Mistakes – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – New Years Celebration. ep38, 351230

By Keith July 8, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

On our way to 79 Wistful Vista, Rico Marceli plays, O Lady Be Good. The McGees are getting all dressed up for the big New Years shindig. Molly doesn't agree…

Container of popcorn on a table with a film reel.

Great Gildersleeve – Leila’s Antique Vase. 1957

By Keith February 20, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Featuring Willard Waterman. Gildy is surprised at home when Leila pops in as he is taking his tool kit to the basement. She marvels at his tools, and wants him…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Dog License. ep240, 400319

By Keith March 19, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, I Got Rhythm. Fate approaches 79 Wistful Vista in the form of a man with a sack on his back. The mail man helps dispose of…

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 – Last Week’s Mistakes. 491113

By Keith November 13, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

`After the performance on last week's show, Jack feels the need to call a meeting. One by one, Jack complains about Phil, Mary, and Dennis. Jack replays recordings from the…

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 – Learning to Be a Radio Announcer. 470423

By Keith August 19, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner seems to be having some regrets at the rearranged division of labor at the new radio station. Lum has taken control, and it's only moments before Cedric and Abner…

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 – The Elk’s Club Mortgage. ep578, 490308

By Keith March 8, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Life is full of unsolved mysteries, but one of the most pressing is why the Elks club would make Fibber their Financial Secretary. He writes a speach to deliver at…

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

Vic and Sade – Smelly Cuts Rushes Hair. 421120

By Keith November 20, 2020Comedy, Vic and Sade

Vic is in high spirits as he comes home, but he finds Rush in need of help. He isn't in serious trouble, but is afraid to admit to Vic about…

Whistler – Confession. 460708

By Keith July 8, 2019Suspense and Horror, Whistler

Life had lost its meaning for Martin, and we find him trying to take out a high dollar life insurance policy. Why is each company turning him down? Why is…

Phil Harris – Phil is Drafted. ep84, 490102.

By Keith May 13, 2019Comedy, Phil Harris

A letter comes in the mail for Phil, but Alice tries to tell him that it's the wrong address, and for some other guy named Phil Harris. Phil's curiosity is…

Gunsmoke – The Mistake. ep153, 550319.

By Keith May 1, 2019Gunsmoke, Western

Matt meets Kitty on the streets early in the morning. She's on her way to do some horseback riding, and Matt is already well on a trend of making mistakes…