authority of the work Diogenes started in town with the pamphlets…

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Meets Nurse Milford. ep332, 490928

By Keith March 13, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As Gildersleeve is tucking in Leroy for the night, and sending Marjorie off to her room, he decides to call on a lady friend on the spur of the moment.…

Lum and Abner – Diogenes Leaves Town. 420305

By Keith March 12, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap is in the library to read from the almanac, and recollect a cast of characters who Abner suspects that he's making up. . The smooth-talking seeker of honesty, Diogenes…

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 – Man’s Untapped Energies. ep507, 470311

By Keith March 11, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly has something new to deal with at home, Fibber is bursting with energy and motivation. Chores around the house are falling prey to his new found pep? What's the…

Lum and Abner – Missing License Plate Returned. 420303

By Keith March 10, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Suspicious night time activities over the past few days have led to Cedric having his license plates stolen and being put into jail. Today Mousey has another report of the…

Jack Benny – Jack Tries to Find Replacement for the Sportsmen. ep612, 470309

By Keith March 9, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

It's tax season in OTR land, and Rochester tries to fill out his complicated tax forms. Can Jack do any better as he lends a hand? Mary changes the topic…