Scripts – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Movie Script Arrives. 400320

By Keith March 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a little weird. Abner is in the Jot 'Em Down store talking with Lum about the recent trouble in renting Squire the store. Lum tries to read and…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Burns and Allen – (CBS) Christmas 1940. 401223

By Keith December 3, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Sponsored by Spam. Announcer, Bud Heston, Bandleader, Artie Shaw. Vocals by the Smoothies. Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie tells George about the film she saw with Bud at…

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 – Wants Wedding Tomorrow. 470514

By Keith September 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Preparing for the next radio show on VPR, Ben Withers is confused over his lines in the script. Lum reminds Abner and Ben that their sponsor, Mose Moots wants that…

Judy Canova – Judy Reads Scripts. ep155, 480529

By Keith July 24, 2022Comedy, Judy Canova

After opening with a song, Judy is at the beauty shop. Everything is coming Judy's way, she has a screen test coming up. Pedro talks to Judy about his girlfriend,…

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

Lux Radio Theater – Seven Keys To Baldplate (Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone). 380926

By Keith August 22, 2021Comedy, Drama, Jack Benny, Lux

A feature written just for Jack Benny, Mary Livingston, and includes Cecil B Demill, all playing themselves. The scene opens with Cecil in his office, and grieving over jack's continued…

Phil Harris – Improvement is Necessary. ep177, 510422

By Keith April 22, 2018Comedy, Phil Harris

At an important meeting with Phil's band, he wants Alice to break some bad news to the guys. Frankie tells, as much as he can remember, of his wild night,…

Jack Benny – Borrowed Oscar, Double Feature. 1948 (retro589)

By Keith September 15, 2017Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

First: Borrowing Ronald Coleman's Oscar. 480328 In a matter of role reversal, we learn why Jack is busy doing the housekeeping chores normally left to Rochester's domain. Scrubbing floors, dusting,…

Phil Harris – Phil Returns To The Air. 490918.

By Keith September 18, 2016Comedy, Phil Harris

At the Harris home, Phil is running late after his fishing trip, and Willie does a good job at being a harried housewife. Even the girls are a little worried,…

Jack Benny – The Mean Old Man Radio Show. 540718

By Keith July 18, 2016Comedy, Jack Benny

Not sure if this is the right date, probably not, but it's in the general time frame. Jack and Rochester are at home, listening to the radio. A program called,…

Lum and Abner – Squires Everyones Agent. 380304.

By Keith May 31, 2011Comedy, Lum and Abner

Postum presents your favorite radio friends, Lum and Abner. Drink Postum to settle the grouchy nature that emerges when you can't handle caffeine or stimulants. Now let's see what's going…