Comedy – Page 80 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Lum and Abner – Balancing The Books. 490102 (Retro plus)

By Keith September 11, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

As provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of February, 1999: The first show of the new year brings an immediately noticeable change. The "three rings on the phone" opening,…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Little Nell. 360322

By Keith September 10, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Broadcast from Baltimore Important people are in the audience, and drop in for a visit. Mary and Kenny enter to swap jokes about the city and each other. Johnny's joke…

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 – When Fibber And Molly First Met. 570901

By Keith September 5, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As they look through photo albums, Molly remembers the day she and Fibber first met. Join the McGee babies in the nursery at 3 days old. Even at that early…

Lum and Abner – Exchanging a Paper Weight. 481226

By Keith September 4, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Today, our show notes are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December 1948. It’s back to the -brand new comedy show” format for this closing edition of 1948,…

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 – Jack’s Birthday Is Tomorrow. 490213

By Keith September 3, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don welcomes Jack with a birthday greeting, which sets the tone for the rest of the show. Jack admits to finally reaching 40. Even the audience has a birthday greeting…

Mel Blanc – The Fix It Shop is For Sale. 460903

By Keith September 3, 2023Comedy, Mel Blanc

Mel wants to promote his Fix It Shop, and to grow public attention and good will in town, Mel sends out greeting cards. When he finds out some of them…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Mcgees Restaurant. ep1404, 570811

By Keith August 29, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio level is OK. Voice resolution is poor but clear. Fibber gives Molly instructions to be a good waitress at his new restaurant. He seems to have thought of everything…

Jack Benny – Hello Louella. ep565, 451216

By Keith August 29, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Marching feet close in on the house where Jack Benny lives. What's the parade all about? Mailmen are delivering the entries in the contest to tell why people hate Jack.…

Lum and Abner – Traditional Christmas Show. 481219

By Keith August 28, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

The show notes today are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December 1998. With apologies to our NLAS members who prefer the half-hour L&A series, this writer finds…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Camping Equipment For Boat Trip. ep483, 460611

By Keith August 22, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's that time of year and the cast are all going on Summer vacation. Fibber is pumped up on getting some of the new high speed, low drag, colorful camping…