Comedy – Page 71 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Birthday Breakfast For Molly. 571201

By Keith August 27, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Though he means well in pampering his bride on her birthday, Fibber begins to have trouble in providing a breakfast in bed for Molly. What takes out stains when jelly…

Lum and Abner – Lum Is Infatuated With Miss Fredericks. 411009

By Keith August 27, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new adding machine is still taking center stage in the role as Abner's nemesis. However, with Lum gone, he takes time to play checkers in the Jot 'Em Down…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Dennis Sees A Psychiatrist. 541128

By Keith August 25, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's house, Rochester has a little trouble with Polly the Parrot before Jack gets home. Jack is a little upset over the anticipated visit of Dennis. Jack has a…

Lum and Abner – New Adding Machine Arrives. 411007

By Keith August 24, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is in high spirits since he just sent in his application to his correspondence course in business. At the same time Abner is in the dumps. He is jealous…

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 – Mystery Girl On The Bus. ep326, 490504

By Keith August 22, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

After the last episode, it has come about that Gildersleeve’s actually did capture a burglar, and has a brief moment of glory in the radio. He is proud of the…

Lum and Abner – Offer For Correspondence Course Arrives. 411006

By Keith August 22, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After having enough of the modern techniques of the book on salesmanship, Abner convinces Lum that it's only good use is to toss it into the wood burning stove. Lum…

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 – Prowler At Fifi’s. ep492, 461126

By Keith August 20, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Matters of personal drama usually roll off the back of Doc Gamble, but when he visits Fibber and Molly, he shares a concern about Fifi Tremaine. She's the girlfriend who…

Lum and Abner – New Methods Not Working. 411003

By Keith August 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The salesmanship book hasn't worked out so well so far, but Lum and Abner haven't quite given up on it yet. Today, as Lum has gone to lunch, Abner and…

Jack Benny – Jack Has A Cold He Caught At Dons House. ep898, 541121

By Keith August 18, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don summarizes the events of last week's show, then the flashback takes us back again. Jack grumbles, and coughs as nurse Rochester takes care of him. Mary comes over to…

Lum and Abner – Trying Various New Sales Methods. 411002

By Keith August 17, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's day two of using the techniques in the salesmanship book, and the promise is to have a 72% increase in profits. Abner thinks Lum must be reading it backwards,…