Pets – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen- George’s Cat Collection. 490217

By Keith April 28, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

George and Gracie discuss James Mason, and his reputation of being brutal towards women. She warns George to be on his best behavior when James and his wife come for…

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.

The Great Gildersleeve – The Old Tom Cat. ep335, 491019

By Keith April 3, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Marjorie has a complaint that Leroy is bringing home all the stray animals he can find for pets. The latest addition is a Tom cat that even has Birdie up…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy’s New Dog. ep18, 411228

By Keith December 19, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

With Christmas over, Birdie shares with Gildy and Marjorie about her boyfriend, and gifts that she has received. Leroy comes in with the prospect of getting a new dog, but…

Lum and Abner outside the Jot Em Down Store.

Lum and Abner – Cedric Makes The Lion His Pet. 411118

By Keith October 16, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

After his encounter with Abner's surprise, Lum only wants to get rid of his lion. Though the big cat makes Lum jittery, it has taken to Cedric. The lion seems…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Gracie Allen For President. ep364, 400303

By Keith March 3, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Back in Hollywood after enjoying the winter sports in Yosemite, the cast teas Jack about his prowess on the slopes, and in doing it the hard way. Mary Livingstone, and…

Jack Benny – Christmas Open House At Jack’s. ep354, 391224

By Keith December 24, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don whisks us to Jack's home in Beverly Hills where Rochester sings as he trims the tree. How are Trudy the ostrich, and Carmichael the polar bear doing? Mary enters…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Dragnet – The Big Bird. ep285, 550201

By Keith February 1, 2022Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

The story of your police force in action. There has been a series of robberies in the big city. It's up to Joe Friday and Frank Smith to stop them.…

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 – Dr Roller, Pest Controller. 460408

By Keith May 3, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a bit jumpy. Abner holds down the fort in the Jot 'Em Down store, and Lum returns to tell how it went at the city counsil meeting. He…

Escape – Shipment Of Mute Fate. ep60, 490313

By Keith March 13, 2021Drama, Escape

Escape - Shipment Of Mute Fate. 490313. Tired of the everyday routine? Ever dream of romantic adventure? Escape beyond the four walls of your normal life to a grim voyage…

Lum and Abner – Setting Traps For Clyde. 451213

By Keith December 10, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the storyline with the sarge, we drop in on a lazy day in the Jot Em Down store. The gents discuss a problem with a troublesome mouse who has…