Dinner – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – A Date With Professor Slone. 420923

By Keith December 8, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot Em Down store, Lum tells Abner why he is wore to a frazzle. He spent several hours with the new school teacher last night. What he thought…

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 – Dinner Party for Doc And La Trivia. ep488, 461029

By Keith October 29, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

With meat shortages a thing of the past, Fibber and Molly have a roast in the oven. Knowing that Doc Gamble and Mayor Latrivia have a date with their mutual…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Dinner At Dons House. ep597, 541114

By Keith August 11, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don implies that Jack is old during his introduction. Bob Crosby wants a ticket for the show for his brother Bing. Dennis talks about his winnings in a raffle, and…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Royal Visit. ep101, 431121

By Keith August 8, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve gets a letter from a guy who became the richest man from his college class. He even married a Countess. LeRoy and Marjorie plan on greeting them in style,…

Mama Blooms Brood – Sidney Comes To Dinner. ep4, 1934

By Keith April 3, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Mama is busy in the kitchen, because Sara's boyfriend is to visit for dinner. Mama and pop argue about relatives. Why don't the girls help in the kitchen? Well, you…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Philip Marlowe – The Green Flame. ep26, 490326

By Keith March 26, 2024Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe2 Comments

Getting ready for a big dinner on the town, Marlowe has his plans put on hold when a business woman phones him. The powerful woman makes it worth Philip's time,…

Jack Benny – Christmas Open House At Jack’s. ep354, 391224

By Keith December 24, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don whisks us to Jack's home in Beverly Hills where Rochester sings as he trims the tree. How are Trudy the ostrich, and Carmichael the polar bear doing? Mary enters…

Jack Benny – Jack Goes Duck Hunting. ep350, 391126

By Keith November 26, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

That man, who spared no expense in his Thanksgiving dinner, is introduced, but Mary teases Jack over his stingy holiday celebrations. Continued criticizing by Don and Phil darkens Jackâ€™s mood.…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Benny Invites George To Lunch. 490331

By Keith March 31, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

George and Gracie sit in the Brown Derby, waiting to have lunch with Jack Benny. George complains about jack being cheap, and his habit of not picking up the check.…

Thanksgiving cornucopia filled with a variety of foods from autumn harvest, including pumpkins, corn, apples, grapes, and gourds.

Casey, Crime Photographer – After Turkey, The Bill. ep213, 471127

By Keith November 23, 2020Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

We listen in to a drama of a gal being accused by her boyfriend of cheating on him while he spent time behind bars. Does he have anything to worry…