Investments – Retro Radio Podcast

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Retirement. ep76, 1934

By Keith November 2, 2024Drama, Mama BloomNo Comments

note: this is the last episode in the series. At least the last one that exists. Don't let the title fool you, the storyline seems to continue. The blooms are…

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 – Telegram For Mr Silo. ep1067, 1936

By Keith August 17, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Sunny days have returned, and Mr Silo enjoys the front porch with Annie and Joe. They talk about the natural justice that was dished out to Mr Flint, and his…

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 – Vice President Cedric. 410527

By Keith May 30, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In trying to restock the Jot 'Em Down store with fresh merchandise, the guys are having trouble with coming up with cash. Cedric stops in trying to sell some fresh…

Mama Blooms Brood – Gold Mine Investment. ep9, 1934

By Keith April 12, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom1 Comment

The girls talk with mama about the deal that dad was just presented with. The chance of a lifetime to invest in a gold mine in Australia. Everybody is sold…

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 – Opening A Collection Agency. 490130

By Keith October 9, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

According to the Jot 'Em Down Journal of February, 1999: Lum decides to open the "Trace em, Chase 'Em, and Lace 'Em Collection Agency." Sister Simpson (Vivian Lasswell again) is…

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 – Using Abner’s Ranch to Open a Boys’ Camp for City Kids. 480922

By Keith May 17, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

At the La Cucarocha Dude Ranch Abner worries over where Cedric went. He’s nervous at closing the deal on the ranch he wants to buy. On top of his nerves,…

Lum and Abner – Squire Tries to Sell Swampland Oil Company Stock. 480803

By Keith March 3, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Ben Withers is in the Jot 'Em Down store, and learns from Lum how Squire got the skinning of his life when he outbid Abner for grandpap's swampland. The deal…

Crime Club – Death Is A Knockout. ep29, 470612

By Keith January 31, 2023Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

Take the easy chair by the window. Comfortable? Good. Here's a story about a golden opportunity that was melted down by murder. An up and coming boxer has gotten involved…

Lum and Abner – Income Tax Return. 480315

By Keith December 30, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum struggles over his income tax form, and wants Abner to help out. Can he explain his annual income and expenses to Abner? What kind of investments or assets will…

Lum and Abner – Formula Kills Potato Bugs. 470806

By Keith November 9, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The merits, and lack of them in the formula are discussed. It dyes clothes purple, but is more expensive than plain old dye. The gents review their back and forth…