Insurance – Retro Radio Podcast

AI rendered vintage-style illustration promoting a radio show called "Lum and Abner." It shows Lum explaining a case to a lawyer. Lum looks confused, scratching his head, while the lawyer studies a contract with a thought bubble showing a "Confession" paper. Another man sits across the table from Lum and the lawyer. The background includes a window and some office furniture. The text reads: "Lum and Abner, Lum explains the whole case to a lawyer, Old Time Radio."

Lum and Abner – Lum Abner And Squire Are Off To Court. 350704

By Keith September 9, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

With the court date looming, Lum attempts to practice his legal vocabulary while Dick catches up on Abner's contract blunders. Facing disastrous odds after accidentally spilling their defense to Squire's lawyer, Lum makes a desperate phone call to settle out of court.

Amos and Andy. A tense scene between two men in a vintage setting, likely mid-20th century. Kingfish, the man on the left wears a hat, vest, and has a cast on his leg; he is gesturing angrily at the man on the right, who wears glasses and a white lab coat, holding a clipboard and looking concerned. The background features old radio equipment, a microphone, and a sign that reads "Amos and Andy Insurance Fraud." A woman stands in the background observing.

Amos and Andy – Insurance Fraud. ep24, 440317

By Keith July 28, 2026Amos and Andy, Comedy

Kingfish and Amos discuss the newly rekindled love between Andy and Madam Queen when Henry Porter enters to sell Kingfish on renewing his policy. After hearing the benefit of getting…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Tries to Give up Smoking. ep253, 470528

By Keith May 28, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve works on his end dove the month reports in the water Commissioner’s office. His attention is disrupted by the unwanted advances of an insurance salesman. He manages to apply…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Earl Chadwick Matter. ep50, 500523

By Keith May 20, 2026Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

A man who has been claimed to be dead four years ago is seen alive. Now the insurance company needs to verify the matter and either prove fraud, or learn…

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 – Squire Donates Abners Insurance Money. 350221

By Keith March 4, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Use it for sick kids. Easy even for babies to digest, and helps them recover from sickness. Ready for another visit to Pine Ridge? Let's go! Abner is afraid…

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – Pearl Carrasa. ep46, 500425

By Keith December 30, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

The insurance investigation for Johnny involves not the criminal with the goods, but the victim. It's off to prison to interview the death row inmate to try to locate the…

Fred Allen (Town Hall Tonight) The Mumbo, Or Who Stole The Elephant From Billy Nose. ep68, 360122

By Keith December 30, 2025Comedy, Fred Allen2 Comments

The show opens with the crowds entering the Town Hall, and the Ipanna Singers singing, I Feel a Song Coming On. Fred reads from the Town Hall Bulletin, making note…

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George Is Kidnapped By A Gangster. 400930

By Keith September 30, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

At the end of the last episode, George was disguised as a woman, and whisked away by a notorious gangster. Today, he's still missing, which we learn as Gracie talks…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Melanie Carter and the Un-Nice Niece. ep25, 491112

By Keith September 24, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Johnny gets called on a case to protect a little old lady. The spry, flirtatious wheelchair bound lady tells of her worries that after her husbands' death years ago where…

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner Coat Of Arms. 420723

By Keith September 22, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The insurance business has been slow, so Squire Skimp pops into the Jot Em Down store to try to sell an insurance policy to Lum and Abner for the baby.…