Comedy – Page 72 – Retro Radio Podcast

This week in Pine Ridge -the Matrimonial Bureau Begins. January 18-25, 1935 (Retro 692)

By Keith April 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Lum and Abner -Lizabeth…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Piano Lessons. ep105, 490411

By Keith April 11, 2024Comedy, My Friend Irma

Features Joan Banks as Jane Stacey, and Marie Wilson as Irma Petersen. Irma decides to better herself and take piano lessons. Unfortunately, Jane had to let the piano go back…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Gracie Wins Wisconsin. 400410

By Keith April 10, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

Should Gracie talk about George, or something interesting? Somehow the topic comes round to her landslide victory in Wisconsin. Frank Parker Getz in his jabs at George over the happenings…

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 – Coming Home After Doing Lux Theater. ep243, 400409

By Keith April 9, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, OO What You Said. Glowing with triumph and success, Fibber and Molly ride the bus home after being featured on the recent Lux Radio Theater program.…

Halls Of Ivy – Toddy Plays Hooky. ep14, 500407

By Keith April 7, 2024Halls of Ivy

The duties at Ivy College have been building, and has been weighing heavy on Doc Hall. With Spring in the air, Toddy feels the need to take some time off.…

Jack Benny – Jack Revives Buck Benny After Three Years. ep369, 400407

By Keith April 7, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

With Spring bursting out all over, Don introduces a man who is still wearing his longies. Phil Harris pokes fun at Jack's underwear, and when Mary arrives, she talks about…

This week in Pine Ridge – the Oilwell. January 4- 9, 1935 (Retro 691)

By Keith April 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original3 Comments

Featuring a full week in Pine Ridge. Keith introduces the shows by sharing a few tidbits of news items that also occurred elsewhere in the world. Sponsored by Horlicks, when…

Burns and Allen – Till The Cows Come Home. 400403

By Keith April 3, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

Gracie is still on the campaign trail, and complains to George about restrictions on campaign funds. Frank Parker tells about being at a recent baseball game. Ray Noble is on…

Burns and Allen – George Goes Rabbit Hunting. 450402

By Keith April 2, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

This is an AFRS presentation, so commercials have been replaced with dance music. Get ready to do some ball room dancing in between the comedy. Today we find George and…

Jack Benny – Pinocchio. ep368, 400331

By Keith March 31, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

A new star has bloomed over the horizons, as Don introduces the star of the new feature, June Moon. Jack tells about his ordeal in being on Orson Welles recent…