1948 – Page 13 – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

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 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…

Frank Merrywell – The Mystery of the Iron Door. 480522

By Keith June 22, 2023Detective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell

After class on the Yale campus, Frank and Bart visit the post office, and talk about their expected outing to a cavern in the country. The trip to Echo Cavern…

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…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Inner Sanctum Mysteries – Between Two Worlds. 481220

By Keith June 18, 2023Inner Sanctum, Suspense and Horror

The show opens with a few creepy puns about a beheaded delegate. It's Yuletide in Chicago. A cop finds a notebook that appears to be a confession. As he reads…

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…

Lum and Abner – The Store is Partially on Someone’s Property. 48103 (RetroExtra)

By Keith June 5, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Show description is taken from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: The first "regular" episode of the new series does not…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Surprise Party for Lum and Abner480926

By Keith May 29, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

A star studded surprise to welcome Lum and Abner to their new show, and new format. The coast to coast fun includes appearances from many of the top celebrities of…

Lum and Abner – Preparing to Leave Las Vegas. 480924

By Keith May 22, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Everybody is getting packed up, and ready to leave. Grandpap argues with Lum over whose socks are whose. Cedric doesn’t want to go home, and go back to school. He’s…

Lum and Abner – Closing the Deal to Buy the Bar Nothing Ranch. 480923

By Keith May 19, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Still out west, and determined to buy a ranch, Lum meets up with Abner in the bank. Will Lum agree to be a partner in the ranch? Abner shares how…