Travelling – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Lum To Travel With Circus. 350405

By Keith May 11, 2026Comedy, Lum and AbnerNo Comments

Horlicks: Carlton Bricker reads a testimonial letter to tell how a baby girl was able to gain weight and get well after being on Horlicks. Lum is impressed with Zenora,…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Rogues Gallery – Murder With Muriel. ep19, 451025

By Keith November 22, 2025Detective and Mystery, Rogues Gallery

Rogue contemplates a day at the race track, but he's interupted by a man with a story about missing cash from a robbery, and a treasure map to find it.…

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 – Fibber Lies To A Stranger About His Wealth. ep576, 490222

By Keith June 24, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber and Molly expect a visitor that they met the year before while travelling in Canada. Fibber took it upon himself to brag to the wealthy Canadian host that he…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Audition Show. 410516

By Keith June 19, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Riding along on the train, we find that it runs past Wistful Vista, and in a day, it reaches the end of its line in Summerfield. We also witness the…

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 – Going To the Train Station for Chicago. ep620, 470504

By Keith May 4, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is to go on an old-fashioned vaudeville style tour, and is packing for his trip to Chicago. Will Rochester be able to squeeze in all the goodies that Jack…

Jack Benny – Leaving for Chicago. ep619, 470427

By Keith April 27, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Mary and Jack anticipate their trip to Chicago to appear on the stage. Rochester offers moral support as Jack practices his bows. Dennis pops in to joke about his mom,…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – Borrowing a Tire Jack. 480911.

By Keith April 26, 2025Archie Andrews, Comedy, Juvenile

In the Andrews home Fred is trying to arrange a trip to aunt Hattie's, but Archie complains about having to make the trip. Wen the car has a flat tire,…

A vintage advertisement for the radio show "Lum and Abner." It features black and white illustrations of two characters, each with distinct facial expressions. The text encourages listeners to "Listen and Laugh" and indicates the show airs "4 DAYS—EACH WEEK." The advertisement mentions sponsorship by Alka-Seltzer and One-A-Day Vitamin Tablets. It includes the station name "WAGA" and lists the broadcast times as "8:15 EWT-P.M.-7:15 CWT."

Lum and Abner – Lum Goes To Fort Smith. 420220

By Keith February 24, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

The delivery of the pamphlets that Diogenes is printing is expanding to other cities. Today, Lum tells Abner that he needs to build his own office in the store. Why…

Judy Canova – Judy Going Back To The Farm For the Summer. ep26, 450630

By Keith June 30, 2024Comedy, Judy Canova

Audio is a bit crackly at the opening, but clears up as Judy sings a medley of tunes including, Rome Wasn't Built in a Day, and I Can't Buy You…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Jacks African Trip. ep485, 431010

By Keith June 30, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Having just spent the Summer away on a USO tour to Africa, flashback to the moment when Don and Mary meet Jack at the airport. With all that brutal touring,…