Chores – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – The Whole Town Is Talking (AFRS #113). ep247, 470416

By Keith April 16, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

it’s Saturday morning, and Leroy heads outdoors. At least until Gildersleeve stops him to clean his room, and practice his piano first. As Ben a rise for a visit, Gildy…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Leroy’s Week of Freedom. ep436, 520227

By Keith February 27, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve2 Comments

Bertie complains to Gildersleeve’s about having to endlessly wax the floor while she cleans up after Leroy. Marjorie complains about the messy condition of Leroy’s room. Will it be as…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – The Household Drudge. ep210, 480910

By Keith August 4, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

The scene, Riley's weekly poker game. Conversation turns to the topic of how to handle a woman. Back home, in the reality of the domestic world where Peg deals with…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Income Tax Forms Arrive. ep109, 440116

By Keith January 16, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

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 – Mollys Trip To Peoria. ep1429, 571109

By Keith July 16, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Dreaming of a road trip to their old stomping grounds in Illinois, and the mid-West. Fibber's not too keen on surviving an ordeal with Molly's tiresome relatives. Instead, Fibber wants…

Mama Blooms Brood – Jake’s Lawsuit. ep8, 1934

By Keith April 10, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

It's morning in the Bloom home. Mama prepares breakfast, but Jake starts his day with a stomach ache. Mama kicks into high gear to pamper her man, although Jake can't…

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 – Lizabeths Fame Grows. 400308

By Keith March 8, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

With Lizabeth taking over as the new sheriff, she isn't at home anymore, and Abner is left as her message center. She has been in the newspaper for her work…

Lum and Abner – Women Lock Men Out Of Homes. 400216

By Keith February 16, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The women of town have responded to the men and their protective association by forming one of their own. Today Lum enters the Jot 'Em Down store to find Abner…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Twelve Months. ep23, 470906

By Keith February 3, 2024Juvenile, Lets Pretend

To take us to storyland today, let's take an exciting ride on a roller coaster. Marooshka is a lazy girl who hasn't done her chores. Her laziness is an embarrassment…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Too Much Energy. ep424, 450123

By Keith January 23, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Note: not the right date for this show, but one like it, with a similar script, may have appeared here. This episode is likely from a season a couple years…