Competition – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Christmas Decorations. ep604, 491220

By Keith April 25, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

There has always been a lot of rivalry in Wistful Vista to have prize winning Christmas decorations. Fibber has never won it, but this year, he's determined to put up…

Art VanHarvey, Bernardine Flynn, Paul Rhimer, and Bill Eidleson

Vic and Sade – No More Pretty Boy. 440620

By Keith June 20, 2022Comedy, Vic and Sade

What makes a good impression on others? Is it accomplishments at work? Is it handsome, good looks? Is it being competitive, and coming out on top? As Russel and Vic…

Two gold wedding bands resting on a wooden table, symbolizing commitment, love, and marriage.

My Favorite Husband – Charity Revue. 490311

By Keith March 11, 2022Comedy, My Favorite Husband

This morning in the Cooper house, George is still getting dressed as Liz talks to Katie about her latest idea that George doesn't approve of. Once George comes to the…

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.

Great Gildersleeve – New Man In the Water Department. ep312, 490126

By Keith January 26, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In floyds barber shop, Gildersleeve gets a tuch up on his appearance before heading off to the office. Gildy seems securely set in his job, so why hurry? Floyd convinces…

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 – Squire Almost Traps Lum. 460603

By Keith July 16, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has won his bet, but despite the payoff from Squire, the costs from the bet start coming in. He had to pay his winnings, plus $5 for the towing…

Lum and Abner – Lum Wins Bet with Squire. 460530

By Keith July 14, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

After being pulled from the ditch by a farmer with a team of mules, Lum would rather have the farmer tow him all the way to Pine Ridge. The county…

Image of a cowboy on horseback herding cattle in a field, with a Herding Dog.

Gunsmoke – Uncle Oliver. ep169, 550709

By Keith July 9, 2021Gunsmoke, Western

As Chester whistles an old hymn, (of course at the time period of the show, it would have been a brand new hymn) he stops to talk with Matt about…

Lum and Abner – Abner Orders Lum a New Car. 460523

By Keith July 5, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is once again out doing favors to try to win himself a shot at a new car. Dick Huddleston learns from Abner about the bet for $50 with Squire…

Lum and Abner – Who Gets a New Car First. 460522

By Keith July 2, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner takes down an order, and we learn that Lum is gone to buy his new car from the county seat. Though new cars are being made again after the…

Great Gildersleeves – Leroy Has Competition. ep319, 490316

By Keith March 16, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

At dinner, Leroy is the first to be done, and ready to rush out. Is it that little girl from next door again, Brenda? After a little teasing from Gildy…