Comedy – Page 46 – 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 – Lucky Loaf of Bread. 420105

By Keith December 16, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the failed fight between Mousey and Iron Ike, Lum turns from his short-lived career as boxing promoter to the bakery. He tells Abner about the new idea of putting…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Jack Benny – Jack Learns Don Has Metal Tip Shoelaces, So He Exchanges Gift. ep600, 461215

By Keith December 15, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

As Christmas draws near, all is quiet in the house with Rochester and Jack, but it's not what you might think. After some Christmas card fun, Jack gives a call…

Lum and Abner – Mousey Fights Iron Ike. 420102

By Keith December 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Today is the day that Mousey is to fight Iron Ike, but he's at home, and is sick with the mumps. As Lum pouts over it, Cedric enters to show…

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 – Gildy Rebuffed By Eve. ep100, 431114

By Keith December 12, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

After his date with Eve Goodwin, Gildy is on cloud 9. At home, he is getting cleaned up in the tub when LeRoy needs to talk with him. As morning…

Lum and Abner – Squire Cheats Lum. 420101

By Keith December 11, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Mousey has signed on to fight, but with Squire as his manager. Lum laments over his loss, then Abner gets confused at a figure of speech. He can't understand Lum…

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.

Fibber McGee and Molly (NBC) Mailing Christmas Packages. 401210

By Keith December 10, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

On the way to get packages in the mail early, Fibber and Molly take stock of their gifts. First, a phone call to the operator, Mirt, reveals a young relative…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Mousey Signs With Squire Skimp. 411230

By Keith December 9, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Squire Skimp enters the Jot 'Em Down store, but finds only Cedric. Squire learns that Lum is trying to get Mousey to sign up to fight Iron Ike. Squire seems…

Jack Benny – Jack Buys Don Shoelaces for Christmas. ep599, 461208

By Keith December 8, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

Audio isn't particularly clear, still good, but not the best. In the department store all week, Jack has had trouble making up his mind over what to buy Don for…

Lum and Abner – Lum, Boxing Promoter. 411229

By Keith December 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is having trouble getting Mousey motivated to fight a man that he's not mad at. Abner is recruited to start a gossiping campaign to get Mousey riled up. Will…

Great Gildersleeve – The Pot Roast. ep99, 431107

By Keith December 5, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve decides to take the day off. He seems to have plenty to do, except do a chore for Birdie. Why is Leila buttering up Leroy to get to his…