Letters – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Special Routine For Alka Seltzer. 410819

By Keith July 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store, we find Lum and Abner answering a phone call to take an order for Sister Simpson. They seem to be out of Alka Seltzer,…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – The Elves And The Shoemaker. ep3, 420905

By Keith March 30, 2024Juvenile, Lets Pretend

After reading a request from a fan letter, the Pretenders get ready to perform it. First a ride in an old-fashioned stage coach to get us to storyland. It's the…

Buster Brown Gang – Billy Stanley.441014

By Keith February 17, 2024Buster Brown, Juvenile

Join Smiling Ed for more fun than a barrel of monkeys, it's Buster Brown and his gang. The crazy characters, Mousie and Froggie pitch in for some joking around. Ed…

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 To Be A Family Man. 400122

By Keith January 22, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum and Abner are anxiously awaiting the widow Beaumont's arrival, after she sent a telegram to announce her coming to Pine Ridge to meet Lum. Lum has gotten himself all…

A black and white photo of an old-fashioned movie theater marquee with the name "Bijou" in large letters at the top. The marquee features several movie titles, including "The Lone Ranger Returns" and "East of Eden." A few people are visible walking past the theater on the sidewalk.

Vic and Sade – A Letter From Aunt Bess, Sewing Buttons. 431001

By Keith October 1, 2023Comedy, Vic and Sade

Audio is a little muffled. Sade is on the phone, talking with Ruthie, and needs to finish sewing on a button. Russel comes home with a letter from Aunt Bess…

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 Discusses Visit to Draft Board 480719

By Keith February 17, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is the latest victim of the 5 year old letters. Today we find Lum on the phone, trying to iron out problems with his bookkeeping. The mix up with…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Receives Draft Notice; It Was Mailed in 1943. 480716

By Keith February 15, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Even though grandpap hates Grimey Ludlow so much, he went to drive over for a visit… huh? Abner talks to Lum about why he did it. A batch of five…

Lum and Abner – Five Year Old Letter Makes Grandpap Think Grimy Ludlow is Coming to Visit. 480715

By Keith February 13, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a little scratchy and skips some. Ben Withers talks to Lum and Abner about a letter from Grimey Ludlow. What’s Ben trying to say? Lum has trouble figuring…

Blair of the Mounties – The Train Wreckers Mystery. ep12, 380418

By Keith August 4, 2022Blair of the Mounties, Detective and Mystery

Rolling back the clock from the modern date of 1938, Inspector Blair relives his earlier days in service during the Great War. It's 1914, and he is on the guard…

Lum and Abner – The Voice Needs Protection from Lynch Mob. 470403

By Keith July 29, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Still unsure what to charge Squire with, in regards to being the Voice, he was let go. Abner feels they ought to find something to charge him on, but a…