Styles – Retro Radio Podcast

The AI image is a vintage-style cartoon advertisement for "Lum and Abner," promoting the sale of shares in an Arizona silver mine. It features cheerful characters inside a store named "Jot 'Em Down Store." One man, labeled "President Lum," is handing a paper titled "Silver Mine Stock" to another man. Other characters, dressed in old-fashioned attire including overalls, hats, and formal wear, look on. The background shows shelves with goods and a window behind the group. A microphone icon is in the bottom right corner.

Lum and Abner – Abner Becomes The Biggest Society Man Of All. 350805

By Keith October 30, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

After resisting high society, Abner completely flips—tearing up nightclub dance floors, driving a flashy automobile, and throwing wild parties that no one in Pine Ridge can keep up with.

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – All Promises Are Fictitious. 400417

By Keith April 17, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

George gets compliments on his new suit. Will the cast agree on his choice in style? In trying to not talk about her campaign, Gracie talks about her campaign for…

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

Jack Benny – Four Girls in White. ep331, 390409

By Keith April 9, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The sensation of the Easter Parade, Jack Benny, enters to joke about style, fashion, and Carmichael his Polar bear. The flashy fashions of Rochester and Phil are mentioned, and the…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Old Straw Hat. 420428 (RV53 retro626)

By Keith May 10, 2018Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's time for another installment from the Retro Radio Vaults, and in keeping with the spirit of the day, here's my original show notes. Slightly cleaned up, edited, and spell…

Vic and Sade – Preselected School Clothes. 390830.

By Keith August 30, 2017Comedy, Vic and Sade

Vic arrives home from work and joins Sade on the front porch swing. She tells that she and Rush have been shopping for clothes, well at least she has been…

Bob Hope – Constance Bennet. 3809273

By Keith June 5, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

A brand new sponsor, a brand new cast, and a brand new show for Bob Hope. Bob jokes about his relatives, the American Legion, women's upswept hair-dos, Hoop skirts, and…

Abbott and Costello – Butcher Shop with Lynn Barry 431216

By Keith December 16, 2016Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Lou is excited about tonight's guest star, and wants to dress right. Jokes about style, moths, and clothes. Freddie Rich plays, I've Got You Under My Skin. Lou's friend asks…

Jack Paar – BBC Radio Show Parody. ep14, 470831

By Keith August 31, 2014Comedy, Jack Paar

Ladies lower hem lines are still being joked about, as is the political parties, and legionaires who have been invading New York. A South American enters to bring good will…

Jack Benny – Skit, Eternal Triangle. 340401.

By Keith April 1, 2012Comedy, Jack Benny

Audio is a little weak, but good. Jack is introduced as a big hearted gentleman, and talks about ladies fashions. Mary enters to show off her new Easter clothes. The…

Jack Benny – Haunted House. 340311.

By Keith March 11, 2012Comedy, Jack Benny

Audio is weak, and has noise that can't be cleaned. The show starts already in progress. Jack talks with bandleader, Frank Black, and tenor, Frank Parker about his eccentric nature.…