Self_Improvement – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Impressing Cubina Wright. 410113

By Keith January 13, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

George has aspirations of making it to the society page, but Gracie jokes about his chances. The cast, namely Artie Shaw and Senor Lee give George a hard time and…

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 – Good Grammar. ep515, 470506

By Keith May 6, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly gets onto Fibber about his poor language. Grammar that is, not profanities. Although when a window shade frustrates Fibber, he slips into a little dad-dratted vulgarities. Lena pops in…

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 – An Honest Man. 420203

By Keith February 3, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Abner and Cedric are in the Jot 'Em Down store today, discussing Cedric’s new hobby of being a junior detective. He also wants to get a bunch of lapel buttons…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Sunlamp. ep495, 461217

By Keith December 17, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

What's the latest fashion statement that Fibber wants to make? He shows off his new sun lamp to Molly. Heavenly day! While lounging around scantily dressed, Fibber has to keep…

Phil Harris – Phil Is Enrolled At USC. ep15, 470105

By Keith December 7, 2019Comedy, Phil Harris

Getting ready for his first day at school, Alice helps make sure Phil has his checklist of school supplies. In review, Phil complains about a conflict with other students, and…

Great Gildersleeve – An Evening with a Good Book. 450610.

By Keith June 10, 2018Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

When he arrives home from work, Gildy tells that his secretary is back. For those who didn't catch the previous few shows, she was fired over being late, but she…

X Minus One – Sam This Is You. ep73, 561009

By Keith February 22, 2017Science Fiction, X Minus One

By Murray Langster. T he unbelievable tale begins with Sam, a worker for the telephone company. Should he take a self improvement course to satisfy his fiancee? After several weeks…

Gene Autry – Mike Connors – First Song – Dear Hearts.

By Keith August 31, 2015Gene Autry, Western

Gene opens with, Dear Hearts. He follows it with, I’ll Be Coming Home to YOU. In the bunkhouse, Pat Buttram tells how he dances the Rhumba. He also tells about…

My Friend Irma – Piano Lessons For Junior. 470721

By Keith July 21, 2014Comedy, My Friend Irma

Irma decides to better herself and take piano lessons. Unfortunately, Jane had to let the piano go back to the music shop due to lack of any one playing it,…

My Favorite Husband – Speech For Civic Organization. 490204.

By Keith February 4, 2014Comedy, My Favorite Husband

The ongoing story of two married people who live together, and like it. As George is deeply involved in a mystery novel, Liz tries to get his attention. After some…