Comedy – Page 8 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner -Lum Tells Listeners That Abner’s Arms Aren’t Broke. 350207

By Keith February 11, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Carlton Brickert reminds listeners of 1935 to send in for their promotional flashlight. Down in the empty store, Lum and Abner talk about the trouble they are in over Abner's…

Lum and Abner -Election For President Of The Jot ‘Em Down Store. 350206

By Keith February 9, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Brickert continues to plug the flashlight giveaway. Abner continues to pretend his arms are both broken, while Lum tries to sort through the Matrimonial Bureau mail. I think Abner…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Fred Allen to Broadcast on Sundays. ep433, 420208

By Keith February 8, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Don lets us know that daylight savings time goes into effect tomorrow, and here comes a man who has to deal with the changes, Jack Benny. Is Jack managing to…

Lum and Abner -More Mail For Matrimonial Bureau. 350205

By Keith February 6, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Carlton Brickert reminds the listeners of 1935 about the flashlight promotional. Abner thinks they have too many flashlights for the promo. Cedric brings in more mail, since he started working…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello – Joining the Merchant Marines. ep85, 450125

By Keith February 5, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Costello enters in a naval officer’s uniform. Abbott is critical and thinks he’ll never pass the physical exam. Costello applies a little wordplay as he talks about a date he…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Mailing Christmas Package. 411216

By Keith February 3, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

Bill Goodwin and Jimmy Cash stop in on their way to mail some Christmas packages. Herman is still poking around his lunch, and gets sent to his room. When George…

Lum and Abner -Financing The ReOpening Of The Jotem Down Store. 350201

By Keith February 2, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks. Demand it by name. Don't accept substitutes. There is none equal to this quality, nourishing food stuff. Lum has announced he will be starting a fund-raising project to raise…

Lum and Abner -William Horlick Agrees To Distribute The Flashlight . 350204

By Keith February 2, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Narrator, Carlton Bricker puts in his own plug for Horlicks Malted milk. His own daughter loves it. A big surprise awaits in the closing announcements. Lum and Abner have written…

Jack Benny – The Frightwig Murder Case, Part 2.

By Keith February 1, 2026Jack Benny

Don gives tribute to the man who makes the show happened, Virgil Reimer, the sound effects man (Frank Nelson). Jack springs his own surprise, he threatens to fire Don. Jack…

Lum and Abner -Abner Is In Bed With Two Broken Arms. 350131

By Keith January 30, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks. Be on guard against cold and sickness with this highly digestive food. Abner has been going through domestic troubles at home. The plan to gain sympathy by faking being…