Jails – Retro Radio Podcast

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 Horse was Stolen from Dallas. 480810

By Keith March 15, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Stuck in their jail cell, and with Abner's bogus confession of bank robbery keeping them there, they make the decision to come clean with their jailer. They try to tell…

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 – Switching PersonAlities. 470528

By Keith September 28, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

A chapter closes, and the end of a brief era arrives when the Meadowlark Restaurant closes it's doors. The equipment has all been sold to Ben Withers to use in…

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 – Masquerade Party. ep181, 381129

By Keith August 15, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

There's a Costume party that Fibber is dressed up to attend. He's in a prisoner's outfit, but when his cab has a blow out he's forced to walk the rest…

Lum and Abner – Ben Tells How He Caught the Voice. 470402

By Keith July 27, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The Voice had been revealed to be Squire Skimp, and today Abner wonders how Ben Withers put it all together. Lum says it was all a ploy to sell insurance…

Lum and Abner – Still More Problems For Abner. 450614

By Keith November 25, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

The recent surprise witness turned out to be Dr Drill, the inventor of the robot. Will Abner be in extra trouble for stealing Robert? We join Squire and Dr Drill…

Lum and Abner – More On Contents Of The Box. 450509

By Keith October 16, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

After opening the box, Lum tries to get in touch with the town Marshall. He's out of town, and left the jail in the care of Willie DeBoozler. Should Lum…

Our Miss Brooks – Student Government Day. ep240, 490116.

By Keith May 4, 2019Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

Teachers often get roped into various school projects, and Connie Brooks is no different. She has had to change her pace from the English classroom to teach a Civics class.…

Boston Blackie – Kidnapped Murderer. 490316.

By Keith March 16, 2019Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

As Faraday is in the middle of interrogating a suspect, Boston Blackie enters, and takes the man away. What is he, nuts? No, just certain that Farraday has the wrong…

Burns and Allen – Gracie Writes a Play. 401216.

By Keith December 16, 2018Burns and Allen, Comedy

As they often do, George and Gracie enter to joke about dating other people, and their fashionable nightlife. Topics also include Christmas shopping, and Senor Lee's crazy butchering of the…

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar – Cuban Jewel Matter. 510919

By Keith September 19, 2018Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Stolen jewels are on their way to Cuba, and its up to Johnny to intercept them. Posing as a reporter, Johnny finds himself in a Cuban jail on the way…