Quiz_Shows – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley Seeks Knowledge. 481029

By Keith October 29, 2023Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley seeks to improve his mind, but his ideas don't come from books. It's more his speed to get his information from listening to radio shows. I wonder if he…

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 – Baby Cedric The Mind Reader. 481010

By Keith June 12, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Show description provided by the Jot ‘Em Down Journal, the official publication of the National Lum and Abner Society: This is one of the few 30 minute shows that is…

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 – Queen for an Hour. 470508

By Keith September 5, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Sponsorship for radio station VPR is growing, and Lum gets busy with Abner, trying to work up more spot announcements. The show spoof of the day is Queen for the…

Lum and Abner – VPR Information Show. 470430

By Keith August 29, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The gang is gathered once again at the mike to bring another evening of radio entertainment. Mose Moots is the remaining sponsor, after the others didn't have enough money to…

Red Skelton – Juniors Good Deed. 481008

By Keith October 8, 2018Comedy, Red Skelton

Red talks about doing some Fall house cleaning. Then about his brother in law. After Red stumbles over jokes about hair restoring, The Four Knights sing, Old Dan Tucker. Red…

Fred Allen – Prairie Predicament. 391025.

By Keith October 25, 2017Comedy, Fred Allen

Peter VanSeetin plays, with the Merrmacks singing, Baby Me. Fred and the cast: Harry Vonzel, Portland Hoffa, and Peter VanSeetin talk about quiz shows in comparrison to Fred's own show.…

Fred Allen – Search For Dr Livingston. 391004.

By Keith October 4, 2017Comedy, Fred Allen

The Peter Van Seetin singers sing, Roll Out the Barrel. Then, Fred has to pay for his introduction. The cast get reacquainted after the Summer break. Portland pops in to…

Judy Canova – Judy Prepares For A Quiz Show. 460608

By Keith March 14, 2014Comedy, Judy Canova

Audio seems just a touch fast, but close to normal. The opening song by Judy is, You Know My Heart. Judy talks with aunt Aggie about song birds, storks, and…

Burns and Allen – Quiz Show. 460926

By Keith September 26, 2013Burns and Allen, Comedy

With a broken and worn out refridgerator on their hands, George and Gracie are desperate to get a new one. There just don't seem to be any available without a…

Lum and Abner – A War Bond. 420511

By Keith March 16, 2013Comedy, Lum and Abner

After the shortlived idea about an old folks home didn't work out, Lum and Abner continue to discuss ways to invest their $10K in the community. Grandpap offers an idea…