School – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Mousey Gray Wants To Be A Teacher. 420916

By Keith November 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Since Lum is president of the school board, he volunteers to teach the scholars. At least until a regular teacher can be hired in. He tells Abner all about his…

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – School Days Part 3. ep145, 340921

By Keith September 21, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

After a rough start with the audio, Jack enters to talk with Don about going to a boxing match, and talk about milestone fights through the previous few decades. What…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy The Song Writer. ep331, 490921

By Keith March 6, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve is faced with getting Marjorie and Leroy new school clothes and supplies. Though Leroy is all too willing to drop out so Marjorie will have the extra cash for…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Margie. 470126

By Keith January 26, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Always striving for a serious career as a serious actor, Jack wants to change his name from Jack to John. How will Mary, Don, and Dennis handle the request? Maybe…

The Great Gildersleeve – Does Leroy Need a Mother. ep110, 440123

By Keith January 23, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Or: Eve and Gildy Get Together. Leroy has been a sweet little angel around the house lately. Very helpful, and on his best behavior. The reason is soon learned when…

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 – Bull Moran. ep461, ep485, 461008

By Keith October 8, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber and Molly enjoy having a look at family photo albums. He talks about being picked on by the class bully. When he learns his old bully, Bull Moran has…

Lum and Abner – Lum Fakes A Broken Leg. 411010

By Keith August 29, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner talks with Lum, and can't imagine why he's in such a good mood. after talking with Ezra Seastrunk. There had been some bad blood between them since Esra won…

Lum and Abner – New Adding Machine Arrives. 411007

By Keith August 24, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum is in high spirits since he just sent in his application to his correspondence course in business. At the same time Abner is in the dumps. He is jealous…

Halls Of Ivy – Toddy Plays Hooky. ep14, 500407

By Keith April 7, 2024Halls of Ivy

The duties at Ivy College have been building, and has been weighing heavy on Doc Hall. With Spring in the air, Toddy feels the need to take some time off.…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Democracy in America – Common Sense and Moonshine. ep10, 620321

By Keith September 11, 2022Democracy in America, Documentary and Interview

A study in American education. One notable thing our French travelers found was the lack of children running through the streets. Some may be working in factories, as they do…