Sales – Retro Radio Podcast

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Fred Allen (Linit Bath Club Review) The Mammoth Department Store. 321225

By Keith December 17, 2025Comedy, Fred Allen

This 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Dealing with a marketing consultant who…

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 – Mousey Talks To Cedric. 420430

By Keith May 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

With Cedric still camping out in front of the store, he has added a few extra flourishes to draw attention to himself, and earn more money. Inspired by Gilbert the…

Molle Mystery Theater – Bottle Imp (AFRS). 441212

By Keith February 14, 2025Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

Actually, an installment of the Mystery Playhouse, hosted by Peter Lorre. He presents a story about an empty bottle, but one that's not quite empty. Mr Wilder takes his wife…

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 – Lum Selling Magazines. 420113

By Keith January 6, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner complains to grandpap over Lum's trick to get his partnership back. Just then, Lum enters with his new job of selling magazine subscriptions. If he does well, Lum might…

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 – New Methods Not Working. 411003

By Keith August 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The salesmanship book hasn't worked out so well so far, but Lum and Abner haven't quite given up on it yet. Today, as Lum has gone to lunch, Abner and…

Lum and Abner – Trying Various New Sales Methods. 411002

By Keith August 17, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's day two of using the techniques in the salesmanship book, and the promise is to have a 72% increase in profits. Abner thinks Lum must be reading it backwards,…

Lum and Abner – Modern Salesmanship Book Arrives. 410930

By Keith August 15, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

The new book of 60 salesmanship secrets has arrived, and Lum is thrilled at the huge profits he stands to make. He doesn't realize it, but he's a little confused…

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 – Special Routine For Alka Seltzer. 410819

By Keith July 6, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store, we find Lum and Abner answering a phone call to take an order for Sister Simpson. They seem to be out of Alka Seltzer,…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Eighty Thousand Dollar Price. ep38, 1934

By Keith June 19, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Sam joins Jake and Becky at the business to prepare discussing the sale of their knee pants factory. The business has been such a part of their lives over the…