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 – Baby Cedric The Mind Reader. 481010

By Keith June 12, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Show description provided by the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: This is one of the few 30 minute shows that is…

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 – Murder Mystery. ep545, 450325

By Keith June 11, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Entertaining for Army troops, Jack and Don layer on the military related jokes, and those related to military customs. Phil Harrisshows his humorous side as he talks about his new…

"Cowboys and Gunslinger Photographs" - A black and white photograph featuring a collection of antique firearms and cowboy memorabilia. The items are arranged on a wooden table, and include revolvers, pistols, rifles, bullets, and other cowboy accessories. The image evokes the rugged and lawless nature of the American West during the late 19th century, when duels and shootouts were common. The artifacts serve as a window into the past, providing a glimpse into the lives and culture of cowboys and gunslingers from this era.

Gunsmoke – Trust . ep165, 550611

By Keith June 11, 2023Gunsmoke, Western

The word of the day is, trust. They're 90 miles outside of Dodge City, but it's where Matt and Chester have found themselves. Shot up, and weary, but in a…

Joan, Beck and Collyer posing for a photo. Joan is wearing a black dress and holding a bouquet of flowers. Bud Collyer in a suit and tie.

Superman – Yellow Mask Throws Lois Out Of Plane. 400301

By Keith June 10, 2023Adventure, Superman, Western

The atomic fuel cell has been stolen and leaves Clark and the professor to wonder what to do next. The clock is ticking towards the time for the Daily Planet…

Superman – Yellow Mask Steals Fuel For Atomic Beam. 400228

By Keith June 9, 2023Adventure, Superman

Presenting Superman, Champion of the weak and the oppressed. The Daily Planet is to be blown to bits and the clock is ticking down to the deadline. Elsewhere Lois had…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Nick Carter, Master Detective – Body On The Slab. ep30, 431103

By Keith June 8, 2023Detective and Mystery, Nick Carter

Nick has a score to settle with a rat with a wooden leg, and takes the case from Mrs Wallace. The place to start is the old soldier's tavern. Using…

Nero Wolfe – Dear Dead Lady. ep3, 501103

By Keith June 8, 2023Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

That orchid loving, gargantuan gourmet is back on the case. With a boss with a crabby attitude, Archie knows exactly how to deal with Nero as he gives the abuse…

Superman – Dr Dalgrins Atomic Beam Machine. 400226

By Keith June 7, 2023Adventure, Superman

As our story opens we find ourseles far from the doomed offices of the Daily Planet, which has recieved a bomb threat. Doctor Dahlgren talks with his assistant about his…

Bing Crosby – Guest: Donald O’Connor. ep105, 520430

By Keith June 7, 2023Bing Crosby, Music

Sponsored by: Chesterfield. Also features: John Scot Trotter, and the Rythmaires. Playlist: Jokes about the Kentucky Derby, and Bing's racehorses start the show. Bing sings, Am I in Love. Bing…

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 – Salvadore McGee. ep474, ep474, 460409

By Keith June 6, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A long lost cousin is to come for a visit. Salvvador is a famous artist, with work in a National Museum, at least according to Fibber. He and Molly seem…