Comedy – Page 57 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Mousey Versus Snake. 411223

By Keith December 2, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

A boxing contest is announced as grandpap visits the Jot 'Em Down store today. After Mousey's recent bout of knocking people out, Lum gets the idea to be a promoter,…

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 Is to Appear on Phil Baker’s Program. ep598, 461201

By Keith December 1, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

We join Jack having a violin lesson from Professor LaBlanc. As Jack scratches and hesitates his way through the scales, Mel sings and comments on his agony at having to…

Armed Forces Christmas Package (AFRS) Linda Darnell, Chaplain Robert B Workman. 431225

By Keith November 29, 2024Comedy, Music

Linda Darnell fills in for Santa Claus as she welcomes the soldiers. Playlist: Singh (The Andrew sisters) chaplain, Capt. Robert D workman brings a message from the Navy Department. Christ’s…

Lum and Abner – Mousey Knocks Out Lum. 411222

By Keith November 29, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

A deep, romantic secret is out, and Mousey has declared his love for Gussie. In the Jot 'Em Down store, Lum enters in disguise, but Abner doesn't take long to…

Lum and Abner – Mousey Whips Lum. 411219

By Keith November 27, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is forced to keep obligations to attend a family event with Snake Hogan, and he talks to Abner about it. Abner gets a little confused over Lum's description of…

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 – Back From Vacation In Alaska. ep293, 410930

By Keith November 26, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber and Molly talk about their outdoor adventures in Alaska. Hunting, fishing, encounters with bears, who could ask for more? Mrs. Upington pops in for a visit, and to swap…

Lum and Abner – Everybody’s Mad At Lum. 411218

By Keith November 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is the focus of plenty of trouble. For now, we join Abner as he talks to Lum about the recent events. A review of the mix up with the…

Jack Benny – The Killers. ep597, 461124

By Keith November 24, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don takes us on a flashback to Jack Benny's garage, where he and Rochester try to start the Maxwell. Phil arrives to drive Jack to the studio, and show off…

Lum and Abner – Snake Threatens Lum. 411216

By Keith November 22, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap and Abner talk about Lum's woman troubles. Snake Hogan is known as one of the meanest men in the county, but Lum enters today to tell how Snake has…

Lum and Abner – Squire Plans To Rescue Lum. 411215

By Keith November 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After a proposal to the wrong woman, Lum is trapped into wedding plans with Snake Hogan's homely sister, Gussie. Can he count on help from his friends to bail him…