Circus – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Hire Squire to Be Ballyhoo Man. 480601

By Keith January 4, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Going into the circus business, Squire wants to be taken on as a third partner. Today Lum talks to Ben Withers about the proposition. Ben thinks Squire might be a…

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.

Casey, Crime Photographer – King Of The Apes. ep183, 470501

By Keith May 1, 2022Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

Our story begins with Ann Williams and Casey hanging out in the Blue Note with Ethylbert. They talk about their newspaper assignment at the circus to cover the King of…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – The Circus Animal Show. ep29, 491210

By Keith December 10, 2021Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The next big insurance investigation takes Johnny to the exotic animals of a circus. The fear is that someone might try to steal the animals away for their own show,…

Sherlock Holmes – The Indiscretion of Mr Edwards (Murder Under The Big Top). ep201, 460204

By Keith November 6, 2021Detective and Mystery, Sherlock Holmes

Getting away to the sparkles and spangles of his 8 year old self , Watson tells about the adventure he and Holmes had at a French circus. The excitement fell…

Crime Club – Serenade Macabre. ep35, 470724

By Keith July 24, 2021Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

A story of a circus where the last performance was given by death. A lion tamer with known wreckless practices at training lions, and a disfunctional relationship with his wife,…

Red Skelton (Avalon Time)Skelton’s Flea Circus. ep14, 390408

By Keith July 24, 2020Comedy, Red Skelton

The topic is Easter,, fashions, Spring cleaning, and housekeeping as Red holds a discussion with his microphone Phil Davis plays, Honolulu. Red Foley sings, Rainbow Valley. Bob Strong plays, In…

Stan Freeberg – Good Humor Man. ep8, 570901

By Keith September 1, 2019Comedy, Stan Freeberg

Stan opens with color commentary of a circus act. He then goes into a bit about the secret lives of those who serve as Good Humor Men. After a song,…

Abbott and Costello – Circus. 460509.

By Keith May 9, 2019Abbott and Costello, Comedy

The mood of the show is set when Lou enters in circus tights. He and Bud fire off the jokes about the circus, and circus animals. The discussion drifts to…

Fred Allen – Radio The Great American Pastime. 410423.

By Keith April 23, 2019Comedy, Fred Allen

Feeling left out, Jimmy Wallington introduces Fred, then wants to have more to do in the show. Fred lets him in on the News Reel segment and tells how they…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater, Gargantuas Keeper. 410416.

By Keith April 16, 2019Comedy, Fred Allen

After a quick opening joke or two, Fred and the Texaco News of the week features horse racing. Listen and learn how the gambling benefits everybody, and about the circular…