Deals – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Property Deal Goes Sour. 420525

By Keith June 30, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum and Abner had been stuck with some worthless property, Cedric had learned about the fake letter that lured them into the sale. He refuses to believe it's a…

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 – Jewels On Squires Property. 420522

By Keith June 27, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum still seeks a worthy manuscript for his new publishing house, and Abner frets over the bills of the Jot 'Em Down store. We find them in the store, reading…

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 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…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – A Super Picture. ep53, 1934

By Keith July 26, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake is at home, and not feeling well. His pain is over the 200 suits of armor that his studio now owns. Can Becky explain that Sidney has to learn…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – One Hundred More Arrive. ep52, 1934

By Keith July 24, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

at the movie studio, Jake is trying to connect with someone on the telephone. Becky arrives and tries to work on a crossword puzzle, while Jake is trying to strike…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Eighty Thousand Dollar Price. ep38, 1934

By Keith June 19, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Sam joins Jake and Becky at the business to prepare discussing the sale of their knee pants factory. The business has been such a part of their lives over the…

Lum and Abner – Lum Makes New Deal With Squire. 400322

By Keith March 22, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a bit mushy. In the Jot 'Em Down store, Lum and Abner talk about their upcoming movie. Squire pops in to talk about his taking over the store,…

Danger, Doctor Danfield – The Case of the Counterfeit Ten Dollar Bills. ep19, 46122

By Keith February 9, 2024Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

Audio is a bit muffled sounding. As Rusty Fairfax and Doc Danfield go out for the evening, his reputation precedes him. Also, Dan seems to have passed a counterfeit $10…

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 to Get Rid of His Half of the Store. 480826

By Keith April 5, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Down to his absolute last possessions, Abner plans to get rid of his stock in the store by a grab bag sale. Grandpap helps to get the sacks ready. For…

Lum and Abner – Abner to Get 250 Dollars Reward. 480811

By Keith March 17, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

The mix up with the stolen horse swapped from the Gypsies has been resolved. Lum and Abner are back in the Jot 'Em Down store, and back to making deals…