Contractors – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Big Red School House. ep44, 500404

By Keith November 5, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

A fire in a little red schoolhouse has Johnny Dollar investigating in small town America. A land developer tells how the schoolhouse was his first project to renovate the town…

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 – Squire Suggests a Contractor. 420427

By Keith May 21, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is still camped out in front of the Jot 'Em Down store, but Lum has cooked up an idea that might lure him off the property. Lum intends to…

American actress and singer Alice Faye. She is seated in a chair, wearing a white blouse and dark skirt, and is looking off to the side with a slight smile on her face. The background is dark and there is a decorative pattern visible on the wall behind her. Shepherd Conservation Society.

Phil Harris – Morbid Wal Paper (The Kangarooo). ep93, 490306

By Keith March 6, 2022Comedy, Phil Harris

Alice talks to the girls about her idea to redecorate. It seems that part of the show has been snipped, as it switches abruptly to the following scene. Remley is…

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 – Duncan Can Get GI Loan. 461028

By Keith January 26, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is upset that his priority for his building project was turned down. If he were a war veteran he might qualify, a matter which leads into Lum talking about…

Box 13 – Three to Die. ep23, 490123

By Keith January 23, 2022Box 13, Detective and Mystery

Dan recieves a letter to meet a man who is in charge of building a tunnel under the river. There is trouble with sabotage that will cause him to finish…

Lum and Abner – Duncans Father In Law Causes Problems. 461023

By Keith January 21, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is once again showing off his lack of customer service skills, when US Quincey wonders at having hidden soap powder under the counter. Despite clearing up some troubles with…

Lum and Abner – Mr. Duncan Wants To See The Lot. 461021

By Keith January 17, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner shows off his customary lack of customer service skills as he sends Mousey Gray on his way, and out of the store. Grandpap enters to argue with Abner, and…

Lum and Abner – Complaints On The Building. 461016

By Keith January 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Things are not all pleasant in Lum's construction paradise. After he started his new business idea, Lum is discovering some of the troubles of orchestrating his contractors. He's also not…

Lum and Abner – Lum Tricked Widow Cobb. 461014

By Keith January 7, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

As Lum reads trade magazines for the construction business, Abner gets a little confused over what blueprints are. His debts with the church piano are behind him, but now Lum…

Lum and Abner – Widow Cobb Interferes. 461009

By Keith January 3, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner reviews the story thus far with grandpap, about the construction project that Lum has arranged. He had picked rivals who had once been trying to date the widow. A…