Comedy – Retro Radio Podcast
Comedy
Comedy legends including Jack Benny, Fibber McGee and Molly, George Burns, Bob Hope, the Great Gildersleeves, and more.
Location:
United States
Description:
Comedy legends including Jack Benny, Fibber McGee and Molly, George Burns, Bob Hope, the Great Gildersleeves, and more.
Language:
English
Episodes
The Great Gildersleeve – The Whole Town Is Talking (AFRS #113). ep247, 470416
4/16/2026
it’s Saturday morning, and Leroy heads outdoors. At least until Gildersleeve stops him to clean his room, and practice his piano first. As Ben a rise for a visit, Gildy…
Duration:00:30:48
Lum and Abner – Lum Thinks All Circus Jobs Are Dangerous. 350321
4/15/2026
Horlick: Changeable weather is a leading cause of colds. Fight colds and illness with Horlicks malted milk. Squire is still busy trying to get the circus ready for its big…
Duration:00:15:44
Our Miss Brooks – Telegram For Mrs Davis. 490710
4/14/2026
As Miss Brooks and Mrs. Davis contemplate the boring weekend, the doorbell brings news. Mrs. Davis is certain it’s bad news. Mrs. Davis is superstitious about opening telegrams, and won’t…
Duration:00:29:49
Lum and Abner – Lum Gives Up Trapeze Act. 350320
4/13/2026
Horlicks: Carlton Bricker reads a letter to sing the praises of how Horlicks helped a man get a better night’s sleep. Let’s get ready to see what’s happening down in…
Duration:00:14:00
Jack Benny – Try & Get It. ep442, 420412
4/12/2026
from camp Hahn California, Don implies that Jack rode a bicycle all the way. Jack goes with the gag, and his tandem bicycle partner Myrtle. Mary arrives to talk about…
Duration:00:29:26
Lum and Abner – Circus Will Open Saturday. 350319
4/10/2026
Horlicks: There’s nothing like Horlicks for weight control. Hey, I wonder. If they could have an arm-wrestling match, who would win: Horlicks, or Slim Fast? In Pine Ridge, Squire has…
Duration:00:14:00
The Great Gildersleeve – Bird Watchers. ep246, 470409
4/9/2026
once again, it’s the day for Leroy’s piano lesson in Gildersleeve is home early to talk to Miss Piper. Gildy manages to get rid of Leroy so he can have…
Duration:00:29:50
Lum and Abner – Squire Assembles Freak Side Show. 350318
4/8/2026
Horlicks: Carlton Bricker shares a testimonial moment during a drugstore visit. The circus is about to have its grand opening. Lum and Abner are glad about the improvements that Squire…
Duration:00:14:37
Burns and Allen- With Howard Duff. 490210
4/7/2026
Gracie is responsible for getting George, and Sam Spade where they are today. In jail. In the jailhouse George explains to the jailer how Gracie landed him and Howard Duff…
Duration:00:28:30
Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Hire Squire Skimp. 350315
4/6/2026
Horlicks with milk. Horlicks with sandwiches. Easy to prepare, just mix and serve. It doesn’t even need any added flavoring. What’s happening in Pine Ridge? Let’s go find out. The…
Duration:00:14:02
Jack Benny – Don’s Commercial. ep441, 420405
4/5/2026
Don teases Jack about the recent accident he had during the Easter parade. Despite wardrobe malfunctions, Jack still gets compliments. Phil Harris enters. Does his fashion said match up to…
Duration:00:29:56
Lum and Abner – Using Feed To Pay Admission To Circus. 350314
4/3/2026
Horlicks: Do your youngsters a good turn by letting them drink Horlicks for nourishment, strong bones, and teeth. And Kids like the delicious flavor. Carlton Bricker announces that the flashlight…
Duration:00:14:13
The Great Gildersleeve – Evening with Miss Piper. ep245, 470402
4/2/2026
we join Floyd in his barbershop, as he relates his perspective on people in town. We roll back the clock to witness Gildersleeve talking with the local pastor. Can he…
Duration:00:29:50
Lum and Abner – Back In Partnership. 350313
4/1/2026
Horlick’s: Take part in the upcoming First Aid Awareness Weekend, and remember to buy the highest quality products from your druggist, namely Horlicks. Hey, do they still have First Aid…
Duration:00:14:09
Our Miss Brooks- The Frog. 490220
3/31/2026
Connie Brooks complains about her day at school. It seems that Mr. Boynton is more interested in his frog, science projects in the basketball team ahead of her. She speaks…
Duration:00:29:27
Lum and Abner – Abner Forecloses On Circus. 350312
3/30/2026
Horlicks: The original malted milk. Take it as part of the Horlick weight control plan. Satisfying, but without the extra calories. Carlton Bricker reminds listeners who requested flashlights to patiently…
Duration:00:14:14
Jack Benny- Doc Benny’s Minstrel Show. ep440, 420329
3/29/2026
the show opens with Jack and Rochester still looking for his golf ball from last week. Mary arrives to rush them off to the studio after a week of their…
Duration:00:29:27
Abbott and Costello- Costello Pays Income Tax. 480310
3/27/2026
audio quality could be better. Abbott remarks on a few family photo that Costello brought. He warns Lou that income tax time is right around the corner. They discuss the…
Duration:00:18:20
Lum and Abner – Almost All Of Abner’s Merchandise Is Gone. 350311
3/27/2026
Horlicks: Invented by William Horlick, over 50 years ago (1880’s) to serve a need for sick people who are convalescing from illness. In Pine Ridge, Abner is running out of…
Duration:00:13:22
The Great Gildersleeve – Television Comes to Summerfield. ep440, 520326
3/26/2026
in all new transmitter in the hills near Summerfield has the citizens buzzing about television reception. Gildersleeve enters Peavy’s drugstore, and the two talk about having no time to watch…
Duration:00:29:28