Chemistry – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Fibber Checks the Water Supply. ep486, 461015

By Keith October 15, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly is a little apprehensive when Fibber has pulled out his old chemistry set. What's he hopes to do with it? He has concerns that the city water supply is…

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 – Total Assets of 13 Dollars. 470724

By Keith October 24, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though they decided to form a chemical company to keep from having to include Squire, the gents discover they don't have much money to fund it. Can Abner get Lizabeth…

Lum and Abner – Arrests Professor Crenshaw. 470722

By Keith October 19, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Word has been put out for all the Hamstead heirs to meet, and discuss what to do with the formula that was written on the paper in the locked box.…

Lum and Abner – The Envelope and Secret Formula. 470721

By Keith October 17, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is left alone in the store to explain where Lum has disappeared to. Grandpap thinks something suspicious might be going on. Gossipers in town think the let down at…

Lum and Abner – Water Analyzed. 440706

By Keith May 7, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner doesn't have a chance to rest, when he returns from deliveries. Lum needs him to run another errand regarding the mineral water tests. They take time to be proud…

Lum and Abner – So This is Washington, 1943 (Audio Soundtrack, retro543)

By Keith October 31, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original, Videos

The movie was released around the time the story on the radio was wrapping up. They are different stories, but there are a lot of elements that are the same.…

Lum and Abner – Red Tape. 430204

By Keith October 10, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner

The Pine Ridge Synthetic Rubber Corporation is beginning to shape up, despite having Grover Cleveland voted in as president. It took all evening, but Lum finally got the corporate members…

Lum and Abner – Invisible Ink And Synthetic Rubber. 430201

By Keith October 3, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though Lum still worries over the migration of folks from Pine Ridge, and thinks grandpap's chemistry set is silly, we find Abner and grandpa mixing up a batch of invisible…

Lum and Abner – Grandpap’s Chemistry Set. 430127

By Keith September 30, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner

Thus far, Lum still hasn't figured a way to keep the truck line in town, or people from moving to Big Fork. Today, Abner shares his idea for installing a…

Adventures in Research – The Recluse of Fitzroy Square. ep15, 430511

By Keith July 12, 2013Adventures in Research, Documentary and Interview

One of the best kept secrets of chemistry was discoverred by a reclusive scientist, William Wooleston He started as a medical doctor, but took up the study of applied science.…