Obligations – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Collect 1500 Reward Money. 460107

By Keith January 2, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Celebrating over the reward money, Lum and Abner tell how uncle Henry gave them a look, as though he was paying them out of his own pocket. They wonder why…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Mel Blanc – Mel Plays Santa Claus. 461224

By Keith November 30, 2020Comedy, Mel Blanc

Last minute shopping finds the young swains in town picking up gifts for their girlfriends. All except for Mel, who has reached the bottom of his savings account. Betty pops…

Vic and Sade – Vic’s Christmas Gift List Too Long. 411105

By Keith November 5, 2020Comedy, Vic and Sade

As she sits on the Davenport, Sade comments on the chore that has Vic worrying at the library desk. He is going over his list of friends and acquaintences so…