Jobs – Retro Radio Podcast

A Day in the Life of Dennis Day – Room Rent Due. ep88, 480925

By Keith May 14, 2026Comedy, Dennis Day

Dennis opens with a song, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. In the Anderson home, Mrs. Anderson grows impatient when Dennis is three weeks late on his rent. Dennis is…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Wants New Job to Keep up with Bronco. ep428, 520102

By Keith January 2, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Expecting opportunity to knock soon, Gildersleeve’s welcomes a visit from judge Hooker. Although they exchange New Year’s greetings, Gildersleeve’s is not feeling respected. The judge recognizes Gildersleeve jealousy over bronco’s…

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 – Master Of the Kennel. ep40, 360113

By Keith June 3, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

After an opening song, and message from the sponsor, we join the McGee's at home. Molly is tired of having Fibber around, since his recent sale of his business. Fibber…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – A Job For Bronco. ep339, 491116

By Keith May 1, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In the Gildersleeve home, young love competes with old love for the use of the parlor. With romantic intentions interrupted, the foursome of Gildersleeve and Catherine Milford, and Marjorie and…

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 – Lum Rents Out The Library. 420119

By Keith January 13, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has been trying to get Abner to cave in and hire him back, but at the same time Abner is trying to maintain his firm stance to hold Lum…

Lum and Abner – Lum Has A Nervous Breakdown. 420116

By Keith January 10, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

On the first day of his job working for Abner, Mousey learns that he was only hired to teach a Lum a lesson. Abner is ready to be charitable to…

Lum and Abner – Must Close the Bank. 410916

By Keith August 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has gone to the county seat to close a big deal to merge the Pine Ridge bank with the one there. In the Jot 'Em Down store, Abner fills…

Frank Merrywell – Unwelcome Rescue. 480703

By Keith July 29, 2024Detective and Mystery, Frank Merrywell

Frank and Bart are spending their summer working as lifeguards at Coney Island. The amusement park attractions feature a human cannonball, and Frank needs to stay in the water as…

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 – Goes To Work. ep919, 351023

By Keith May 18, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

After the announcer reminds the kiddies of 1935 Dow to get their special birthstone ring, just like Annie's, we revisit Mr. Kissling and Jake. Annie and Joe are called upon…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Piano Lessons. ep105, 490411

By Keith April 11, 2024Comedy, My Friend Irma

Features Joan Banks as Jane Stacey, and Marie Wilson as Irma Petersen. Irma decides to better herself and take piano lessons. Unfortunately, Jane had to let the piano go back…