Driving – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Women Drivers. ep575, 490215

By Keith May 24, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The contraversy of men complaining about women drivers is in full swing at 79 Wistful Vista. Fibber talks about the fashion sense of one of the neighbors. The neighbor gave…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Jack Gets A Drivers License. ep493, 431205

By Keith December 5, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to Dennis asking Jack for a raise, and the jokes from the previous show are revisited. Dennis lets it out that Fred Allen will be returning to the air…

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 – Lum Wrecks the Car. 460529

By Keith July 12, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

We join Lum and Abner while they're on the road back to Pine Ridge in Lum's new car. Since Lum doesn't know how to drive, Abner has been giving him…

Phil Harris – Job At Rexall For Willie. 481107

By Keith November 7, 2020Comedy, Phil Harris

Alice and Phil get ready to drive to the band rehearsal. Phil isn't impressed by her driving skills. When Phil tries to take control over the band, but that crazy,…

Red Skelton – Juniors Camping Trip. 480910

By Keith September 10, 2020Comedy, Red Skelton

Rod O'Conner and Red joke about siphoning gasoline, and about being nervous before the show last week. Also about Red', and taking his new bride on a recent camping trip.…

Suspense – The Hitch Hiker. ep11, 420902

By Keith September 25, 2019Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Featuring Orson Wells. Originally aired on Mercury Theater of the Air. Orson gives a dramatic introduction to the thriller about to be performed. Heading out on a cross country road…

My Favorite Husband – Reminescing. 490701.

By Keith July 1, 2018Comedy, My Favorite Husband

A flashback episode that reviews a couple classic moments from earlier in the series. It's evening and in the living room, Liz is busy doing some scrapbooking. Though George wants…

Abbott and Costello – At The Ranch. ep94, 450405.

By Keith April 5, 2018Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Also titled: Trying to Hire the Andrews Sisters Though the show may seem like a rerun, it's actually a reproduction with a previous script. The orchestra leader has changed to…

Our Miss Brooks – Woman Driver. ep107, 501126

By Keith November 26, 2017Our Miss Brooks

The hopped up jalopy is the norm on high school campuses these days, and Miss Brooks tells about her recent encounter to Mrs Davis. Connie plans to propose to Conklin,…

Phil Harris – Drivers License Exam. 500521.

By Keith May 21, 2017Comedy, Phil Harris

A few weeks earlier Alice bought a new car, and has been driving with a permit. Today is her day to be tested for her drivers license. With the fender…