Contests – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Tall Story Contest. ep460, 460101

By Keith May 2, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is busily writing a story to enter into a contest. It pays $100 to the winner with the best Tall Tale. Under pressure, Fibber has trouble putting his many…

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 – Abner Must Prove He’s Alive and Married. 480720

By Keith February 20, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot ‘Em Down store, Abner is still trying to believe that he is the recipient of a $100k inheritance. He thinks Mr Donnely of the insurance company is…

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.

Box 13 – The Better Man. ep20, 490102

By Keith August 30, 2022Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Dan Holiday is a freelance author who gets ideas from people who write to him at Box 13 at the Star Times. His adventure this week is in responce to…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of Murder With A Thousand Witnesses. 490929

By Keith August 16, 2022Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen

The cheerful atmosphere at the county fair is marred when the judge of the baking contest dies of poisning, and from a cake that his own wife baked. The maid,…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Drug Store – short. 360216

By Keith July 3, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

This show is missing the second half, which has the title bit about the drugstore. Here's what's in the show: Don comments on Jack's recent birthday. Though he tries to…

Fibber McGee and Molly – McGees Mustard Slogan (Fragment). ep591, 490920

By Keith June 28, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is all set to write a slogan for a contest. Molly sees a problem in his plan, but Fibber won't be distracted. The Old Timer adds to the fun…

Mel Blanc – Miss Ugga Ugga Boo Beauty Contest. 470325

By Keith March 25, 2022Comedy, Mel Blanc1 Comment

It's time for the annual beauty contest,sponsored by the Royal Order of the Benevelent Zebra Lodge, and men across town show reactions to their girlfriends bathing suits. Good reactions, including…

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 – Good Side Of Pie Judge Lum. 460926

By Keith December 15, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The pie contest draws near, and ladies in town are trying to butter up Lum. The disgusting behavior is enough to put Lum off on women. He's just glad to…

Lum and Abner – Contest Is Too Expensive. 460925

By Keith December 13, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Apple sales are on the move, but not as much as Lum anticipated. All it takes is a few apples to make a pie, not the bushels of apples that…

Lum and Abner – Pie Baking Contest. 460924

By Keith December 10, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Now that Lum has a store full of apples, and had to borrow money from Abner to pay off his contest winner, how's he going to pay off his debts?…