1940 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Store Closes To Make Movie. 400329

By Keith March 29, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the sale of their old stock last week, Lum and Abner have been able to buy most of it back. The movie company wanted the original look, but it…

Lum and Abner – Sell Outdated Merchandise. 400327

By Keith March 27, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

When word of a motion picture has set up in town, people are now flocking to Pine Ridge to watch the spectacle. Lum and Abner comment on the phenomenon, and…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Planting a Hedge. ep241, 400326

By Keith March 26, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills plays, I Wanna Be Happy. Spring has sprung, and Fibber greets the first buds of the season. Digging in his garden, Fibber communes with nature as he plants…

A black and white photo of an old-fashioned movie theater marquee with the name "Bijou" in large letters at the top. The marquee features several movie titles, including "The Lone Ranger Returns" and "East of Eden." A few people are visible walking past the theater on the sidewalk.

Vic and Sade – Smelly Clarks Big Date. 400325

By Keith March 25, 2024Comedy, Vic and Sade

In the house halfway up the next block, Sade doesn't want Vic to get their clock repaired. Is it running fast, or just getting late, but before heading to bed,…

Lum and Abner – Why Chickens Come Home To Roost. 400325

By Keith March 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio has low resolution, and slightly garbled. Today Lum and Abner talk about their upcoming film, and their expectation over adoring fans flocking to them. Especially the ladies. They also…

Jack Benny – Trailer On Pinocchio. ep367, 400324

By Keith March 24, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

To review, Don teases Jack about his acting lessons with Orson Wells last week. Phil Harris and Dennis Day arrive to hear the review by Ed Sullivan in the newspaper.…

Lum and Abner – Lum Makes New Deal With Squire. 400322

By Keith March 22, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a bit mushy. In the Jot 'Em Down store, Lum and Abner talk about their upcoming movie. Squire pops in to talk about his taking over the store,…

Lum and Abner – Movie Script Arrives. 400320

By Keith March 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a little weird. Abner is in the Jot 'Em Down store talking with Lum about the recent trouble in renting Squire the store. Lum tries to read and…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Dog License. ep240, 400319

By Keith March 19, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, I Got Rhythm. Fate approaches 79 Wistful Vista in the form of a man with a sack on his back. The mail man helps dispose of…

Lum and Abner – Lum Learns Abner is Renting the Store To Squire. 400318

By Keith March 18, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is scratchy and on the poor side. Recently, a movie company wants to make a picture in Pine Ridge. Abner and grandpap talk about the plans to use the…