Comedy – Page 52 – 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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Does Leroy Need a Mother. ep110, 440123

By Keith January 23, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Or: Eve and Gildy Get Together. Leroy has been a sweet little angel around the house lately. Very helpful, and on his best behavior. The reason is soon learned when…

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 – Bail Is Five Cents, 420126

By Keith January 22, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Things are looking up for Lum. Abner doesn't want to press charges, the letter that can restore his partnership, and save the case is in his possession, and he gets…

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 – House Alteration – Look for an Architect. ep500, 470121Fibber McGee And Molly – House Alteration – Look for an Architect. 470121

By Keith January 21, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As the McGee's discuss the name of a good architect, Wallace Wimple visits. Who designed his house? He has a special room to keep his bird books in. Why does…

Lum and Abner – Lum Must Try Himself. 420123

By Keith January 20, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has been arrested after being caught breaking into the Jot 'Em Down store. Today we find him still being held under Marshal Henry Lunsford’s care. The ever watchful, and…

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 – I Stand Condemned. 470119

By Keith January 19, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's house, he has a complaint about Phil's band. Will Phil get the point after Jack reads him a few letters from annoyed fans? Mary arrives with wacky word…

Lum and Abner – Lum Is In Jail. 420122

By Keith January 17, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After his botched robbery, Lum finds himself in jail. Will he let Abner explain his side of the story? Lum complains about the hard labor that he has been forced…

The Great Gildersleeve – Income Tax Forms Arrive. ep109, 440116

By Keith January 16, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

Lum and Abner – Lum Plans A Robbery. 420120

By Keith January 15, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Differences between Lum and Abner were almost patched up. A last-minute argument has found Lum storming off with a library book where grandpap hid the letter that dissolved the longstanding…

Fibber McGee And Molly – Package at the Post Office. ep499, 470114

By Keith January 14, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

On a cold, blustery, winter day, Fibber and Molly take comfort cuddled up next to the fireplace. It's the kind of storm that makes polar bears look for warm ice.…

Lum and Abner – Lum Rents Out The Library. 420119

By Keith January 13, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has been trying to get Abner to cave in and hire him back, but at the same time Abner is trying to maintain his firm stance to hold Lum…