Hints – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Does Leroy Need a Mother. ep110, 440123

By Keith January 23, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Or: Eve and Gildy Get Together. Leroy has been a sweet little angel around the house lately. Very helpful, and on his best behavior. The reason is soon learned when…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Taking a Memory Course. 571221

By Keith September 24, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

For self-improvement Fibber wants to take a memory course, but the doubtful Molly claims she knows goldfish with better memories than Fibber. Time has gone on too long to suit…

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 – Wedding Anniversary. ep481, 460528

By Keith August 8, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly, and Mrs Carstairs chat in the beauty parlor, comparing notes on how they each remind their husbands about their anniversaries. Will the new hairdo and dress do the trick?…

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 – No Christmas Presents for Lum. 471222

By Keith December 19, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Wether out of bashfulness, politeness, or false modesty, Lum has told everyone not to get hima Christmas gift, but as he talks to everybody, he fishes for what they may…

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 – Doc Moves into the Store. 461105

By Keith February 7, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the botched welcome yesterday, Lum frets over the impression he made on Doc Withers. From hearing Abner, the Doc is a jovial, and forgiving sort. The folks at the…

Phil Harris – Buying Alice A Christmas Present. ep159, 501217

By Keith December 17, 2017Comedy, Phil Harris

What can Phil get for a person who has it all? Alice already has a vacuum and an ironing board. Will Phil pick up on her subtle hints that she'd…

Lum and Abner – Abner Hires Lum To Work In The Store. 440106

By Keith November 8, 2017Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has been hit hard by bad luck. Today Abner rings the fire alarm to announce the sales promotions in the store. Lum enters, and sees his opening to hint…

Lum and Abner – Lum Lost Everything In The Fire. 440105

By Keith November 6, 2017Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum's motion picture business was virtually wiped out by a fire. Today we find grandpap and Abner talking about the hard luck. Will it appear as arson to the insurance…

Perry Mason – Kate Clement Found Unconcious. 500502.

By Keith May 2, 2012Drama, Perry Mason

Seemingly everyday unrelated events can take a significant turn. Emotions run high for Kate Clemmens that culminate in the sound of a gunshot. Can it be? The scene changes to…