Mail – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee And Molly – Bad Mail Service. ep506, 470304

By Keith March 4, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is expecting some mail, and feels that the mail service is somehow holding out on him. He decides to write a letter of complaint. The McGee's maid, Lena enters…

Lum and Abner – Information From Course. 411020

By Keith September 9, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though Lum's worries over his fake broken leg aren't over, and we hear a little of the events that transpired at Sunday School related to the fake injury, there's a…

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 – Fibber Delivers The Mail. ep200, 390411

By Keith October 25, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is clear, but fades and grows. It's worse near the beginning, but gets better. Today we find Fibber working as a mailman. He makes the rounds to visit 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 – A Present from Pearl. 470407

By Keith August 1, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner is expecting an important package in the mail from his daughter, Pearl. He's jumpy, and nervous as he anticipates what secret present might be in the package. Does Lum…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Jack Decides To Trade In The Maxwell. 490424

By Keith April 24, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's home in Beverly Hills Rochester comments on Jack's preparations he takes to get ready for his performances in television. Such exotic behavior. He's joined by Polly before the…

Art VanHarvey, Bernardine Flynn, Paul Rhimer, and Bill Eidleson

Vic and Sade – Miltons Dirt In Fruit Jars. 400415

By Keith April 15, 2022Comedy, Vic and Sade2 Comments

jVic and Rush are at home, talking at the library table. Rush has a great idea to raise enough money to pay off all his debts. Vic listens to the…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Murder Mystery. 380110.

By Keith January 10, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Sponsored by Grape Nuts. George and Gracie talk about going dancing, and being on their best behavior. The conversation moves to Gracie's uncle, and his living arrangements. Bandleader, Ray Noble…

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 – Money Is Counterfeit. 460423

By Keith May 24, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

As the guys anticipated a return back on their chest of Confederate money, a last moment phone call reveals a secret. Though it was found to be counterfeit Confederate money,…

Jack Benny – End Of The Contest. 451230

By Keith December 30, 2018Comedy, Jack Benny

The contest ended on December 24th, bt it will still take a couple of weeks to sort through the overwhelming results. Join Jack and Mary at home as they review…

Lum and Abner – Junk Mail. 440928

By Keith November 2, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

The triumphal entry is over, and its back to business as usual in Pine Ridge for the gents. They have a back log of mail to read. A bag of…