Comedy – Page 53 – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

Burns and Allen – (CBS) Christmas 1940. 401223

By Keith December 3, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Sponsored by Spam. Announcer, Bud Heston, Bandleader, Artie Shaw. Vocals by the Smoothies. Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie tells George about the film she saw with Bud at…

Jack Benny (NBCR) – Christmas Shopping. 401222

By Keith December 2, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

With only 2 more shopping days till Christmas, Don introduces that fugitive from Gimbles basement. Responding with jokes about the vicious little old ladies out bargain hunting, Jack greets Mary.…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Raising Money to Pay for Sauerkraut (Exact Date Unknown). 470826

By Keith December 2, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The date is unknown, but this seems the most reasonable place that it fits in. Abner handles an order over the phone, mostly items the store is out of. Squire…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Imposter Didn’t Get Formula. 470821

By Keith November 30, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap talks to Abner to figure out how the fake agent from the chemical company got word of the formula to come and steal it. The bickering old gents keep…

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

By Keith November 29, 2022Comedy, 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 – Impostor in Squire’s Office. 470820

By Keith November 28, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After giving their formula to a stranger, Lum has verified with the chemical company that it was indeed not a real representative. Now what can they do? They gave away…

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 Spends An Evening At Home Playing Cards. 491127

By Keith November 27, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

At home, Jack is joined by Phil and Dennis. The guys plan to spend the night playing cards. Mr Kitzel pops in for a few jokes, but he can't stay…

Lum and Abner – Give the Formula to the Wrong Man. 470819

By Keith November 25, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

A representative from a chemical company is due to pop in, and could show up any time now. Wanting to make a good impression, Lum and Abner want to be…

Lum and Abner – Chemical Company Buying the Formula. 470818

By Keith November 23, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The cotton crop has been saved, and Lum and Abner are heros... right? Abner relizes that with all the weevils killed off, they have also just exterminated their market for…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee – Faulty Window Shade. ep191, 390207

By Keith November 22, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

There's a bit of home repair to do for Fibber today as he fights with a window shade that refuses to stay down. The Old Timer pops in for a…