Efficiency – 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 – 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,…

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 – The Time Organizer. ep585, 490426

By Keith June 14, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber admonishes Molly about her ability to handle her daily chors, and brags how he can juggle several things at once. All it takes is to schedule things for maximum…

Great Gildersleeves – Gildy’s New Secretary. ep320, 490323

By Keith March 23, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Great men through the ages have always had women troubles, and the great Gildersleeves is no exception. A montage of incidents with his dipsy secretary demonstrate his growing frustration, and…

Mel Blanc – Efficiency Expert. 460910

By Keith September 10, 2020Comedy, Mel Blanc

Mel's girlfriend thinks he needs help with sloppy business practices. The efficiency expert has ideas, but none that include good customer service skills. Putting the recommendations into place, Mel is…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Must Pass His Exam. 451120

By Keith July 8, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

Dealing with the latest idea from the sarge, Lum, and Abner study up on modern techniques in customer service. They distract themselves by wondering about that letter from the marital…

Lum and Abner – A Romance For The Sarge. 451108

By Keith June 24, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

The gents are forced to keep cleaning the store, as Miss Hartford insists the place needs to be painted. In a moment of confusion over the shape of a spinal…

Lum and Abner – Jot Em Down Store No Longer Bankrupt. 451107

By Keith June 22, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

Despite her best efforts in making the store profitable, Miss Hartford has made plenty of folks upset with her. Today in the store, Lum and Abner decide they can't put…

Lum and Abner – The Sarge Must Go. 451106

By Keith June 19, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

Miss Hartford, the new store manager has managed to collect on outstanding debts that the gents let go for too long. Today, the clean up in the store includes Lum's…

Lum and Abner – Collecting Unpaid Bill From Grandpap. 451101

By Keith June 15, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though the gents tried to tell their new employee, Miss Hartford, they didn't like to collect on bills from their friends she isn't having any of it. Today in the…

Lum and Abner – Collecting Unpaid Bills. 451031

By Keith June 12, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

After having their new store manager go over the books, the gents learn the store is bankrupt. Today the recently discharged veteran, Sgt Hartford is late for work for her…