Money – Retro Radio Podcast

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Abner And Cedric To Retire. 420319

By Keith March 31, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Once Abner has discovered Cedric's secret, and found that he also has the same magic power, the two of them look through catalogs of goodies to order. The two revel…

Lum and Abner – The Secret Is Revealed. 420317

By Keith March 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The mystery surrounding Cedric, Mr Adams, and the large sums of money continues. Abner grills Cedric to share his magic secret, but he won't tell. Maybe a little sweet talking,…

Lum and Abner – Mr Adams Arrives. 420316

By Keith March 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is the center of curious happenings. To get to his secret behind the large sums of money he has been spending, Lum made him a partner in the store.…

Lum and Abner – A Magic Lantern. 420312

By Keith March 21, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After hearing grandpap recount the story of Aladdin and the magic lamp, and in light of the way Cedric has been spending money, Lum begins to think the lantern that…

Lum and Abner – Cedric Is Rich. 420310

By Keith March 19, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap is in the library and tells Lum about the story of King Midas. Lum wonders if Cedric has somehow become like King Midas. He's had a lot of money…

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 – Gildy The Song Writer. ep331, 490921

By Keith March 6, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve is faced with getting Marjorie and Leroy new school clothes and supplies. Though Leroy is all too willing to drop out so Marjorie will have the extra cash for…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Red Ryder (NBCB) Christmas Story. 481223

By Keith December 23, 2024Western

Little Beaver hangs out with kids on the school playground, and he's soon on his way to meet up with his pal, Red Ryder. Meanwhile, Red talks with his friends…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Secrets of Scotland Yard – The Brothers Staunton. 1957

By Keith April 6, 2024Detective and Mystery, Secrets of Scotland Yard

It may be unusual to say something good about a murderer, but the strange case of the brothers Staunton is one where a certain virtue comes into play. An artist…

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 – Hotdogs And A Blowout. ep3, 350430

By Keith July 11, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Those nutty nomads are back, and with a generous musical mix, they have a few car troubles. The fast talking Fibber spins yarns as Harlow Wilcox acts as his straight…

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 – Abner’s Money Goes to Lizabeth’s Head. 480906

By Keith April 19, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner assures Lum that he is unchanged by his new found money. He goes on to tell about his new worries in dodging all the salesmen who have come calling…