Anticipation – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Lum Hires Lawyer Wallford To Handle The Case. 470203

By Keith May 16, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

An important phone call is anticipated as Lum and Abner await word from a lawyer they want to hire. Will their man be able to handle the case against Grandpap…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Preparing To Go To New York. ep289, 380320

By Keith March 20, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Spring is in the air, and Jack talks to Don about the sure signs that it's back. Phil arrives, and Jack breaks the news about the trip to New York.…

Lum and Abner – First Busload of Passengers. 461202

By Keith March 7, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After opening his restaurant, and petitioning to have the busline stop in Pine Ridge, Lum is in anticipation as he waits for the first bus crowd. Abner tells about a…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – The Hat Shop’s Grand Opening. ep314, 490209

By Keith February 9, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Today, Gildersleeve finds himself in business with Adeline. They are about to open the hat shop that she will operate out of her house. Marjorie talks with him about the…

Lum and Abner – Doc Withers Arrives. 461104

By Keith February 4, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The preparations are coming to a head, and we find Cedric is obsessed with his new shoes, and whether they'll be squeaky enough. Lum is ready for the anticipated arrival…

Lum and Abner – Lum Plans Big Welcome. 461031

By Keith February 2, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap is relieved to learn from Abner that Lum really didn't want to build that big office building for Doc Withers. Cedric is back, but not for shoe shopping today.…

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 – What Happened at Church. 460902

By Keith November 10, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store, Abner works at the coffee machine, and Lum talks to him about the happenings at church. Abner tells about the folks in the Sunday…

Lum and Abner – Story About Talking Dog. 460828

By Keith November 5, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap talks with Abner about Lum's latest decision to become a piano tuner. Grandpap has his own exciting news, he tels Abner about an article about a talking dog. Abner…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Jane Wyman Up For An Academy Award. 49032

By Keith March 24, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

Special guest is Jane Wyman. Gracie and George talk about the Academy Awards, and Gracie imagines how George would be in a cowboy part. Maybe George as a dramatic, romantic…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Pot Roast For Dinner. ep329, 420609

By Keith June 9, 2020Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As the McGees get ready for dinner, Fibber ends up on a phone call. Mirt the phone operator has her usual confusion. Fibber brags about his part on the Parrot…