Circus – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Broken Down Circus Comes To Pine Ridge. 350308

By Keith March 25, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Recommended by doctors to help develop strong bodies and teeth for children. Carlton Bricker reminds listeners that the flashlight factories are still working hard to send out all the…

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

Our Miss Brooks – Stretch Is Accused Of Professionalism. ep42, 550522

By Keith March 10, 2026Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Note: Not sure this is the right date for this episode. The one listed with this episode and date is one about a Great Dane. The big rival baseball game…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbot and Costello – At The Circus with Alan Hale. 430316

By Keith October 6, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Note: Sometimes this show appears with the date: 440316 Bud and Lou joke about circus parades, and Lou's exploits in his past circus life. They tease Ken Niles, and his…

Stan Freeburg – Good Humor Man. ep8, 570901

By Keith August 21, 2025Comedy, 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,…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Cedric’s Love Life. 420616

By Keith July 30, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap reads out the details… according to the almanac. As Lum takes a phone call from Luke Spears with word on the latest on Cedric's love life woes, Abner grumbles…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – McGee Minds A Baby. ep146, 380124

By Keith June 10, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber seems to be in a cantankerous mood today. He has to turn down a job in the circus, then a knock comes at his dor. A woman drops off…

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, 2024Detective 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,…

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.

The Adventures of Sam Spade – The Bluebeard Caper. ep111, 480808

By Keith November 14, 2024Detective and Mystery, Sam Spade

Sam gets involved in murder when a timid man comes to him, asking for help in preventing a woman from marrying into an abusive relationship. Silvia seems pretty capable in…

Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

The Whistler – The Brass Ring. ep225, 460916

By Keith September 16, 2024Suspense and Horror, Whistler

The scene is set in the carnival atmosphere of the circus. Mr Bundy is a wealthy older man who has taken a shine to Georgia, or Babe, as she is…

This Week in Pine Ridge – Buying the Circus (March 11-15, 1935). (Retro 699)

By Keith June 1, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The bottom Keith shares a few brief words on the news happening around the world, then we turn to the events that are happening down in Pine Ridge. Lum and…