Comedy – Page 73 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Jack Sees ADoctor. ep896, 541107

By Keith August 4, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to the day before in the drugstore. As Jack reads the paper, he is harassed by the waitress, and tries to jot down a joke for the show. When…

Lum and Abner – Lum And Board Of Directors. 410915

By Keith August 3, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The gents are in the store, with Lum trying to figure out the books. His figure of speech about being a sort in his side gets Abner a little confused.…

Lum and Abner- Everything is Squared Away. 410912

By Keith August 1, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is nervous as he watches the clock tick closer to 3 o’clock. That’s the time when Mr. Devereaux told him he would be in town to claim his box.…

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 – Thanksgiving at the McGee’s. ep1431, 571116

By Keith July 30, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

To economize McGee bought a live turkey for Thanksgiving. The reverse albino bird has Molly in doubt. And why does the bird say, "Caw, Caw, and not gobble?" Might Fibber…

Lum and Abner – Jewels Missing From Box. 410911

By Keith July 30, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Actually, the title should probably be, Lum in Disguise. Cedric enters the store to talk with Abner about the recent happenings, and why they have been hiding out. The two…

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 – Sportsmen Are Fired. 541031

By Keith July 28, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don flashes back to last year, on the day after Halloween. Rochester talks to Jack about rowdy kids in the neighborhood, and Halloween pranks. Don and Jack talk about Polly's…

Lum and Abner – Mrs. Barrington’s Letter. 410909

By Keith July 27, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The gents are hiding out at Lum’s house with only dark clouds overhead. Abner gets confused since it’s a bright sunny day outside. What exactly did the letter from Mrs.…

Lum and Abner – Practicing Jujitsu Holds. 410908

By Keith July 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Over at Lum's house, we find Abner in hiding with him. It seems the only way out when the widow has mistaken Lum's photo for one of the crooks, the…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Going To A Football Game. ep1430, 571110

By Keith July 23, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Getting set for the big game, Fibber remembers his days as Fourth Down McGee, and his exploits on the old grid iron. A feat that Molly remembers differently. Listen in…

Lum and Abner – Lum To Marry a Rich Widow. 410905

By Keith July 23, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is all packed of and ready to go meet the widow at the county seat. Once he has found out that the widow Barrington is wealthy, he is anxious…