Comedy – Page 55 – 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.

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Christmas with Madeline Carol. 411223

By Keith December 23, 2024Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Christmas Tree" Hope jokes about wrapping Christmas gifts, mailing packages, post office lines, and mishaps. Topics also include horse tracks, Finding the perfect Christmas tree, traffic, and Christmas toys.…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Good News Of 1939 (NBC) Christmas Show (Robert Young, Rita Johnson). 381222

By Keith December 22, 2024Comedy, Drama, Music

Robert Young, Rita Johnson, Meredeth Willson, Tony Martin, Hanley Stafford, Fanny Brice. I Won't Go Wrong with Honolulu (Meredeth Willson and his singers). Christmas Night in Harlem (Tony Martin). Baby…

Jack Benny – Christmas Party at Birmingham General Hospital. ep601, 461222

By Keith December 22, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Audio is staticky, but generally OK. Rochester helps Jack plan on how to make his tiny Christmas tree appear bigger than it is. Afterward, Mary Livingston pops in, and talks…

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 – Lum Loses The Store. 420108

By Keith December 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store today, Abner and grandpap review the events of the past few days. Lum has signed over the store to Abner, but though he did…

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…

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…