Promotions – Retro Radio Podcast

Down Our Way – Slogan For The Store. ep7, 1932

By Keith September 5, 2026Down Our Way, Drama2 Comments

When Eli's feed store struggles to compete with modern grocery stores, a town slogan contest turns chaotic as every contestant expects to win. Can a random drawing and a few classic songs save the store's reputation?

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 – Advertising Free Matinee For Children. 350612

By Keith August 3, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: A good source of vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Enjoy it in natural or chocolate flavors. In Pine Ridge, Lum announced their grand opening for the theater as Saturday. At…

Stan Freeburg – Rocket Sled. ep12, 570929

By Keith September 18, 2025Comedy, Stan Freeberg

Preparation for a death-defying journey in a rocket sled is in its final stages, and Stan is the onsite reporter to get the story as it breaks. Billy May plays,…

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 – Sink or Swim. 420106

By Keith December 18, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner tells grandpap about Lum resuming his promotion of Mousey, despite the success of the Lucky Loaf bread sales. Lum is the only one who knows the bread recipe, but…

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 – Marketing Scheme Backfires. 410605

By Keith June 13, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and Abner hope to get a few business ideas from Cedric Wehandt. Cedric and Abner have rabbits all over the store after their pen breaks.…

This Week in Pine Ridge – Broken Arm Insurance February 18-22, 1935. (Retro 696)

By Keith May 11, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum and Abner - Restocking Of The Jot 'em Down Store Begins. 350218 Horlicks: For weight control, easy to digest, keeps your alert, helps children grow. Carlton Brickert reminds listeners…

Father Knows Best – Moving to Chicago. ep176, 531105

By Keith November 5, 2023Comedy, Father Knows Best

When news comes to the Anderson home, everyone is excited about the move to Chicago. Mom is a little stunned, Betty starts phoning her friends to tell about moving… tomorrow…

Space Patrol – Commander Corry (audition). eppp1, 521004

By Keith March 13, 2023Science Fiction, Space Patrol

Introducing Commander Buzz Correy, before he rose to power in the Space Patrol, that powerful instrument in keeping justice in the space lanes between planets of the solar system. While…

Lum and Abner – Learning to Be a Radio Announcer. 470423

By Keith August 19, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner seems to be having some regrets at the rearranged division of labor at the new radio station. Lum has taken control, and it's only moments before Cedric and Abner…

Art VanHarvey, Bernardine Flynn, Paul Rhimer, and Bill Eidleson

Vic and Sade – Mr Donahue Asks For A Demotion. 400722

By Keith July 22, 2021Comedy, Vic and Sade

Vic and Rush enjoy the day as they sit on the porch swing, and talk about the merits of bananas to apples. As Rush is complaining about his nemesis, Nicer…