Comedy – Page 82 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Last Moment Christmas Shopping. ep635, 471221

By Keith July 30, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Jack talks to Rochester as they ride downtown for some Christmas shopping. What was Christmas like when Jack was a boy? Mary joins Jack in the store. Jack goes to…

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 – Political Campaign. ep479, 460514

By Keith July 25, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As the McGee's arrive home from grocery shopping, they're greeted by Mayor Latricia. He needs to ask for political help from Fibber. Who might the mayor want to fill the…

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

Jack Benny – From Terminal Island. ep502, 440206

By Keith July 23, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Mary talks with Jack about being at the Navy base as they drive to their destination. Remember that Jack's Maxwell had previously been donated to the war effort. The car…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Caught Old Muley Out Of Season. ep478, 460507

By Keith July 18, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly is less than impressed as Fibber gloats over his big catch at the fishing pond. Old Muley is famous in Wistful Vista as an ellusive challenge, but Fibber tells…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Abner Becomes Old Doc Peabody. 481114 (RetroExtra)

By Keith July 17, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Today's notes come directly from the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December 1998. playing checkers, and fairly ignoring their customers' Ezra Seestrunk enters, complaining of "trouble in the home," and…

Jack Benny – Jack Is Going To San Francisco. ep551, 450513

By Keith July 16, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The war in Europe has just ended last Tuesday (May 8), and the spirits run high as Jack and Don comment on VE Day. Though Jack tries to brag about…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Hotdogs And A Blowout. ep3, 350430

By Keith July 11, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Those nutty nomads are back, and with a generous musical mix, they have a few car troubles. The fast talking Fibber spins yarns as Harlow Wilcox acts as his straight…

Lum and Abner – Lum Becomes A Rodeo Cowboy. 481107 (Retro Extra)

By Keith July 10, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Direct from the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December 1998, here's the synopsis for this episode. Ezra Seestrunk actor Horace Murphy) drives up in front of the Jot 'Em Down…

Jack Benny – How Jack Found Don. ep550, 450506

By Keith July 9, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

We travel to Jack's house, where we find Rochester and Jack in the back yard at pool side. Mary joins the fun, and complains about being charged to swim. Larry…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – First Performance Of Professor La Blanc. ep549, 450429

By Keith July 4, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

We find Jack in his library, looking for some good reading. When he discovers Rochester's diary. We are treated to some insights to gambling habits, and a good natured glimpse…