Confusion – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Cedric Escapes From Jail. 420324

By Keith April 7, 2025Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Lum's worry deepens as he complains over being framed. Abner gets confused and thinks Lum means having his picture hung in the post office. More old Edwards sayings emerge to…

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 – Bad Mail Service. ep506, 470304

By Keith March 4, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is expecting some mail, and feels that the mail service is somehow holding out on him. He decides to write a letter of complaint. The McGee's maid, Lena enters…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – An Honest Man. 420203

By Keith February 3, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner and Cedric are in the Jot 'Em Down store today, discussing Cedric’s new hobby of being a junior detective. He also wants to get a bunch of lapel buttons…

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 – Taxes. 420202

By Keith January 31, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is very much relieved once the judge in the county seat has exonerated him of all charges. The friends resume their friendship, and settle back into a routine at…

Lum and Abner – Squire Cheats Lum. 420101

By Keith December 11, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Mousey has signed on to fight, but with Squire as his manager. Lum laments over his loss, then Abner gets confused at a figure of speech. He can't understand Lum…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Lum, Boxing Promoter. 411229

By Keith December 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is having trouble getting Mousey motivated to fight a man that he's not mad at. Abner is recruited to start a gossiping campaign to get Mousey riled up. Will…

Lum and Abner – Lum’s Big Safari. 411125

By Keith October 25, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Since the earlier attempts at trapping Irving the lion, the big cat seems to have run away. Today we find Abner returning from deliveries, talking about his fear of having…

Lum and Abner – Lum Meets A Lion In The Feed Room. 411117

By Keith October 14, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is pretty happy over his latest idea for a new business. Abner has been confused over having lands outside the library, and has worked with Squire to surprise Lum…

Lum and Abner – Lum Wants Lions Out Front. 411113

By Keith October 9, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

As the guys are trying hard to get the library organized. Grandpappy Spears joins Abner for a game of checkers that breaks down in an argument over cheating. Lum enters…

Lum and Abner – Abner Bandages Wrong Leg. 411017

By Keith September 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is down in the dumps, and agonizing over the mess he has found himself in since he faked having a broken leg. He has had enough and is going…