Impressions – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Diamond Stick Pin. ep421, 450102

By Keith January 13, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A topic ripe for argument is aunt Sarah. Is she as sweet and lovable as Molly claims, or as horrible and unspeakable as Fibber says? The door bell finds a…

Phil Harris and Alice Faye, a famous American couple in the entertainment industry, posing for a photograph

Phil Harris – Babysitters. 481212

By Keith December 12, 2023Comedy, Phil Harris

The scene is just after rehearsal for their radio show, and Alice complains about his choice of song. Just then, Mr. Scot, who Phil blew up a show or two…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Adventures of Gracie Allen – Gracie the Dramatic Actress. 361202

By Keith December 2, 2023Burns and Allen, Comedy

Adventures of Gracie - Gracie as A Dramatic Actress. 361202. Announcer, Ken Niles does the usual announcer things and delivers the opening commercial and introduces the players in the show.…

Father Knows Best – Moving to Chicago. ep176, 531105

By Keith November 5, 2023Comedy, Father Knows Best

When news comes to the Anderson home, everyone is excited about the move to Chicago. Mom is a little stunned, Betty starts phoning her friends to tell about moving… tomorrow…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Birthday Present Problem. 481128 (RetroExtra)

By Keith August 7, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Today's show notes are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Lum has received a telegram (was it delivered by Grandpappy Spears?) informing him of the demise…

Lum and Abner – Thanksgiving Dinner With Lum. 481121 (Retro Plus)

By Keith July 31, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Today's show notes are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Lum’s ”romance” of Miss Rowena, begun on the November 7 broadcast, begins to take on some…

Lum and Abner – Lum Becomes A Rodeo Cowboy. 481107 (Retro Extra)

By Keith July 10, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Direct from the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December 1998, here's the synopsis for this episode. Ezra Seestrunk actor Horace Murphy) drives up in front of the Jot 'Em Down…

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 – Cedric Takes Abner’s Place at Practice. 480908

By Keith April 24, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is all to happy to take over for Abner at polo practice. He gets to ride Abner's pony, wear Abner's cool uniform, and all he has to do is…

Lum and Abner – Teaching Abner How to Play Polo. 480907

By Keith April 21, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though Abner stood up to his wife Lizabeth last episode, he's back to being henpecked. He shares his trouble with Lizabeth's latest scheme. In fact, he's too embarrassed to be…

Lum and Abner – Abner’s Difficulty with Images Stamped on His Face with Indelible Ink. 480818

By Keith March 22, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

On a previous installment that apparently doesn't exist, Abner had been playing with a stamp pad, and now has indelible ink on his face. Cedric enters the Jot ‘Em Down…