Comedy – Page 57 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner- The Story of Pinky Winky. 411201

By Keith November 1, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

now that a home for the lion has been found with the Rylands family, Lum can turn his attention to library business. Today we find Abner reading a story to…

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 – Halloween Party. ep98, 431031

By Keith October 31, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildy gets the house ready for Marjorie's Halloween dance party. Of course, as Birdie makes the tasty treats, he can't resist trying to sample a few. If Birdie will let…

Lum and Abner – Irving is Adopted. 411128

By Keith October 30, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The big hunting expedition failed when our heroes tracked down a wild mountain lion. Today in the Jot 'Em Down store, grandpap stops in to discuss the mess. Things are…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Dinner Party for Doc And La Trivia. ep488, 461029

By Keith October 29, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

With meat shortages a thing of the past, Fibber and Molly have a roast in the oven. Knowing that Doc Gamble and Mayor Latrivia have a date with their mutual…

Lum and Abner – On Safari, Capturing the Lion. 411127

By Keith October 28, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has organized a safari, and given jobs to Abner and Cedric. Today we find them suffering hardships as they camp just outside of town. Lum is having the time…

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 – Marys Chiss Wheeze Sandwich, Jack Shoots the Sportsmen. 461027

By Keith October 27, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don rolls the clock back to the moments right after last week's show. Jack relives a moment from his role as the Fiddler, and his spoof murder mystery. He and…

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Big Safari. 411125

By Keith October 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Since the earlier attempts at trapping Irving the lion, the big cat seems to have run away. Today we find Abner returning from deliveries, talking about his fear of having…

Great Gildersleeve – The Waterworks Breaks Down. 431024

By Keith October 24, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

A musical moment in the home is spoiled by Leroy's attempt at singing. Gildersleeve puts him to doing his homework. When Throckmorton decides to give the kids a lesson in…

Lum and Abner – A Plan To Catch The Lion. 411124

By Keith October 23, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Over the weekend the lion has escaped and has been terrorizing Pine Ridge. Lum has to take the full force of the blame as irate citizens phone to complain. Abner…

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 – Fibber Shops For New Shoelaces. ep487, 461022

By Keith October 22, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is noisy, skips in spots, and resolution is low. Discussion about style and fashion finds the McGee's being visited by Elsie the gal from the beauty parlor. She gets…