Contracts – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner- Abner Asks Listeners To Vote For Lum. 350222

By Keith March 6, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Carlton Brickert advises listeners the flashlight offer ends soon. Now, let's see what's happening down in Pine Ridge. Abner takes criticism over his efforts to get his money back, after…

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 Donates Abners Insurance Money. 350221

By Keith March 4, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Horlicks: Use it for sick kids. Easy even for babies to digest, and helps them recover from sickness. Ready for another visit to Pine Ridge? Let's go! Abner is afraid…

Lum and Abner Operating The Pine Ridge Matrimonial Bureau 350118

By Keith January 14, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks, for a light meal that's easy to digest. No more indigestion from a heavy lunch, and such an aid to weight control. With the end of the oil boom…

Lum and Abner – Pine Ridge Oil Boom is Over. 350109

By Keith January 12, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks, when you are most susceptible to disease and sickness, just drink a cup of hot Horlicks to feel your best. The word is out; the oil well was really…

Lum and Abner – Squire Receives a Visit. 350108

By Keith January 9, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks, a rich, cool, refreshing flavor that you won't get tired of. It builds strong bones, and is even good for kids. After learning they sold out to Squire Skimp,…

Lum and Abner – Squire Skimp President of SW Oil. 350107

By Keith January 7, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Sponsored by Horlicks: nourishing, easy to digest, a fine weight control lunch for overweight people. The Southwest Oil company is no more. Lum and Abner are surprised to learn they…

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 – Lum And Abner Owe Squire Money. 420820

By Keith October 29, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Legal fees have shot up, and doubts are raised that the gold mine has any worth. Them bank fellers know everything, and when Lum's credit reputation is called out, he…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Don Still Won’t Sign His Contract. ep680, 490130

By Keith July 27, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Dennis opens the show to remind us of last week's incident with Don refusing to sign his contract. Flashback to Jack's house where Dennis and Rochester talk. Jack is busy…

Jack Benny – Don Won’t Sign His Contract. ep679, 490123

By Keith July 20, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to Jack's house where Don is trying to renegotiate his contract. When a stalemate is reached, Jack sends Don to a room to think it over, and locks him…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack Tries to Rehire the Sportsmen. ep611, 470302

By Keith March 2, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

At the end of last week's show, Jack fired the Sportsmen. Can he justify himself to the sponsor on his decision? Will his contract with the quartet support Jack's case…