Mix_ups – Retro Radio Podcast

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 Tries To Break His Contract With The Sportsmen. ep594, 461103

By Keith November 3, 2024Comedy, Jack BennyNo Comments

In flashback again, we look in at Jack's house as he talks about the aftermath of Halloween pranks. Jack has called the cast together with good news from the sponsor.…

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 – Buy Or Sell. ep49, 480315

By Keith March 16, 2024Comedy, My Friend Irma

Features Marie Wilson as Irma, and Cathy Lewis as Jane. The hectic life at her office has Jane down, and feeling distracted. She compares notes with Irma about farms, and…

Archie Andrews – Christmas Shopping. 471213

By Keith December 13, 2023Archie Andrews, Comedy, Juvenile

Relax, it's time once again for your favorite comic book characters, Archie Andrews and all his gang. It's Saturday afternoon as Fred Andrews enjoys his newspaper in the living room.…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Coming Out Party (RetroExtra). 491116

By Keith October 30, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cupid has let loose with is arrow, and love strikes in Pine Ridge. It's not Lum this time. Instead, Andy is in love with Zazu Pitts, but she doesn't know…

Lum and Abner – Lum Has A Rival For Rowena’s Affections. (Retro Extra)490109

By Keith September 18, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

As provided by the Jot 'em Down Journal of February, 1999: Lum's romance with Ezra Seestrunk's cousin Rowena (Isabel Randolph) cranks back up again after having been dormant for the…

Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

Gasoline Alley – The Adventure of the Unaccustomed Public Speaker. ep11, 480924

By Keith September 16, 2023Gasoline Alley, Juvenile

Audio is poor and muffled. Visit with your favorite friends from Gasoline Alley. The garage is a beehive of activity. As they work, Wilmer brags about his prowess at public…

Bulldog Drummond – Claim Check Murders. 470117

By Keith September 13, 2023Bulldog Drummond, Detective and Mystery

Visiting a seedy bar, Drummond takes Denny to meet up with Roxy. What's the exchange all about? Is this all just a case of mistaken identity? An envelope with a…

Lum and Abner – Balancing The Books. 490102 (Retro plus)

By Keith September 11, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

As provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of February, 1999: The first show of the new year brings an immediately noticeable change. The "three rings on the phone" opening,…

Lum and Abner – The Store is Partially on Someone’s Property. 48103 (RetroExtra)

By Keith June 5, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Show description is taken from the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: The first "regular" episode of the new series does not…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Dyeing Easter Eggs. 500409

By Keith April 9, 2023Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

It's that time of year, and we find Connie Brooks and Mrs Davis in the kitchen diing Easter eggs. Harriot pops in to get the eggs on to boil. The…