Comedy – Page 8 – Retro Radio Podcast

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Divide Up The Store. 350305

By Keith March 20, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Good news for overweight listeners. Now you can diet on a safe plan with Horlicks. Just a glass of malted milk at noon should do the trick. Carlton Bricker…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy’s Garden. ep439, 520319

By Keith March 19, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

the sights and sounds of spring or all-around. Gildersleeve’s and Leroy sit on the porch commenting about their neighbor Mr. Bullard who is doing his gardening. Gildy is suddenly motivated…

Lum and Abner – Abner Wants To Start Trading Merchandise. 350304

By Keith March 18, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Some products are just far better than others. For 50 years, Horlicks has led the market of malted milk products. Now, what's happening in Pine Ridge? With Abner stepping…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Keys To The School. 490605

By Keith March 17, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

It's early in the morning when Mrs. Davis wakes up Connie for a special chore. Connie needs to feed Minerva since the absent-minded Mrs. Davis says that she has to…

Lum and Abner – Squire Pays Abner For Rights To Soap. 350301

By Keith March 16, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Planning a party? Wondering what to serve? Try a Horlick beverage, or a Horlick sandwich. Just kidding about the sandwich. Now let's have a look at what's happening in…

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

Jack Benny- The Life of Jack Benny. ep438, 420315

By Keith March 15, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

instead of introducing Jack, Don introduces their Irish tenor, Dennis Day. Dennis turns up the Irish when he tells a story about Pat, Mike and a parrot. As Jack tries…

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- Melonhead’s Department Store. ep116, 451213

By Keith March 13, 2026Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Lou talks about horses and giraffes in a Christmas parade. The topic switches to Costello being a world-class fashion designer. Manning the phones at Melonheads’ department store, Lou handles incoming…

Lum and Abner – Abner Buys Ten Cases Of Soap. 350228

By Keith March 13, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Carlton Brickert reads a testimonial letter of how Horlicks helped a sick baby grow strong, and recover his health. Abner has been taking advantage of his new found authority…

The Great Gildersleeve – Train Trip to Omaha. ep438, 520312

By Keith March 12, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

it’s Friday afternoon in Summerfield, and we find Leroy being puzzled about something. As he walks down the sidewalk he races home to see if Bertie is making doughnuts. He…

Lum and Abner – Lum And Cedric Don’t Like Abner As Boss . 350227

By Keith March 11, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Accept no substitutes. Any others are a false economy, made from inferior products. Carlton Bricker announces that though the flashlight offer is over, those who are still awaiting theirs…