Awards – Retro Radio Podcast

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Spike Jones (Spotlight Review) Buddy Clark. ep14, 480102

By Keith April 19, 2026Music, Spike JonesNo Comments

Introduced by Mike Wallace, Spike opens with, Yes, We Have No Bananas. Spike introduces radio's Woman of the Year, and park Avenue Hillbilly, Dorothy Shea. Spike jokes with her about…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Keys To The School. 490605

By Keith March 17, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

It's early in the morning when Mrs. Davis wakes up Connie for a special chore. Connie needs to feed Minerva since the absent-minded Mrs. Davis says that she has to…

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 – Man Of The Year Swindle. 491213

By Keith December 23, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is told that he has been selected as a potential man of the year, much to Molly's surprise. Frank nelson is Mr. Grift, the man who wants to sell…

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 – From San Francisco. ep615, 470330

By Keith March 30, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack talks with Don about their travelling arrangements to San Francisco. Mary enters to compare fashion updates to their attire. The hills and street cars are made fun of when…

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

Jack Benny – Gracie Allen For President. ep364, 400303

By Keith March 3, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Back in Hollywood after enjoying the winter sports in Yosemite, the cast teas Jack about his prowess on the slopes, and in doing it the hard way. Mary Livingstone, and…

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 – Balancing The Books. 490102 (Retro plus)

By Keith September 11, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

As provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of February, 1999: The first show of the new year brings an immediately noticeable change. The "three rings on the phone" opening,…

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 – Abner Peabody Day. 471113

By Keith December 9, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The last word we had from Pine Ridge was the wedding of little Pearl. It was after her return from serving the troops in Europe as a nurse in an…

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 – Ben Withers, Constable. 470410

By Keith August 8, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Henry Lunsford is still mad at all the attention that Ben Withers has recieved over catching the Voice. When grandpap enters the store, he and Abner try to figure out…

Lum and Abner – Abner’s Present Arrives. 470408

By Keith August 3, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is still waiting for that package from Pearl to arrive. Lum tries to convince him that all his worrying won't make it come any quicker, but will it calm…

Lum and Abner – A Present from Pearl. 470407

By Keith August 1, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is expecting an important package in the mail from his daughter, Pearl. He's jumpy, and nervous as he anticipates what secret present might be in the package. Does Lum…