Comedy – Page 72 – 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 – Acting Police Commissioner. 490330

By Keith August 15, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In Summerfield, the sun shines warm through the office of the Water Commissioner, and he feels a touch of Spring fever. He and Bessy talk about a new criminal, the…

Lum and Abner – Modern Salesmanship Book Arrives. 410930

By Keith August 15, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new book of 60 salesmanship secrets has arrived, and Lum is thrilled at the huge profits he stands to make. He doesn't realize it, but he's a little confused…

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 – The McGee’s Goe Bowling. 571124

By Keith August 13, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is a little weak, but generally OK. Fibber feels he needs more time going out with the boys. Rolls Bowl McGee brags about his former feats at the sport…

Lum and Abner – Lum Orders Book On Salesmanship. 410929

By Keith August 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

As Lum and Abner try to think of ways to make the store more efficient, Lum wants to order a book on salesmanship. In the process, Abner gets confused at…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Dinner At Dons House. ep597, 541114

By Keith August 11, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don implies that Jack is old during his introduction. Bob Crosby wants a ticket for the show for his brother Bing. Dennis talks about his winnings in a raffle, and…

Lum and Abner – Nursery In The Jot Em Down Store. 410919

By Keith August 10, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the bank was forced to close, all that remains is the partition where the bank once operated. Lum gets Abner confused when he refers to the grass being greener…

Great Gildersleeve – Royal Visit. ep101, 431121

By Keith August 8, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve gets a letter from a guy who became the richest man from his college class. He even married a Countess. LeRoy and Marjorie plan on greeting them in style,…

Lum and Abner – Mohommid TO The Mountain. 410918

By Keith August 8, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The banking commission had informed Lum and Abner they were operating a bank without a charter, and ordered them to close business. As the e bus x-ray-bankers clothes away the…

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 – Fibbers Play For The Big Football Game. ep491, 461119

By Keith August 6, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Wistful Vista is gearing up for the big football game between rival teams, and Fibber has diagramed the play of the century. Will the home town coach use the winning…

Lum and Abner – Must Close the Bank. 410916

By Keith August 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has gone to the county seat to close a big deal to merge the Pine Ridge bank with the one there. In the Jot 'Em Down store, Abner fills…