Comedy – Page 49 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Putting Up the Stove Pipe. 411205

By Keith November 8, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum now has his cookstove he needs for his bakery, and today the gents study up on where to put the stovepipe. As Abner works on cutting the whole, Lum…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Brings a Stove to Use. 411204

By Keith November 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

big things are happening in Pine Ridge. Besides the library, Lum has had the big idea to start a bakery. Grandpap is once again taking his place in the library…

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 – National Prosperity Week. 571222

By Keith November 5, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber tries to think of a good way to celebrate Prosperity Week. He'd rather give away his old things to an antique dealer, but Molly would rather celebrate the day…

Lum and Abner – Lum to Open a Bakery. 411202

By Keith November 4, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

the library is becoming quite the success, with people donating books and coming to read in the reading room. Instead of the usual grocery orders, Abner Fields telephone calls to…

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 Tries To Break His Contract With The Sportsmen. ep594, 461103

By Keith November 3, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

In flashback again, we look in at Jack's house as he talks about the aftermath of Halloween pranks. Jack has called the cast together with good news from the sponsor.…

Lum and Abner- The Story of Pinky Winky. 411201

By Keith November 1, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

now that a home for the lion has been found with the Rylands family, Lum can turn his attention to library business. Today we find Abner reading a story to…

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 – Halloween Party. ep98, 431031

By Keith October 31, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildy gets the house ready for Marjorie's Halloween dance party. Of course, as Birdie makes the tasty treats, he can't resist trying to sample a few. If Birdie will let…

Lum and Abner – Irving is Adopted. 411128

By Keith October 30, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The big hunting expedition failed when our heroes tracked down a wild mountain lion. Today in the Jot 'Em Down store, grandpap stops in to discuss the mess. Things are…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Dinner Party for Doc And La Trivia. ep488, 461029

By Keith October 29, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

With meat shortages a thing of the past, Fibber and Molly have a roast in the oven. Knowing that Doc Gamble and Mayor Latrivia have a date with their mutual…

Lum and Abner – On Safari, Capturing the Lion. 411127

By Keith October 28, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has organized a safari, and given jobs to Abner and Cedric. Today we find them suffering hardships as they camp just outside of town. Lum is having the time…