1948 – Page 14 – 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 – Birthday Present Problem. 481128 (RetroExtra)

By Keith August 7, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Today's show notes are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Lum has received a telegram (was it delivered by Grandpappy Spears?) informing him of the demise…

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.

Sam Spade – One Hour Caper. 480104

By Keith August 2, 2023Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Audio is poor, with lots of hum. Sam sits in his underwear, trying to keep cool in the sweltering weather. Morton phones him to handle an important case. Can Sam…

Lum and Abner – Thanksgiving Dinner With Lum. 481121 (Retro Plus)

By Keith July 31, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Today's show notes are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Lum’s ”romance” of Miss Rowena, begun on the November 7 broadcast, begins to take on some…

Various baking and cooking equipment including measuring cups, mixing bowls, and utensils.

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Strange Reunion. 481106

By Keith July 30, 2023Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

Sally Carter has been having trouble connecting with her husband Jim, to tell him that she plans to join him in Capitol City. In the train station Sally expects Jim…

Lum and Abner – Abner Becomes Old Doc Peabody. 481114 (RetroExtra)

By Keith July 17, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Today's notes come directly from the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December 1998. playing checkers, and fairly ignoring their customers' Ezra Seestrunk enters, complaining of "trouble in the home," and…

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…

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…

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…