Honesty – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Is Cedric One Of The Deputies. 420210

By Keith February 12, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Diogenes Smith's contest to find the most honest man has the town in an uproar. Not only to be found as the most honest person, but in suspicion over who…

Lum and Abner – Diogenes Deputies Could Be Anyone. 420209

By Keith February 10, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new stranger in town has everybody eager to imitate his honest ways. Cedric even goes as far as to dress like Diogenes, and even carrying a lantern like him.…

Lum and Abner – Squires Overdue Bill. 420206

By Keith February 7, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Last episode we met the much talked about Diogenes Smith, and his $10k reward for the most honest man in the community. Mousey Gray talks to Lum about the contest…

Lum and Abner – A Reward For Honesty. 420205

By Keith February 5, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpappy Spears is in the library to study up on playing the mandolin. Does he even have one? Abner is doubtful over the new venture. The discussion comes round to…

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 – An Honest Man. 420203

By Keith February 3, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner and Cedric are in the Jot 'Em Down store today, discussing Cedric’s new hobby of being a junior detective. He also wants to get a bunch of lapel buttons…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Tony Is Arrested For Robbery. ep1026, 1936

By Keith July 13, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

A letter to the sponsor testifies how Ovaltine helped a boy recover from an auto accident. Helping him gain weight, settle his nerves, and help him sleep better. A description…

Wild Bill Hickock – Fightin’ The Bits. ep57, 520229

By Keith February 29, 2024Western, Wild Bill Hickock

It's round up time, and a young son of a rancher wants to do his own thing by going to town and having some fun. His path crosses that of…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Has To Tell the Truth For An Hour. ep236, 400220

By Keith February 20, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens up by playing, I Know That You Know. Rehearsing a speech to honor George Washington, the president known for truth, Fibber plays fast and loose with the…

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

X Minus One – Skulking Permit. ep38, 560213

By Keith February 13, 2024Science Fiction, X Minus One

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 – Abner’s Marriage License Lost, and Must Marry Lizabeth Again. 480721

By Keith February 22, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

To prove that he’s really married, Lum is ready to put his seal as notary public on Abner’s paperwork. He just wants to see that marriage license one more time…