Teachers – Retro Radio Podcast

Lum and Abner – Professor Slone’s Way. 420928

By Keith December 12, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap reads tidbits from the almanac to Abner. Somehow, Grandpap thinks Abner knows the fat men who won a bicycle race. Lum reports that though it's the first day of…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – A Date With Professor Slone. 420923

By Keith December 8, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot Em Down store, Lum tells Abner why he is wore to a frazzle. He spent several hours with the new school teacher last night. What he thought…

Lum and Abner – Is Professor Slone A Man. 420922

By Keith December 5, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After failing to meet the new teacher at the train station, Lum wants to make an impression, especially since he's head of the school board. Will the young lady fall…

Lum and Abner – The Penny Weighing Machine. 420921

By Keith December 3, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

A teacher has been hired, Professor Marion Sloane, but school board president Lum Edwards isn't thrilled about the board going behind his back to hire the new teacher. To welcome…

Lum and Abner – Professor Slone. 420917

By Keith December 1, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The school board is looking to hire Mousey Gray as the new school teacher. Today, Lum tells Abner how the meeting went, and that the board is looking to get…

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…

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…

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 – Folk Dancing Class. ep330, 490601330

By Keith October 17, 2024Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

A show that again features the musical talents of Kaye Star. It's morning in Summerfield, and Marjorie has already left for school. Leroy drags his feet because he doesn't want…

Lum and Abner – Miss Fredericks Dating. 411016

By Keith September 4, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum's life with his fake broken leg has him down, but worse than the lies are the fact that he hasn't been able to go on a date with the…