Comedy – Page 83 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Lum Takes Up Surrealist Painting. 481031 (RetroExtra)

By Keith July 3, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Show description is taken from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: The calendar may have said it was Halloween, but this…

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 Tries to Get Tickets for the Rose Bowl. ep637, 480104

By Keith July 2, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

As a new year begins, Jack and his cast flashback to their trip to the Rosebowl game. Going against his stingy character, Jack surprises everyone when he springs for the…

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 – Barber Shop Quartet. ep477, 460430

By Keith June 27, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

What has served to get Fibber's temper up? Molly won't rest until he tells her all about his trouble at the Elks club. Fibber complains that Doc Gamble was chosen…

Lum and Abner – Lum Becomes The Substitute Postmaster. 481024

By Keith June 26, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Show description is taken from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: Lum serves as substitute postmaster of Pine Ridge while regular…

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

Jack Benny – From Torney Hospital In Palm Springs. ep547, 450408

By Keith June 25, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is teased about being the Peanut King, and vending machines that he owns. Mary enters to be teased about her fashion sense. Phil Harris enters to lay out the…

Lum and Abner – Lum Fakes A Broken Leg. 481017

By Keith June 21, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Show description is taken from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: Like the previous show, this one is also based on…

Fibber McGee and Molly – How to Live to 150. ep476, 460423

By Keith June 20, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

What's the secret to long life? Fibber has a book he picked up during his visit to Doc Gambles office. It's a book on all sorts of tips on good…

Jack Benny – How Jack Found Phil. ep546, 450401

By Keith June 18, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Audio is a touch on the fast side. Rochester and Mary talk about Jack being appointed as an Admiral. we find Jack in the bathtub with his fleet, and talks…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Cousin Salvadore Repairs the McGees Table. ep475, 460416

By Keith June 13, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber's cousin Salvadore is working on a special project for Molly as a going away gift to show his apppreciation. Doc Gamble pops in, and Fibber shares that both he…

Martin and Lewis – Burl Ives. 490612.

By Keith June 12, 2023Comedy, Martin and Lewis

Dean opens with a song, . In their apartment, Jerry and Dean are excited over going to the studio to make their next record. So much so that Jerry and…