Gale_Gordon – Page 5 – 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 – Fibbers New Pipe. ep583, 490412

By Keith June 7, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Every man tries out a new fashion every once in a while. Fibber has a new fad. He has taken to smoking a pipe. Molly isn't exactly impressed, but is…

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

Flash Gordon – On The Planet Mongo. ep1, 350427`

By Keith April 27, 2022Adventure, Flash Gordon

Straight from the pages of the Hearst newspapers, Comic Weekly brings one of it's popular features to life. Flash Gordon and Dale Hardin find them parachuting to Earth, after their…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Kramer’s Cash Register. ep582, 490405

By Keith April 5, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

In opening, Harlow plugs a featured article in the Saturday Evening Post about the show. Ah, the days of the old fashioned pharmicist, nowadays the drugstore is the all purpose…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Thousand Pound Inheritance. ep581, 490329

By Keith March 29, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber has received a letter from a London law firm, informing him of an inheritance from a rich uncle. He is to receive 1000 pounds Sterling. In 1949 dollars that…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – The Auction. 500319

By Keith March 19, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

The cast members are meeting together to decide how to raise money for a bigger and better playground. Connie and Boynton are the faculty supervisors, while Walter and Harriet are…

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 – Adelines Hat Shop. ep313, 490202

By Keith February 2, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

After dinner, Gildersleeve relaxes his overstuffed body in his overstuffed chair, as the kids try to make him comfortable. Marjorie mentions Adelines past as a hat shop owner, and that…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Burns and Allen – Gracie Looking for a Job. 461219

By Keith November 23, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

Wanting to earn some money of her own, Gracie applies for a job. After her confusing application process is done, she goes to the floor to learn the ropes from…

Fibber McGee and Molly – McGee’s Tune. ep556, 480601

By Keith September 21, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber rushes home all excited, because hehas written a song that he thinks will be a big hit. He already has a name for it, Fibber's Tune. The Old Timer…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fishing Season Opens. ep553, 480511

By Keith August 10, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly and Doc Gamble join Fibber for a fishing trip. After a battle of wits, Fibber and Doc make a wager on who can catch the biggest fish. As Doc…

Our Miss Brooks – Twin Orphans. 550805

By Keith August 5, 2021Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

A constant problem of schools is the overcrowded classroom. Miss Brooks and Walter Denton discuss the overcrowding as they rearrange the desks to try to make more room. As they…