Recipes – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee And Molly – Old Family Recipe – Shrimps McGee. ep518, 470527

By Keith May 27, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly has gone shopping and left Fibber home alone. With time on his hands, Fibber has decided to cook a special treat for dinner. Shrimps McGee, from an old family…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Spaghetti Dinner For Stag Party. ep251, 400604

By Keith June 4, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, Hold Everything. Looking over his list of tasty treats for his stag party, Molly and the grocery clerk aren't sure Fibber has anything good. Mrs. Goldfarb…

Various baking and cooking equipment including measuring cups, mixing bowls, and utensils.

Mary Lee Taylor Show – The Good Friend. 481030

By Keith May 17, 2023Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

The title that is announced in the show is: Sally Makes Up Her Mind. Facing a move, and having a baby, Sally wants to go with her husband Jim, but…

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Skeleton In The Attic. 480710

By Keith January 20, 2023Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

Todays recipe for happiness is about reaching out to others, and breaking down barriers. Stand by for a special recipe that Mary will share after the drama. A young married…

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 – An 1894 Telegram from Grover Cleveland. 470109

By Keith April 15, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is taking a break from his duties as chef of Lumburgers in the Meadowlark restaurant. He talks with Doc Ben Withers about his busy life. He shares some of…

Lum and Abner – How to Make Lumburgers. 461218

By Keith March 30, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The restaurant crowd clamours for a Lumburger, but after Lum fainted and hit his head on the stove, he can't remember the ingredients. Maybe recreating the scene in the kitchen…

Lum and Abner – Duncan Hines Likes Lumburgers. 461217

By Keith March 28, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum's shock of serving his world infamous Lumburger to the famous food critic, Duncan Hines, he's recovering from his swoon today. Despite the shabby treatment by Lum, Abner tells…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Makes Chili Sauce. ep377, 431109

By Keith November 9, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

At the dinner table, with elbows on the table, the McGee's discuss giving 10% to the war effort. They also mention support by donating food to send out of the…

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Worried About Prowlers. 490115

By Keith January 18, 2020Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

After moving to their new apartment on the ground floor, Jim is hesitant to leave his wife alone as he attends a veterans meeting. Sally seems a little thrilled at…

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Will The Landlord Accept The Baby. 490108

By Keith January 12, 2020Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

As listeners know, Sally Carter is expecting a baby, but Jim is worried. The conditions of the rent don't allow for babies. Will the landlady put them on the street,…