Sales – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Mr Flint Tries To Sell Stock To Jake. ep1019, 1936

By Keith June 15, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Everybody seems to like Mr. Flint, the big banker and promoter in town. Annie has her doubts about the slick talking man though. Why is she so suspicious? Two friends,…

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.…

Lum and Abner – Cedric the Marketing Director. 410603

By Keith June 11, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum and Abner talk about their bad luck in getting the store restarted. Everyone is making money from it except them. Since they've taken Cedric in as Vice President, all…

Mama Blooms Brewed- Harold Becomes A VP. ep30, 1934

By Keith May 31, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

back from her honeymoon, Yetta visits with mama. Jake has to figure out how to put his two new sons-in-law to work at his business. Mama advises her daughter that…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – One Hundred Seventy Five Dollar Dress Bargain. ep17, 1934

By Keith May 1, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Today is the day for buying Sara's wedding dress. Mama tries to reason with her on how to get a bargain, but Sara is still embarrassed over the plans to…