Restaurants – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Rehearsing Next Week’s Show. 401125

By Keith November 25, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

We find the cast wrapping up the last few jokes of the previous show, then George wants to review and evaluate their performance. With the fast-paced world of radio comedy,…

Fred Allen – Milkguest Lindy Lindemann Restauranteur. ep20, 410219

By Keith February 19, 2024Comedy, Fred Allen

If there's one thing to be sure of, it's that it's Wednesday night and Fred Allen is on the air. Fred talks about the aquarium that is being moved from…

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 – Fibber Mcgees Restaurant. ep1404, 570811

By Keith August 29, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio level is OK. Voice resolution is poor but clear. Fibber gives Molly instructions to be a good waitress at his new restaurant. He seems to have thought of everything…

Candy Matson – The Devil In The Deep Freeze. ep20, 491110

By Keith July 12, 2023Candy Matson, Detective and Mystery

Candy gets a phone call concerning a confidential matter. Even though it interrupts her day sunbathing at her penthouse apartment, and her enjoyment of listening to the football game, it…

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 – Lum Hires Lawyer Wallford To Handle The Case. 470203

By Keith May 16, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

An important phone call is anticipated as Lum and Abner await word from a lawyer they want to hire. Will their man be able to handle the case against Grandpap…

Lum and Abner – Squire Offers to Buy the Pearl for 800 Dollars. 470129

By Keith May 11, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

With the explosion of success from the Lumburger, there ought to be a way for Lum and Abner to cash in on it to resolve their troubles at being sued.…

Lum and Abner – Squire Sues Lum and Abner for the Pearl Ownership. 470127

By Keith May 6, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

With the run on oysters, and hopes to find a pearl, Lumburgers have been forgotten by the citezens of Pine Ridge. Cedric learns all about it. Will he eat any…

Lum and Abner – No One Willing to Be First to Eat Oysters. 470121

By Keith April 29, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

At long last, Lum has discovered the recipe for serving oysters. Abner refuses to eat the raw critters. Will anybody else in town be willing to eat them? Who ordered…

Lum and Abner – Abner as Telegram Delivery Boy. 470116

By Keith April 25, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Job shuffling is the name of the game after grandpap became Lum's personal secretary. Abner is now the new telegraph boy, and Lum has to tend to the store all…

Lum and Abner – Grandpap Hired as Lum’s Secretary. 470115

By Keith April 22, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a little soft and mushy. Still worried over the oysters he ordered, Lum is determined to learn how to cook them, although Abner thinks it's a waste of…