Comedy – Page 90 – 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 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 and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

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…

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 – 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…