Circus – Page 6 – 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 – Lum Gives up Trapeze Act. 480606

By Keith January 11, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is hard at work in the big top, learning to be a trapeze artist. Squire does his best to encourage him to learn some stunts. If Lum backs down,…

Lum and Abner – Squire Wants Lum to Be a Trapeze Artist. 480603

By Keith January 9, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Ben Withers talks with Lum and Abner to hear about their encounter with the wild man from Borneo. Caleb Wehandt isn't taking Cedric's new job very well. Should they lock…

Lum and Abner – Squire Assembles Freak Sideshow. 480602

By Keith January 6, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Since Squire was hired, he and Cedric have been busy at the circus. Abner shares with Lum about some of the side show attractions that Squire has planned. Inside the…

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…

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…

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…