Sympathy – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner -Financing The ReOpening Of The Jotem Down Store. 350201

By Keith February 2, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks. Demand it by name. Don't accept substitutes. There is none equal to this quality, nourishing food stuff. Lum has announced he will be starting a fund-raising project to raise…

Lum and Abner -Abner Is In Bed With Two Broken Arms. 350131

By Keith January 30, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks. Be on guard against cold and sickness with this highly digestive food. Abner has been going through domestic troubles at home. The plan to gain sympathy by faking being…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Talks to Everyone About Operation. ep430, 520116

By Keith January 16, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve’s is feeling great after his stay in the hospital. He enjoys a big breakfast before starting his day. He starts his morning by telling his young neighbor Babs about…

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 – Lum And Abner Miss The Baby. 420902

By Keith November 12, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

With the case of the baby settled, and legal entanglements solved, the gents settle into tending the store. Though they kick themselves for not knowing better, it’s just a ruse…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley’s Tonsillectomy. 481112

By Keith September 1, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

After lunch in the Greasy Grotto, Riley has a fish bone stuck in his throat. The doc in the company infirmary finds something a little more serious, tonsil troubles. Chester…

"An apple sitting on a school teacher's desk"

Our Miss Brooks – Tears For Mister Boynton. ep284, 550410

By Keith October 16, 2022Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

After going with Mr Boynton for 6 years now, Connie's patience is running thin. She and Mrs Davis are worried and talk about Minirva the cat, who has been missing.…

Lum and Abner – Cedric And Abner Will Run Lum Over With A Car. 451002

By Keith March 27, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

Trying to return the affections of the school teacher to himself, Lum has agreed to taking desperate measures. Today, Abner and Cedric stage a hit and run operation just outside…

Lum and Abner – Abner Will Help Lum Fake An Accident. 451001

By Keith March 25, 2020Comedy, Lum and Abner

After his failure to impress the school teacher, Miss Emaline, Abner tries to cheer up Lum. Is the news of the telegram, and cancelled wedding going to be enough to…

Jack Benny – Jack Catches Cold at Don’s House. ep388, 401201

By Keith October 6, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

Don regrets to inform us that Jack has a cold that he got while visiting his house. We then fade into the scene where Jack is being nursed to health…

Lum and Abner – Abner To Become A Bum. 441207

By Keith February 5, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

The hunger strike came to a sudden halt for Abner, when Lizabeth thought it was to reduce and impress another woman. Lum tells Squire how his pal hasn't been seen…