Comedy – Page 53 – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Jack Benny – Christmas At Palm Springs. ep902, 541219

By Keith December 19, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack and Don talk about the hotels they're staying in while at Palm Springs. Don has taken on a side line job as a life guard. Bob Crosby interrupts to…

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy’s New Dog. ep18, 411228

By Keith December 19, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

With Christmas over, Birdie shares with Gildy and Marjorie about her boyfriend, and gifts that she has received. Leroy comes in with the prospect of getting a new dog, but…

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 – Sink or Swim. 420106

By Keith December 18, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner tells grandpap about Lum resuming his promotion of Mousey, despite the success of the Lucky Loaf bread sales. Lum is the only one who knows the bread recipe, but…

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 – Sunlamp. ep495, 461217

By Keith December 17, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

What's the latest fashion statement that Fibber wants to make? He shows off his new sun lamp to Molly. Heavenly day! While lounging around scantily dressed, Fibber has to keep…

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…

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…