Comedy – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Dick To Help Lum And Abner. 350611

By Keith July 31, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: The continues success is proved out by the host of new users who buy Horlicks each day. Look for it at your local druggist. Down in Pine Ridge, the…

Alan Young – Old Love Letters (retro240). 450403

By Keith July 30, 2026Comedy, Retro Original

Highlights include:

Alan getting fitted for his tuxedo.

The hilarious moment when the groom meets Alan without either realizing who the other is.

The chaotic wedding scene as the show reaches its grand finale.

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Lose To Squire. 350610

By Keith July 29, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Look before you buy to see if the malted milk product contains no cheap, imitation ingredients. Get Horlicks, the original. Down in Pine Ridge Lum and Abner have to…

Amos and Andy. A tense scene between two men in a vintage setting, likely mid-20th century. Kingfish, the man on the left wears a hat, vest, and has a cast on his leg; he is gesturing angrily at the man on the right, who wears glasses and a white lab coat, holding a clipboard and looking concerned. The background features old radio equipment, a microphone, and a sign that reads "Amos and Andy Insurance Fraud." A woman stands in the background observing.

Amos and Andy – Insurance Fraud. ep24, 440317

By Keith July 28, 2026Amos and Andy, Comedy

Kingfish and Amos discuss the newly rekindled love between Andy and Madam Queen when Henry Porter enters to sell Kingfish on renewing his policy. After hearing the benefit of getting…

Lum and Abner – Squire Plans Rival Theater. 350607

By Keith July 27, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: The sort of cool, refreshing drink your family will enjoy on a nice outing outdoors. Enjoy it in both natural, and chocolate flavors. Down in Pine Ridge, Squire has…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Everybody’s Not So Hot. 360517

By Keith July 26, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is tired of the same old thing week after week. Don suggests a few cures for the run-down feeling. Mary talks about her health, and seeing her doctor. She's…

Lum and Abner – Worrying About Squire Starting A Rival Theater. 350606

By Keith July 24, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: How many women, or even men need to watch their weight? Try a Horlicks lunch instead of your usual lunch. Down in Pine Ridge Lum and Abner are getting…

Duffy’s Tavern – Hawaiian Vacation (retro239). 511228

By Keith July 23, 2026Comedy, Retro Original

Archie talks to Duffy on the phone about calendars, and business matters. After an argument, Miss Duffy tries to moderate the conversation. In the end, Archie plans to quit, and…

Lum and Abner – Squire Wants To Be A Third Partner In The New Theater. 350605.

By Keith July 22, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Hey kiddies, you know how great that Horlicks malted milk tablets taste. Encourage your mom to buy plenty for you. They taste great, and are nutritious. Down in Pine…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Called in by the IRS. ep254, 470604

By Keith July 21, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Leroy has been a little too rambunctious in the house, and Birdie is forced to tell Gildersleeve’s about his activities. Despite the seriousness of the broken window, she presents the…