Thanksgiving – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Thanksgiving Dinner With Lum. 481121 (Retro Plus)

By Keith July 31, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

Today's show notes are provided by the Jot 'Em Down Journal of December, 1998. Lum’s ”romance” of Miss Rowena, begun on the November 7 broadcast, begins to take on some…

Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Thanksgiving with Dorothy Lamour. 471127

By Keith June 27, 2023Al Jolson, Music

Telling about his Thanksgiving wishes, Al gets into his first song. Playlist California Here I Come. (Al Jolson) Oscar LaVant talks politics, and his wife wanting to run for office.…

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 – The Tax Bill – Thanksgiving. ep600, 491122

By Keith April 18, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A property tax bill has Fibber hopping mad. It is ruining his mood for Thanksgiving. Doc Gamble stops in with Thanksgiving greetings, and a few good insults for Fibber. Billy…

Thanksgiving cornucopia filled with a variety of foods from autumn harvest, including pumpkins, corn, apples, grapes, and gourds.

Lum and Abner – Chester the Turkey. 461128

By Keith March 4, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's Thanksgiving in Pine Ridge, and Abner is sharing the meal at Lum's house. Lum has a live turkey that he wants to furnish for the festivities. Abner gets confused…

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 – How The Gang Spent Thanksgiving. ep671, 481128

By Keith November 28, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to Jacks house on Thanksgiving Day. Rochester sings, if you can call it that, as he does some house cleaning. Jack has some set backs as he gets ready…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Thanksgiving Turkey. 481125

By Keith November 25, 2021Comedy, My Friend Irma

With Joan Banks as Jane Stacey, and Marie Wilson as Irma Peterson. Jane gets a letter from boyfriend, Richard. She and Irma want to make some secret plans, and keep…

A close-up photograph of a roasted turkey placed on a table next to a lit fireplace. The turkey is golden-brown and has a crispy exterior, and its wings and legs are neatly tucked in. The table is set with autumn-themed decorations and a few dishes, while the fireplace provides a warm and cozy ambiance with burning logs and a mantle adorned with candles and foliage.

Casey, Crime Photographer – Holiday. ep264, 481125

By Keith November 25, 2021Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

As the Thanksgiving holiday draws near, Casey and Annie meet an old friend on the street, a man who was a top notch safe cracker. Later, in the Blue Note,…

Jack Benny – Jack Cooked The Turkey. 371128

By Keith November 25, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Don and Jack give each other complimentary introductions. Kenny enters to thank Jack for inviting him to Thanksgiving dinner. Jack talks to Phil and the gang about his cooking skills.…

Amos and Andy – Turkey Trouble, with Retro Plus. ep7, 431119

By Keith November 25, 2021Amos and Andy, Comedy10 Comments

First up, Amos Tells His Story To His Lawyer, 06-28-1929. Amos is in trouble. He has just been released from jail, and has his dander up when a man calls…

Great Gildersleeve – The Helicopter Ride. ep303, 481124

By Keith November 24, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve1 Comment

It's the morning before Thanksgiving, and the family gets ready to face the day. The water pressure is low, and the kids and even Birdie register their complaints about it.…