Distractions – Retro Radio Podcast

Let George Do It – The Lady in Distress. ep131, 490425

By Keith January 28, 2026Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

A frightened showgirl writes to George, afraid that her first real break in the business will be her last. Since George is away, Brooksie listens to the distressed woman. The…

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 – The Penny Weighing Machine. 420921

By Keith December 3, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

A teacher has been hired, Professor Marion Sloane, but school board president Lum Edwards isn't thrilled about the board going behind his back to hire the new teacher. To welcome…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – The Hiccups (A Good Nights Sleep). 480515

By Keith August 16, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

It's Friday night in the Andrews home when mom is harshly awakened by a sound in the night. Upon investigation she finds Archie sound asleep, except for a sudden outburst…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – Income Tax Forms Arrive. ep109, 440116

By Keith January 16, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – IRS Audits McGee. ep1427, 571102

By Keith July 2, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is so thrilled over a favorite TV show that he can't sleep, or relax. Nothing can spoil his mood, until he gets a letter from the IRS for an…

Archie Andrews – Going To Bed Early. 471115

By Keith March 23, 2024Archie Andrews, Comedy, Juvenile

All is peaceful and quiet in Riverdale as the Andrews family relaxes at home. Suddenly a yawning fit turns contagious. If everybody is so tired, why not just go to…

A black and white photo of an old-fashioned movie theater marquee with the name "Bijou" in large letters at the top. The marquee features several movie titles, including "The Lone Ranger Returns" and "East of Eden." A few people are visible walking past the theater on the sidewalk.

Vic and Sade – YY Flirtch Elected Best Looking Man. 400124

By Keith January 24, 2024Comedy, Vic and Sade

As Rush and Sade come home, Vic meets them with a special request. He needs some time without interuptions for a special job. Nope. He's not working on things from…

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 – Keep the Lawyer from Widow Abernathy. 470522

By Keith September 21, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Looking for his own loopholes, Mose Moots wants Lum's wedding to go through. He hired a lawyer to come to town to see how legal the accidental marriage between Cedric…

Fibber McGee and Molly – McGees Mustard Slogan (Fragment). ep591, 490920

By Keith June 28, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is all set to write a slogan for a contest. Molly sees a problem in his plan, but Fibber won't be distracted. The Old Timer adds to the fun…

Lum and Abner – Lum and Abner Discuss Superman. 470304

By Keith June 15, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

On the way to the county seat to present a last moment bit of legal evidence, Abner revisits some confusion on hung juries. In his nervousness, Lum tears out paper…