Trivia – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – VPR Information Show. 470430

By Keith August 29, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The gang is gathered once again at the mike to bring another evening of radio entertainment. Mose Moots is the remaining sponsor, after the others didn't have enough money to…

Behind The Mike – Sundown On The Veldt. ep5, 401013

By Keith October 13, 2018Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Graham MacNamee hosts to direct the action as we take a look behind the scenes of radio. A popular radio show was one called Sundown on the Veldt, and it's…

Lum and Abner – Lizabeth Finds Out. 440523

By Keith March 7, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

Though his father has yet to arrive, Abner frets over having to let his wife know. Today we find him talking with grandpap about a weight lifter in the clean…

Retro Timeline Update – January 19

By Keith January 19, 2015Retro Original

Dateline, January 19: 1935 coopers inc. sells the first briefs. 1937 howard hughes sets a new record by flying from los angeles to new york in 7 hours 28 minutes.…

Retro Timeline Update – January 18

By Keith January 18, 2015Retro Original

Dateline, January 18: 1919 the paris peace conference opens in versailles 1941 brittish troops launch a counter offensive against italian north africa. 1943 the warsaw uprising. jews in the warsaw…

Retro Timeline Update – January 17.

By Keith January 17, 2015Retro Original

Dateline, January 17: 1917 the united states pays denmark 25 milliomn dollars for the virgin islands. 1929 popey the sailor man first appears in the thimble theater comic strip. 1945…

Retro Timeline Update – January 16

By Keith January 16, 2015Retro Original

Dateline, January 16: 1909 the shackleton expedition finds the magnetic south pole. 1919 the temperance movement enfluences congress to ratify the 18th amendment to the constitution. prohibition is to begin…

Retro Timeline Update – January 15

By Keith January 15, 2015Retro Original

Dateline, January 15: 1919 boston molasses disaster. a large molasses tank ruptures, and a wave of molasses rolls down the street 21 are killed 150 are injured. 1936 the 1st…

Retro Timeline Update – January 14

By Keith January 14, 2015Retro Original

Dateline, January 14: 1784 revolutionary war: the US ratifies a peace treaty with brittain. 1942 fdr becomes the 1st president to fly on a plane while in office, when travelling…

Retro Timeline Update – January 13

By Keith January 13, 2015Retro Original

Dateline, January 13: 1942 first use of an ejection seat, performed by a german test pilot in a jet fighter. 1942 Henry ford patents a plastic automobile, weighing 30% less…