Comedy – Page 85 – Retro Radio Podcast

A close-up photograph of a roasted turkey placed on a table next to a lit fireplace. The turkey is golden-brown and has a crispy exterior, and its wings and legs are neatly tucked in. The table is set with autumn-themed decorations and a few dishes, while the fireplace provides a warm and cozy ambiance with burning logs and a mantle adorned with candles and foliage.

Lum and Abner – Invitation To Lums for Thanksgiving (RetroExtra). 491123

By Keith November 6, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Getting groceries together for his Thanksgiving, Abner tells about the anticipated festivities at home. Where will Lum be going for Thanksgiving? Folks in town always invite Lum, when will he…

Jack Benny – The Women. ep347, 391105

By Keith November 5, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The last rose of summer, Jack Benny, is introduced. Its not only embarrassing to Jack to talk about himself all the time, Phil claims its dull as well. Mary teases…

Father Knows Best – Moving to Chicago. ep176, 531105

By Keith November 5, 2023Comedy, Father Knows Best

When news comes to the Anderson home, everyone is excited about the move to Chicago. Mom is a little stunned, Betty starts phoning her friends to tell about moving… tomorrow…

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 – Coming Out Party (RetroExtra). 491116

By Keith October 30, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cupid has let loose with is arrow, and love strikes in Pine Ridge. It's not Lum this time. Instead, Andy is in love with Zazu Pitts, but she doesn't know…

Jack Benny – Masquerade Party. ep346, 391029

By Keith October 29, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

In the holiday spirit, Rochester sings a Mexican ditty, while Jack dresses in his costume as Romeo for the masquerade party. Mary has her camp fire girl costume on under…

Lum and Abner – Lum Writes An Opera (RetroExtra). 491109

By Keith October 23, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though the show opens with the words, "On the air for Fridgedairre!" There is no mid show commercial. Lum has started a society to raise the level of ignorance in…

Jack Benny – Stanley And Livingstone. ep345, 391022

By Keith October 22, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is teased about his cigar smoking habits. Mary enters to tell secrets on how tight Jack is, and how he shook down Dennis for loose change. Gearing up for…

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 – Getting a High School Diploma. ep1418, 570929

By Keith October 17, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As Fibber reviews homework to go back to high school for his diploma, Teeny enters to help him with his algebra. To clear up the kind of math that he's…

Lum and Abner – The Feud (RetroExtra). 491102

By Keith October 16, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

This season opener is a little late for a typical broadcast season, but the gents unlock the Jot Em Down Store, with their friends Zazu Pitts and Opie Cates. Affter…

Jack Benny – Dennis’ Mother Interferes With The Show. ep344, 391015

By Keith October 15, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don gives Jack a Columbus Day flavored introduction. Is the cast being too hard on Jack for being stingy? Mary claims she was so nervous last episode because... well, have…