Obligations – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Cedric Needs A Date. 420605

By Keith July 16, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Cedric is mad, and tells Abner how he hates and despises that, Gomer Bates. He can't even keep his mind on his pinball game. Has he been taken advantage of…

Molle Mystery Theater – Bottle Imp (AFRS). 441212

By Keith February 14, 2025Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

Actually, an installment of the Mystery Playhouse, hosted by Peter Lorre. He presents a story about an empty bottle, but one that's not quite empty. Mr Wilder takes his wife…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Mousey Whips Lum. 411219

By Keith November 27, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is forced to keep obligations to attend a family event with Snake Hogan, and he talks to Abner about it. Abner gets a little confused over Lum's description of…

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 – Birthday Present Problem. 481128 (RetroExtra)

By Keith August 7, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Today's show notes are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Lum has received a telegram (was it delivered by Grandpappy Spears?) informing him of the demise…

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 – Try New Act for Radio. 470526

By Keith September 23, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Ben Withers and Abner talk about Lum's narrow escape in getting married to the Widow Abernathy. As Lum tells more about the dissolved marriage contract, Ben interjects trivia about World…

Lum and Abner – Wants Wedding Tomorrow. 470514

By Keith September 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Preparing for the next radio show on VPR, Ben Withers is confused over his lines in the script. Lum reminds Abner and Ben that their sponsor, Mose Moots wants that…

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

X Minus One – Dwellers In Silence. ep24, 551110.

By Keith November 10, 2021Science Fiction, X Minus One

A classic story by Ray Bradbury. Travelling astronauts find a well known doctor, and are welcomed to the feast the old gent has prepared for them. Doc Hathaway, and his…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Of Sound Mind And Body. 440421

By Keith April 21, 2021Amos and Andy, Comedy

Kingfish is trying to hook up his friends with a job in a foundery. Discovering the hard work involved, and seeing the chance to show off, Andy turns down the…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

A Date With Judy – Car Trouble. 440307

By Keith March 6, 2021A Date With Judy, Comedy

Needing to borrow the family car for a trip down town, Judy is lectured by her mother on not being absent minded, and things to remember in using the car.…

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 – Everyone Wants The Reward Money. 460108

By Keith January 5, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the reward money has been paid, Squire is unaware that the gents are penniless. They had to repay everyone who loaned them money, and the interest took everything they…