Comedy – Page 60 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – 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 outside the Jot Em Down Store.

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…

Lum and Abner- Irving Escapes. 411121

By Keith October 21, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

since Abner bought a real lion to put up in front of the library, Irving has become a more important fixture advance the library itself. Lum tries his hand at…

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 – The Fiddler. 461020

By Keith October 20, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

With the war years over, the meat shortage is also over, a topic that dominates the introduction, and opening jokes by Jack, Don, Mary, and Phil. The gang do a…

Lum and Abner – Lum Is Afraid Of The Lion. 411120

By Keith October 18, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Despite the gentle behavior with Cedric, Irving the lion makes Lum nervous. Will he ever get the hang of being a fearless lion tamer? Cedric has volunteered Irving to put…

Great Gildersleeve – Folk Dancing Class. ep330, 490601330

By Keith October 17, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

A show that again features the musical talents of Kaye Star. It's morning in Summerfield, and Marjorie has already left for school. Leroy drags his feet because he doesn't want…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Makes The Lion His Pet. 411118

By Keith October 16, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After his encounter with Abner's surprise, Lum only wants to get rid of his lion. Though the big cat makes Lum jittery, it has taken to Cedric. The lion seems…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Checks the Water Supply. ep486, 461015

By Keith October 15, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly is a little apprehensive when Fibber has pulled out his old chemistry set. What's he hopes to do with it? He has concerns that the city water supply is…

Lum and Abner – Lum Meets A Lion In The Feed Room. 411117

By Keith October 14, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is pretty happy over his latest idea for a new business. Abner has been confused over having lands outside the library, and has worked with Squire to surprise Lum…