Plans – Retro Radio Podcast

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Our Miss Brooks – Planning A Trip To Europe(Complement Contest). 550717

By Keith May 5, 2026Comedy, Our Miss BrooksNo Comments

Connie talks with Mrs. Davis about her Summer plans of going to Europe, and the real likelihood that Connie actually has of going. Miss Brooks tells about the deal she…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – The Wonderful World Apartment Plan. 420417

By Keith May 9, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

As Lum and Abner ponder the big picture of solving the problem of how to spend the $10K, Elizabeth phones in to hound Abner about taking care of a few…

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…

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

Archie Andrews – A Day at Camp. 460507

By Keith February 22, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

As the end of the school year comes to a close, Archie and Betty sit on the porch, talking about their summer plans. Betty takes offense when Archie reveals his…

Lum and Abner – Must Close the Bank. 410916

By Keith August 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum has gone to the county seat to close a big deal to merge the Pine Ridge bank with the one there. In the Jot 'Em Down store, Abner fills…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Honeymoon in Europe Rumor. ep21, 1934

By Keith May 10, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

An air of expectancy reigns in the house as Sara Bloom prepares to become Sara Gold. Her sister Yetta helps her mom, and fights the unending battle of trying to…

Tom Mix – Hurricane Horse, Part1. 480427

By Keith August 27, 2023Adventure, Tom Mix

On the ranch, we find Tom actually doing work as a cowboy, rather than a world travelling detective, and defender of justice. There's trouble with a renegade herd of horses…

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 – Closing the Deal to Buy the Bar Nothing Ranch. 480923

By Keith May 19, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Still out west, and determined to buy a ranch, Lum meets up with Abner in the bank. Will Lum agree to be a partner in the ranch? Abner shares how…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Weird Circle – The Great Plague. 480517

By Keith October 17, 2022Suspense and Horror, Wierd Circle

A small group of pickpockets and petty thieves build up their crime spree to a house robbery. The robbery will be easy pickings, but one of the crooks develops a…

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 – Squire Conducts a Town Meeting. 470326

By Keith July 18, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

A town meeting has been called to see what can be done about the Voice. Squire Skimp, US Quincey, Ben Withers, and grandpap all join Lum andd Abner. First, Lum…