https://retro-otr.com/channel/comedy/ Comedy legends including Jack Benny, Fibber McGee and Molly, George Burns, Bob Hope, the Great Gildersleeves, and more. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:16:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Keith Heltsley no episodic podcast https://retro-otr.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/rotr-logo.jpg https://retro-otr.com/channel/comedy/ TV-G Daily Support the podcast on Patreon. Support the podcast on Patreon. 70ad86e6-3444-5b92-9c59-171005cef16e 43527961 family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedyClean comedy greats. Jack Benny, Fibber McGee, George Burns, and more. Clean comedy greats. Jack Benny, Fibber McGee, George Burns, and more. keith@retro-otr.comKeith Heltsley https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/abbott-and-costello-costello-pays-income-tax-480310-2/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/abbott-and-costello-costello-pays-income-tax-480310-2/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:21:26 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50803 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/abbott-and-costello-costello-pays-income-tax-480310-2/feed/ 0 full 18:20 50803 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noaudio 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…Keith Heltsleyaudio 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…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-almost-all-of-abners-merchandise-is-gone-350311/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-almost-all-of-abners-merchandise-is-gone-350311/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:06:00 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4155 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-almost-all-of-abners-merchandise-is-gone-350311/feed/ 0 full 13:22 4155 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: 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…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: 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…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/the-great-gildersleeve-television-comes-to-summerfield-ep440-520326/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/the-great-gildersleeve-television-comes-to-summerfield-ep440-520326/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:40:40 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50801 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/the-great-gildersleeve-television-comes-to-summerfield-ep440-520326/feed/ 0 full 29:28 50801 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noin 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…Keith Heltsleyin 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…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350308-broken-down-circus-comes-to-pine-ridge/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350308-broken-down-circus-comes-to-pine-ridge/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:04:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4095 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350308-broken-down-circus-comes-to-pine-ridge/feed/ 0 full 14:42 4095 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Recommended by doctors to help develop strong bodies and teeth for children. Carlton Bricker reminds listeners that the flashlight factories are still working hard to send out all the…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Recommended by doctors to help develop strong bodies and teeth for children. Carlton Bricker reminds listeners that the flashlight factories are still working hard to send out all the…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/our-miss-brooks-wishing-well-dance-490612/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/our-miss-brooks-wishing-well-dance-490612/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:25:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9041 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/our-miss-brooks-wishing-well-dance-490612/feed/ 0 full 9041 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noConnie complains to Mrs. Davis about Mr. Boynton paying too much attention to MacDougal the frog. The silver-tongued Walter Denton stops in to butter up his favorite English teacher and…Keith HeltsleyConnie complains to Mrs. Davis about Mr. Boynton paying too much attention to MacDougal the frog. The silver-tongued Walter Denton stops in to butter up his favorite English teacher and…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350306-abner-operates-store-in-swap-basis/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350306-abner-operates-store-in-swap-basis/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:05:21 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4071 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350306-abner-operates-store-in-swap-basis/feed/ 0 full 13:58 4071 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: As active as kids are, they need an occasional energy boost, and Horlicks tablets are just the thing to keep them going. Now let’s see what’s happening down in…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: As active as kids are, they need an occasional energy boost, and Horlicks tablets are just the thing to keep them going. Now let’s see what’s happening down in…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/jack-benny-the-golf-game-ep439-420322/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/jack-benny-the-golf-game-ep439-420322/#respond Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:24:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50773 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/jack-benny-the-golf-game-ep439-420322/feed/ 0 full 29:53 50773 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)nowithout further ado we bring you a man who uses this time of year to change from his long underwear. Jack describes how peppy he feels now that spring is…Keith Heltsleywithout further ado we bring you a man who uses this time of year to change from his long underwear. Jack describes how peppy he feels now that spring is…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/abbott-and-costello-going-to-alaska-to-find-gold-480303-2/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/abbott-and-costello-going-to-alaska-to-find-gold-480303-2/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:25:12 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50799 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/abbott-and-costello-going-to-alaska-to-find-gold-480303-2/feed/ 0 full 28:05 50799 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noaudio quality could be better. Costello arrives with the cold. Meanwhile, Abbott gets onto him about always going out with the girls. When challenged though, Costello demonstrates he knows about…Keith Heltsleyaudio quality could be better. Costello arrives with the cold. Meanwhile, Abbott gets onto him about always going out with the girls. When challenged though, Costello demonstrates he knows about…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350305-lum-and-abner-divide-up-the-store/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350305-lum-and-abner-divide-up-the-store/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:05:41 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4053 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350305-lum-and-abner-divide-up-the-store/feed/ 0 full 14:17 4053 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Good news for overweight listeners. Now you can diet on a safe plan with Horlicks. Just a glass of malted milk at noon should do the trick. Carlton Bricker…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Good news for overweight listeners. Now you can diet on a safe plan with Horlicks. Just a glass of malted milk at noon should do the trick. Carlton Bricker…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/the-great-gildersleeve-gildys-garden-ep439-520319/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/the-great-gildersleeve-gildys-garden-ep439-520319/#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:44:09 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50797 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/the-great-gildersleeve-gildys-garden-ep439-520319/feed/ 0 full 29:53 50797 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)nothe sights and sounds of spring or all-around. Gildersleeve’s and Leroy sit on the porch commenting about their neighbor Mr. Bullard who is doing his gardening. Gildy is suddenly motivated…Keith Heltsleythe sights and sounds of spring or all-around. Gildersleeve’s and Leroy sit on the porch commenting about their neighbor Mr. Bullard who is doing his gardening. Gildy is suddenly motivated…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350304-abner-wants-to-start-trading-merchandise/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350304-abner-wants-to-start-trading-merchandise/#respond Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:04:34 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4025 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350304-abner-wants-to-start-trading-merchandise/feed/ 0 full 13:44 4025 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Some products are just far better than others. For 50 years, Horlicks has led the market of malted milk products. Now, what’s happening in Pine Ridge? With Abner stepping…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Some products are just far better than others. For 50 years, Horlicks has led the market of malted milk products. Now, what’s happening in Pine Ridge? With Abner stepping…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/our-miss-brooks-keys-to-the-school-490605/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/our-miss-brooks-keys-to-the-school-490605/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:23:54 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8882 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/our-miss-brooks-keys-to-the-school-490605/feed/ 0 full 8882 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIt’s early in the morning when Mrs. Davis wakes up Connie for a special chore. Connie needs to feed Minerva since the absent-minded Mrs. Davis says that she has to…Keith HeltsleyIt’s early in the morning when Mrs. Davis wakes up Connie for a special chore. Connie needs to feed Minerva since the absent-minded Mrs. Davis says that she has to…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350301-squire-pays-abner-for-rights-to-soap/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350301-squire-pays-abner-for-rights-to-soap/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:08:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3991 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350301-squire-pays-abner-for-rights-to-soap/feed/ 0 full 13:51 3991 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Planning a party? Wondering what to serve? Try a Horlick beverage, or a Horlick sandwich. Just kidding about the sandwich. Now let’s have a look at what’s happening in…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Planning a party? Wondering what to serve? Try a Horlick beverage, or a Horlick sandwich. Just kidding about the sandwich. Now let’s have a look at what’s happening in…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/jack-benny-the-life-of-jack-benny-ep438-420315/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/jack-benny-the-life-of-jack-benny-ep438-420315/#respond Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:22:36 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50771 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/jack-benny-the-life-of-jack-benny-ep438-420315/feed/ 0 full 28:41 50771 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noinstead of introducing Jack, Don introduces their Irish tenor, Dennis Day. Dennis turns up the Irish when he tells a story about Pat, Mike and a parrot. As Jack tries…Keith Heltsleyinstead of introducing Jack, Don introduces their Irish tenor, Dennis Day. Dennis turns up the Irish when he tells a story about Pat, Mike and a parrot. As Jack tries…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/abbott-and-costello-melonheads-department-store-ep116-451213/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:24:23 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50795 full 29:33 50795 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLou talks about horses and giraffes in a Christmas parade. The topic switches to Costello being a world-class fashion designer. Manning the phones at Melonheads’ department store, Lou handles incoming…Keith HeltsleyLou talks about horses and giraffes in a Christmas parade. The topic switches to Costello being a world-class fashion designer. Manning the phones at Melonheads’ department store, Lou handles incoming…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350228-abner-buys-ten-cases-of-soap/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:05:00 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3980 full 13:47 3980 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Carlton Brickert reads a testimonial letter of how Horlicks helped a sick baby grow strong, and recover his health. Abner has been taking advantage of his new found authority…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Carlton Brickert reads a testimonial letter of how Horlicks helped a sick baby grow strong, and recover his health. Abner has been taking advantage of his new found authority…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/the-great-gildersleeve-train-trip-to-omaha-ep438-520312/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:42:20 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50793 full 30:08 50793 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noit’s Friday afternoon in Summerfield, and we find Leroy being puzzled about something. As he walks down the sidewalk he races home to see if Bertie is making doughnuts. He…Keith Heltsleyit’s Friday afternoon in Summerfield, and we find Leroy being puzzled about something. As he walks down the sidewalk he races home to see if Bertie is making doughnuts. He…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350227-lum-and-cedric-dont-like-abner-as-boss/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:04:21 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3962 full 14:12 3962 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Accept no substitutes. Any others are a false economy, made from inferior products. Carlton Bricker announces that though the flashlight offer is over, those who are still awaiting theirs…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Accept no substitutes. Any others are a false economy, made from inferior products. Carlton Bricker announces that though the flashlight offer is over, those who are still awaiting theirs…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/our-miss-brooks-stretch-is-accused-of-professionalism-550522/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:45:51 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8574 full 25:21 8574 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noNote: Not sure this is the right date for this episode. The one listed with this episode and date is one about a Great Dane. The big rival baseball game…Keith HeltsleyNote: Not sure this is the right date for this episode. The one listed with this episode and date is one about a Great Dane. The big rival baseball game…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350226-jotem-down-store-reopens/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:04:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3943 full 13:33 3943 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Your druggist has your highest health concern at heart. That’s why Horlicks is found, and recommended by drugstores everywhere. Lum had been elected by a small margin. Realizing he…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Your druggist has your highest health concern at heart. That’s why Horlicks is found, and recommended by drugstores everywhere. Lum had been elected by a small margin. Realizing he…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/jack-benny-joan-bennett-ep437-420308/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:23:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50769 full 29:44 50769 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)nobroadcasting from Marine Corps Base, San Diego. After a big buildup for the Marines, Don introduces what Jack thinks a Marine is. Don brings up Jack’s service in the previous…Keith Heltsleybroadcasting from Marine Corps Base, San Diego. After a big buildup for the Marines, Don introduces what Jack thinks a Marine is. Don brings up Jack’s service in the previous…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/abbott-and-costello-opening-a-gas-station-451129-2/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:26:28 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50791 full 29:04 50791 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAbbott complains to Costello that he is not doing any work at their new gas station. Will Costello get sued for the work he’s done to a car? Lou has…Keith HeltsleyAbbott complains to Costello that he is not doing any work at their new gas station. Will Costello get sued for the work he’s done to a car? Lou has…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350222-abner-asks-listeners-to-vote-for-lum/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:06:24 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3868 full 13:38 3868 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Brickert advises listeners the flashlight offer ends soon. Now, let’s see what’s happening down in Pine Ridge. Abner takes criticism over his efforts to get his money back, after…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Brickert advises listeners the flashlight offer ends soon. Now, let’s see what’s happening down in Pine Ridge. Abner takes criticism over his efforts to get his money back, after…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/the-great-gildersleeve-bullard-is-house-guest-need-two-thousand-dollar-loan-ep437-520305/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:42:31 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50789 full 29:58 50789 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noGildersleeve is in a talkative mood, but unfortunately the only neighbor available is run some Bullard. What kind of flowers is the neighbor planting? Signs of spring is in the…Keith HeltsleyGildersleeve is in a talkative mood, but unfortunately the only neighbor available is run some Bullard. What kind of flowers is the neighbor planting? Signs of spring is in the…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350221-squire-donates-abners-insurance-money/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:03:33 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3848 full 13:45 3848 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Use it for sick kids. Easy even for babies to digest, and helps them recover from sickness. Ready for another visit to Pine Ridge? Let’s go! Abner is afraid…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Use it for sick kids. Easy even for babies to digest, and helps them recover from sickness. Ready for another visit to Pine Ridge? Let’s go! Abner is afraid…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/our-miss-brooks-yearbook-mix-up-friday-the-13th-490515/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:23:20 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8373 full 29:27 8373 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThough Connie is down on her luck, and talks about superstitions, Mrs. Davis is particularly perky. Connie dreads facing another day of school on this fine Friday the 13th as…Keith HeltsleyThough Connie is down on her luck, and talks about superstitions, Mrs. Davis is particularly perky. Connie dreads facing another day of school on this fine Friday the 13th as…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/lum-and-abner-350220-newspaper-reports-on-abners-donation/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:08:28 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3833 full 13:46 3833 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Not getting enough sleep? Just before going to bed, treat yourself to a hot glass of Horlicks. The flashlight promo is coming to an end. Squire is organizing all…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Not getting enough sleep? Just before going to bed, treat yourself to a hot glass of Horlicks. The flashlight promo is coming to an end. Squire is organizing all…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/jack-benny-the-oscar-campaign-ep436-420301/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/jack-benny-the-oscar-campaign-ep436-420301/#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:21:34 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50767 https://retro-otr.com/2026/03/jack-benny-the-oscar-campaign-ep436-420301/feed/ 2 full 29:49 50767 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noas Don prepares his customary introduction, Barry Livingston interrupts. She tells how Jack is anticipating winning an Oscar award this year. Even Dennis reports on how upset Jack is in…Keith Heltsleyas Don prepares his customary introduction, Barry Livingston interrupts. She tells how Jack is anticipating winning an Oscar award this year. Even Dennis reports on how upset Jack is in…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350218-restocking-of-the-jotem-down-store-begins/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:04:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3812 full 13:38 3812 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: For weight control, easy to digest, keeps your alert, helps children grow. Carlton Brickert reminds listeners that the flashlight factory is swamped, so wait patiently. The flashlight promotion has…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: For weight control, easy to digest, keeps your alert, helps children grow. Carlton Brickert reminds listeners that the flashlight factory is swamped, so wait patiently. The flashlight promotion has…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/the-great-gildersleeve-leroys-week-of-freedom-ep436-520227/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/the-great-gildersleeve-leroys-week-of-freedom-ep436-520227/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:41:21 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50722 https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/the-great-gildersleeve-leroys-week-of-freedom-ep436-520227/feed/ 2 full 30:13 50722 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noBertie complains to Gildersleeve’s about having to endlessly wax the floor while she cleans up after Leroy. Marjorie complains about the messy condition of Leroy’s room. Will it be as…Keith HeltsleyBertie complains to Gildersleeve’s about having to endlessly wax the floor while she cleans up after Leroy. Marjorie complains about the messy condition of Leroy’s room. Will it be as…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/my-friend-irma-rhinelander-charity-ball-481011/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:22:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4158 full 29:21 4158 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noIrma and Jane talk about the charity masquerade party in the society section of the paper. A fancy event thrown by Jane’s boyfriend’s family. Though Irma would like to go,…Keith HeltsleyIrma and Jane talk about the charity masquerade party in the society section of the paper. A fancy event thrown by Jane’s boyfriend’s family. Though Irma would like to go,…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350215-abner-hires-cedric-to-carry-a-campaign-poster/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:02:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3558 full 13:48 3558 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Brickert reports that the flashlight factory is swamped, but all who write in for one will get one. At the close of the last visit to Pine Ridge, Lum…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Brickert reports that the flashlight factory is swamped, but all who write in for one will get one. At the close of the last visit to Pine Ridge, Lum…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/our-miss-brooks-mister-boyntons-parents-490508/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/our-miss-brooks-mister-boyntons-parents-490508/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:21:35 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8217 https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/our-miss-brooks-mister-boyntons-parents-490508/feed/ 1 full 29:29 8217 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noA few candid words are shared by Connie as she wonders over Mr. Conklin’s knack for causing grief for the faculty and students. In school, he puts her on the…Keith HeltsleyA few candid words are shared by Connie as she wonders over Mr. Conklin’s knack for causing grief for the faculty and students. In school, he puts her on the…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350214-lum-has-lead-in-election-for-store-president/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:02:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3543 full 14:05 3543 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThe race for president of the Jot ‘Em Down Store is hot and heavy. The votes have swung from favoring Abner, to favoring Lum. Abner is out of luck on…Keith HeltsleyThe race for president of the Jot ‘Em Down Store is hot and heavy. The votes have swung from favoring Abner, to favoring Lum. Abner is out of luck on…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/jack-benny-from-the-presidio-in-san-francisco-ep435-420222/ Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:20:16 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50720 full 30:50 50720 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noin honor of George Washington’s birthday, Don Wilson compares him to Jack Benny’s war record. Jack gets annoyed when Don claims that he is Older Than Fred Allen. Mary Livingston…Keith Heltsleyin honor of George Washington’s birthday, Don Wilson compares him to Jack Benny’s war record. Jack gets annoyed when Don claims that he is Older Than Fred Allen. Mary Livingston…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350213-dick-huddleston-gets-lum-out-of-jail/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:02:20 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3537 full 13:51 3537 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Brickert suggests to all the boys and girls to hurry and send in for your flashlight, and how to do it. When we last saw our friends, Lum had…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Brickert suggests to all the boys and girls to hurry and send in for your flashlight, and how to do it. When we last saw our friends, Lum had…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/the-great-gildersleeve-civic-coordinator-ep435-520220/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:40:14 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50718 full 29:52 50718 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noit’s near the end of business at the water department, and the great Gildersleeve is trying to tune in the news on his radio. Leroy is on hand, and his…Keith Heltsleyit’s near the end of business at the water department, and the great Gildersleeve is trying to tune in the news on his radio. Leroy is on hand, and his…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/abbott-and-costello-latin-american-party-ep110-451101/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:20:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50652 full 29:16 50652 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCostello tells about some recent mishaps in his home. A heckler in the audience gives Lou a hard time. But let’s Lou know that they have been invited to a…Keith HeltsleyCostello tells about some recent mishaps in his home. A heckler in the audience gives Lou a hard time. But let’s Lou know that they have been invited to a…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350212-lum-is-arrested-and-thrown-in-jail/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:05:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3534 full 14:32 3534 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Use it for weight control. It keeps your alert. It’s a wonderful drink for youngsters as well. Carlton Brickert says that there have been so many requests for flashlights…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Use it for weight control. It keeps your alert. It’s a wonderful drink for youngsters as well. Carlton Brickert says that there have been so many requests for flashlights…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/our-miss-brooks-take-him-or-leave-him-cow-in-the-closet-550424/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:43:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=7959 full 29:09 7959 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noConnie talks about her latest adventure with her bashful biologist boyfriend, Mr. Boynton to Mrs. Davis. He has recently gotten for himself a new pet dog. The two gals compare…Keith HeltsleyConnie talks about her latest adventure with her bashful biologist boyfriend, Mr. Boynton to Mrs. Davis. He has recently gotten for himself a new pet dog. The two gals compare…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350211-lum-is-nervous/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:04:08 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3528 full 13:42 3528 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Brickert advises to hurry and get a promotional flashlight, and how to get one. It’s a way for loyal fans to support the show, the sponsor, and get a…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Brickert advises to hurry and get a promotional flashlight, and how to get one. It’s a way for loyal fans to support the show, the sponsor, and get a…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/jack-benny-jacks-birthday-a-day-late-ep434-420215/ Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:20:48 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50714 full 29:26 50714 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDon announces to the studio audience that yesterday was Jack’s birthday. We roll the clock back to see what happened in Jack’s house yesterday. Rochester sings as he does housework.…Keith HeltsleyDon announces to the studio audience that yesterday was Jack’s birthday. We roll the clock back to see what happened in Jack’s house yesterday. Rochester sings as he does housework.…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350208-insurance-company-pays-abner-200/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350208-insurance-company-pays-abner-200/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:08:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3511 https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350208-insurance-company-pays-abner-200/feed/ 1 full 14:25 3511 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Brickert again plugs the flashlight giveaway. It’s a handy, tiny light, that resembles a fountain pen. Lum and Abner, especially Abner is concerned over the false claim that was…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Brickert again plugs the flashlight giveaway. It’s a handy, tiny light, that resembles a fountain pen. Lum and Abner, especially Abner is concerned over the false claim that was…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/the-great-gildersleeve-engagement-ring-mix-up-ep434-520213/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:21:22 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50710 full 29:31 50710 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAfter taking his lady to see a movie, Gildy dries Paula home. After a brief romantic in the car, Gildersleeve sees Paula to the door, and returns home. That is,…Keith HeltsleyAfter taking his lady to see a movie, Gildy dries Paula home. After a brief romantic in the car, Gildersleeve sees Paula to the door, and returns home. That is,…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/abbott-and-costello-costellos-fathers-day-gift-ep103-450614/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:20:01 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50650 full 29:20 50650 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAbbott remarks about Costello’s strange family. Why were his relatives carrying the sign, and why are his relatives living with him? Costello talks about bathroom mishaps, and relatives who are…Keith HeltsleyAbbott remarks about Costello’s strange family. Why were his relatives carrying the sign, and why are his relatives living with him? Costello talks about bathroom mishaps, and relatives who are…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350207-lum-tells-listeners-that-abners-arms-arent-broke/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350207-lum-tells-listeners-that-abners-arms-arent-broke/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:08:16 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3508 https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350207-lum-tells-listeners-that-abners-arms-arent-broke/feed/ 1 full 13:50 3508 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Brickert reminds listeners of 1935 to send in for their promotional flashlight. Down in the empty store, Lum and Abner talk about the trouble they are in over Abner’s…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Brickert reminds listeners of 1935 to send in for their promotional flashlight. Down in the empty store, Lum and Abner talk about the trouble they are in over Abner’s…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350206-election-for-president-of-the-jotem-down-store/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:10:07 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3505 full 13:55 3505 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Brickert continues to plug the flashlight giveaway. Abner continues to pretend his arms are both broken, while Lum tries to sort through the Matrimonial Bureau mail. I think Abner…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Brickert continues to plug the flashlight giveaway. Abner continues to pretend his arms are both broken, while Lum tries to sort through the Matrimonial Bureau mail. I think Abner…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/jack-benny-fred-allen-to-broadcast-on-sundays-ep433-420208/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:24:44 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50692 full 29:22 50692 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDon lets us know that daylight savings time goes into effect tomorrow, and here comes a man who has to deal with the changes, Jack Benny. Is Jack managing to…Keith HeltsleyDon lets us know that daylight savings time goes into effect tomorrow, and here comes a man who has to deal with the changes, Jack Benny. Is Jack managing to…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/lum-and-abner-350205-more-mail-for-matrimonial-bureau/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:00:14 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=3502 full 13:56 3502 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Brickert reminds the listeners of 1935 about the flashlight promotional. Abner thinks they have too many flashlights for the promo. Cedric brings in more mail, since he started working…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Brickert reminds the listeners of 1935 about the flashlight promotional. Abner thinks they have too many flashlights for the promo. Cedric brings in more mail, since he started working…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/02/abbott-and-costello-joining-the-merchant-marines-ep85-450125/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:24:05 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=50648 full 29:41 50648 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCostello enters in a naval officer’s uniform. Abbott is critical and thinks he’ll never pass the physical exam. Costello applies a little wordplay as he talks about a date he…Keith HeltsleyCostello enters in a naval officer’s uniform. Abbott is critical and thinks he’ll never pass the physical exam. Costello applies a little wordplay as he talks about a date he…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy