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Comedy – Retro Radio Podcast

Comedy legends including Jack Benny, Fibber McGee and Molly, George Burns, Bob Hope, the Great Gildersleeves, and more.

Podcast · By Keith Heltsley · American English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    Lum and Abner – Abner Believes Lum Ripped Him Off. 350712 (opens the original)

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    Abner regrets taking full ownership of the Jot 'Em Down Store, but his spirits lift when he learns Lum is also struggling at the movie theater. When Lum arrives to offer a sincere apology, the two friends reconcile—only for bad news to break over the party line that the cinema is ablaze.

  2. Episode · Sep 21, 2026

    Lum and Abner – Abner Hires Cedric To Be A Clerk In The Store. 350711 (opens the original)

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    With the partnership officially dissolved, Lum takes full control of the movie theater while Abner runs the Jot 'Em Down Store. After announcing the split over the party line, Abner attempts to train Cedric as his new clerk—leading to a hilarious role-playing confusion before Dick Huttleston stops by to catch up on the news.

  3. Episode · Sep 20, 2026

    Jack Benny – Skit, Duel In The Graveyard. ep116, 340304 (opens the original)

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    Jack Benny's bravery is put to the test in a midnight graveyard duel against Frank Parker, while Mary Livingstone returns from Florida in this classic 1934 episode.

  4. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    Lum and Abner – Argument Over How To Run The Picture Show. 350710 (opens the original)

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    With their legal trouble resolved, Lum and Abner turn their focus back to the movie theater. However, a debate over Lum's new bingo-style cinema game leads to a major disagreement—prompting Lum to trade his half of the Jot 'Em Down Store to Abner for sole ownership of the picture show.

  5. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    Lum and Abner – Lawyer Lum Decides Its Time To Retire. 350709 (opens the original)

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    Lum's new law career hits an immediate snag when he realizes the lawsuit he's handling involves his own escaped horse. As the Squire plots revenge and Lum tries to talk client Mrs. Phillips out of pressing charges, Abner's attempt to smooth things over only adds to the confusion—leading Lawyer Lum to decide it's officially time to retire from the legal business.

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