Customer_Service – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello- Job at A Department Store, With Claire Trevor. ep64, 440511

By Keith November 26, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

When Lou enters, he tells about relatives who were visiting on his uncle’s ranch. Jokes about livestock and farmwork are the theme of the day. Ken Niles arrives with the…

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 – Sleeping On The Job Again. 420515

By Keith June 18, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

While Lum has been using the printing press to print material for the store, Abner has been left in charge of the store. Both Abner and grandpap are caught sleeping…

Lum and Abner – Modern Salesmanship Book Arrives. 410930

By Keith August 15, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new book of 60 salesmanship secrets has arrived, and Lum is thrilled at the huge profits he stands to make. He doesn't realize it, but he's a little confused…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Mcgee’s Mind Plumbers Hardware Store. ep249, 400521

By Keith May 21, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, Liza. After the grudge match of checkers last week to solve the fight between Fibber and Gildersleeve, the game seems to drag along. Tempers have toned…

Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

Gasoline Alley – Stung By the Stork. ep4, 480806

By Keith September 8, 2023Gasoline Alley, Juvenile

As announced in the opening of this episode, the title for this show should be: Adventure of the Musicians Ignition. Skeeter gets on to his partner, Wilmer, about his constant…

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 – Business Psychology. 471002

By Keith December 7, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum tries to give Abner a lesson in marketing. Will Abner pick up on the new psychology of sales? The gents try to brush up on their customer service skillss,…

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 Hines Arrives. 461216

By Keith March 25, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Doc Ben Withers mans the Jot 'Em Down store when a bum pops in at the referral of Willie DeBoozler. Will the bum get a hand out from Doc? Lum…

Lum and Abner – Abner Gets Laryngitis. 461118

By Keith February 21, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

We look in on the Jot 'Em Down store to learn that Lum and Abner are taking care of business at the county seat. Cedric tries to take a grocery…

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…

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 – Who Will Be Bellhop. 460724

By Keith September 24, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dick Huddleston talks with Abner about the strange hotel guests, and their suspicions that Trixie isn't as innocent as Lum believes she is. Cedric enters and we're reminded that Lum…