Elections – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

"Two cowboys, Wild Bill Hickok and his trusty sidekick Jingles, ride their horses through a rocky landscape. Wild Bill holds a revolver in his right hand and Jingles holds a shotgun in his left. They both wear cowboy hats, bandanas and leather vests adorned with fringe. In the foreground, a buffalo stands in the grass, watching them pass by."

Wild Bill Hickock – Dark Horse Candidate. ep48, 520130

By Keith January 30, 2024Western, Wild Bill Hickock

A dark horse is a person or thing that is an unknown element. In the old West town where Jingles and Wild Bill find themselves an election is in progress.…

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 – Political Campaign. ep479, 460514

By Keith July 25, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As the McGee's arrive home from grocery shopping, they're greeted by Mayor Latricia. He needs to ask for political help from Fibber. Who might the mayor want to fill the…

Frank Merrywell – Ballot Box Mystery. 480515

By Keith December 31, 2022Detective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell

Frank shows off a slight of hand magic trick as he meets up with some of his college friends. Amid talking about the theater, dating, and other amusements, we learn…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Jealous Boyfriend. 430525 (RetroPlus)

By Keith July 31, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

The beginning of a special run of Amos and Andy episodes. A double feature that starts with Amos and Andy trying to make sense of the political parties in the…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack Hears An Echo and Sees a Psychiatrist. ep668, 481107

By Keith November 7, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Rochester tries to find something to whip up for Jack's breakfast. Jack reads the big news that Dewey just won the election. A famously incorrect news report as it turns…

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 – Trixie Van Duzen. 460709

By Keith September 3, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner has walked out after feeling that Lum should let him be manager of the new hotel. Today Dick Huddleston talks with Lum about the happenings of the kjob position.…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Another Chapter Of Buck Benny. ep270, 371107

By Keith August 29, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Don and Jack talk about his restful vacation at Palm Springs. Mary confirms at least some of what Jack said. Phil contributes by joking about Jacks car. When Kenny's line…

Eddie Cantor – Eddie Goes To UCLA. 480527

By Keith May 27, 2021Comedy, Eddie Cantor

The topic of jokes starts out with June brides and weddings. With this being leap year, the single ladies are empowered to ask men to get married, instead of having…

Lum and Abner – Abner Cooks Dinner. 460307

By Keith April 12, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lizabeth has crushed Abner's plan of being her secretary when she made her appointment. Instead, Abner has to fend for himself at home, since his woman is busy running the…

Lum and Abner – Trying To Talk To The Mayor. 460306

By Keith April 9, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The ballots have all been cast and counted, and the new mayor is Lizabeth Peabody. It is more than Abner can stand to have a feminine woman type person as…