https://retro-otr.com/channel/comedy/ Comedy legends including Jack Benny, Fibber McGee and Molly, George Burns, Bob Hope, the Great Gildersleeves, and more. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:57:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 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/2026/06/baby-snooks-abnormal-psychology-retro236-420528/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/baby-snooks-abnormal-psychology-retro236-420528/#respond Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:27:11 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=1174 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/baby-snooks-abnormal-psychology-retro236-420528/feed/ 0 full 28:37 1174 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThis is a short episode so there is time for a few other shorts today. Daddy is trying to understand his little girl better, and is reading up on psychology.…Keith HeltsleyThis is a short episode so there is time for a few other shorts today. Daddy is trying to understand his little girl better, and is reading up on psychology.…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-catalog-from-monument-company-350520/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-catalog-from-monument-company-350520/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:08:52 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5541 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-catalog-from-monument-company-350520/feed/ 0 full 14:56 153912135 5541 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Bricker reminds listeners about the limited supply photos that can be sent for. He tells how to get one. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Lum and…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Bricker reminds listeners about the limited supply photos that can be sent for. He tells how to get one. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Lum and…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/amos-and-andy-trying-to-find-madame-queen-retro-plus-ep22-440303/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/amos-and-andy-trying-to-find-madame-queen-retro-plus-ep22-440303/#respond Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:23:10 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51217 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/amos-and-andy-trying-to-find-madame-queen-retro-plus-ep22-440303/feed/ 0 full 44:41 153989141 51217 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noAndy talks to Amos to say that he needs to find Madam Queen, a past love who he hasn’t seen for several years. Andy explains how his love affair dissolved…Keith HeltsleyAndy talks to Amos to say that he needs to find Madam Queen, a past love who he hasn’t seen for several years. Andy explains how his love affair dissolved…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-discussion-of-the-statue-350517/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-discussion-of-the-statue-350517/#respond Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:09:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5502 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-discussion-of-the-statue-350517/feed/ 0 full 14:49 153912128 5502 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Bricker announces that the limited offer on photos of Lum and Abner will be running out soon. Now, let’s see what’s happening down in Pine Ridge. In the Jot…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Bricker announces that the limited offer on photos of Lum and Abner will be running out soon. Now, let’s see what’s happening down in Pine Ridge. In the Jot…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/jack-benny-jack-camps-with-the-beavers-ep688-490327/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/jack-benny-jack-camps-with-the-beavers-ep688-490327/#respond Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:23:28 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51190 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/jack-benny-jack-camps-with-the-beavers-ep688-490327/feed/ 0 full 29:56 151733744 51190 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noin Jack’s home, Rochester sings as he does the spring cleaning. We discover an unfortunate love affair between Polly and his feather duster. Mary arrives to share a letter from…Keith Heltsleyin Jack’s home, Rochester sings as he does the spring cleaning. We discover an unfortunate love affair between Polly and his feather duster. Mary arrives to share a letter from…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-lum-wants-a-statue-made-in-his-honor-350516/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-lum-wants-a-statue-made-in-his-honor-350516/#respond Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:02:39 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5480 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-lum-wants-a-statue-made-in-his-honor-350516/feed/ 0 full 14:48 153912123 5480 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Bricker reminds listeners that photos of Lum and Abner are in limited supply. He is even armed with a letter from a fan, praising the picture. Lum and Abner…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Bricker reminds listeners that photos of Lum and Abner are in limited supply. He is even armed with a letter from a fan, praising the picture. Lum and Abner…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/fred-allen-the-mammoth-department-store-retro-234-321225/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/fred-allen-the-mammoth-department-store-retro-234-321225/#respond Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:05:17 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=1103 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/fred-allen-the-mammoth-department-store-retro-234-321225/feed/ 0 full 35:50 1103 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noThis 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Fred has to deal with a…Keith HeltsleyThis 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Fred has to deal with a…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-squire-will-take-hogs-to-chicago-350515/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-squire-will-take-hogs-to-chicago-350515/#respond Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:02:15 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5476 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-squire-will-take-hogs-to-chicago-350515/feed/ 0 full 14:49 153912113 5476 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Bricker reminds listeners of the limited supply of photos of Lum and Abner, and how to send for one. Down in Pine Ridge Grandpap plays checkers with Abner, and…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Bricker reminds listeners of the limited supply of photos of Lum and Abner, and how to send for one. Down in Pine Ridge Grandpap plays checkers with Abner, and…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/burns-and-allen-pooling-resources-421020-2/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/burns-and-allen-pooling-resources-421020-2/#respond Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:22:40 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51177 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/burns-and-allen-pooling-resources-421020-2/feed/ 0 full 29:35 26690758 51177 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noGracie is having the first meeting of her Beverly hills up lifters club. George is determined to break up the meeting, but first he gets the inside scoop of the…Keith HeltsleyGracie is having the first meeting of her Beverly hills up lifters club. George is determined to break up the meeting, but first he gets the inside scoop of the…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-dick-says-hog-chain-letter-should-be-ok-350514/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-dick-says-hog-chain-letter-should-be-ok-350514/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:05:56 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5363 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-dick-says-hog-chain-letter-should-be-ok-350514/feed/ 0 full 14:45 153912110 5363 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Do you suffer from excess weight? Starvation diets are harmful to your health. Try the Horlicks program to manage your weight. Carlton Bricker reminds listeners of the chance to…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Do you suffer from excess weight? Starvation diets are harmful to your health. Try the Horlicks program to manage your weight. Carlton Bricker reminds listeners of the chance to…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/jack-benny-bob-hope-and-jack-double-date-ep919-550417/ https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/jack-benny-bob-hope-and-jack-double-date-ep919-550417/#respond Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:40:33 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=7869 https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/jack-benny-bob-hope-and-jack-double-date-ep919-550417/feed/ 0 full 24:49 7869 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJack Benny and Bob Hope team up for an unforgettable, chaotic double date! When Dennis Day falls sick, Jack twists Bob Hope’s arm into filling in for a picnic with two local telephone operators, Mabel and Gertrude. From comparing the comedic duos' kissing styles to dealing with frogs, network rivalries, and near-drowning mishaps by the pond, the date is pure classic comedy gold.Keith HeltsleyJack Benny and Bob Hope team up for an unforgettable, chaotic double date! When Dennis Day falls sick, Jack twists Bob Hope’s arm into filling in for a picnic with two local telephone operators, Mabel and Gertrude. From comparing the comedic duos' kissing styles to dealing with frogs, network rivalries, and near-drowning mishaps by the pond, the date is pure classic comedy gold.family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-lum-wants-to-start-an-unchain-letter-350513/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:04:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5359 full 14:46 153901790 5359 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noCarlton Bricker announces that listeners can send off to get a photo of Lum and Abner. Only a limited supply exists, so send for yours today. Offer valid only for…Keith HeltsleyCarlton Bricker announces that listeners can send off to get a photo of Lum and Abner. Only a limited supply exists, so send for yours today. Offer valid only for…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/jack-benny-jack-hasnt-received-his-new-contract-retro233-540411/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:21:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=1091 full 33:09 1091 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noFlashback to the day before at rehearsal. Jack is critical of Bob Crosby’s band members. Jack begins to worry when Don points out that his contract hasn’t been renewed yet.…Keith HeltsleyFlashback to the day before at rehearsal. Jack is critical of Bob Crosby’s band members. Jack begins to worry when Don points out that his contract hasn’t been renewed yet.…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-dick-says-chain-letters-are-illegal-350510/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:02:04 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5292 full 14:52 5292 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: For those who are overweight, use the Horlicks plan to lose 3 pounds per week. Try this marvelous plan, and start right away. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: For those who are overweight, use the Horlicks plan to lose 3 pounds per week. Try this marvelous plan, and start right away. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum and…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/our-miss-brooks-fraternization-marriage-madness-550731/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:41:08 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9926 full 29:22 153912214 9926 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noLove is in the air as Mrs. Davis talks with Connie about her new boyfriend, Henry. Will Mrs. Davis be jumping into marriage anytime soon? Walter seems to be up…Keith HeltsleyLove is in the air as Mrs. Davis talks with Connie about her new boyfriend, Henry. Will Mrs. Davis be jumping into marriage anytime soon? Walter seems to be up…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-finding-a-place-to-keep-hogs-350509/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:02:23 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5277 full 5277 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: This is the cold and flu season. Take Horlicks and build up strength to resist becoming sick. Down in Pine Ridge, the chain letter craze has hit. Lum and…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: This is the cold and flu season. Take Horlicks and build up strength to resist becoming sick. Down in Pine Ridge, the chain letter craze has hit. Lum and…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/jack-benny-ed-and-the-vault-550403/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:41:06 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=7514 full 23:17 7514 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJack is to do another TV show, but first he and Rochester are at home, trying to fill out Rochester’s income tax form. Jack lends a hand with the line…Keith HeltsleyJack is to do another TV show, but first he and Rochester are at home, trying to fill out Rochester’s income tax form. Jack lends a hand with the line…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-lum-will-start-his-own-chain-letter-350508/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:04:12 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5272 full 15:00 5272 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Universally recommended by experts. Plenty of calcium for building strong bones and teeth, and especially easy to digest. Get it from your local druggist. Previously Lum and Abner have…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Universally recommended by experts. Plenty of calcium for building strong bones and teeth, and especially easy to digest. Get it from your local druggist. Previously Lum and Abner have…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/our-miss-brooks-dyeing-easter-eggs-retro232-500409/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:26:56 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=971 full 40:12 971 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noSaturday afternoon finds Connie making big arrangements in the kitchen. She is getting Easter baskets ready for the big day. Harriet stops by to talk about fashions for the Easter…Keith HeltsleySaturday afternoon finds Connie making big arrangements in the kitchen. She is getting Easter baskets ready for the big day. Harriet stops by to talk about fashions for the Easter…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-lum-receives-a-chain-letter-from-denver-350507/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:43 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5258 full 15:00 5258 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: In the interest of your own, and your family’s health, demand only the best. Down in Pine Ridge, there seems to be a new adventure brewing. Lum and Abner…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: In the interest of your own, and your family’s health, demand only the best. Down in Pine Ridge, there seems to be a new adventure brewing. Lum and Abner…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/our-miss-brooks-nonfraternization-policymarriage-madness-550724/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:26:23 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9844 full 9844 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noPrinciple, Mr. Conklin has called a meeting to discuss the problem of excessive noise in the hallowed halls of Madison High. What is the source of Conklin’s irritations? It’s only…Keith HeltsleyPrinciple, Mr. Conklin has called a meeting to discuss the problem of excessive noise in the hallowed halls of Madison High. What is the source of Conklin’s irritations? It’s only…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/06/lum-and-abner-squire-buys-engagement-ring-for-lum-350506/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:06:50 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5241 full 14:52 5241 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Imitations are made to resemble a thing, but no imitations can hold up to the quality of Horlicks. Accept no substitutes. Only the finest ingredients for the past 50…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Imitations are made to resemble a thing, but no imitations can hold up to the quality of Horlicks. Accept no substitutes. Only the finest ingredients for the past 50…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/jack-benny-from-camp-collins-california-ep449-420531/ Sun, 31 May 2026 07:20:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51109 full 29:28 153901699 51109 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)nowe open with Jack Benny lecturing Rochester about the need to conserve gasoline and maintain vehicles well for the war effort. Jack is introduced for the last Jell-O episode, and…Keith Heltsleywe open with Jack Benny lecturing Rochester about the need to conserve gasoline and maintain vehicles well for the war effort. Jack is introduced for the last Jell-O episode, and…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-lum-needs-an-engagement-ring-350429/ Fri, 29 May 2026 10:04:22 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5080 full 14:20 5080 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Try a hot cup of Horlicks in the place of coffee or tea. Easy to digest, helps to keep you cheerful all day, and agrees with the weakest stomach.…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Try a hot cup of Horlicks in the place of coffee or tea. Easy to digest, helps to keep you cheerful all day, and agrees with the weakest stomach.…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/the-great-gildersleeve-gildy-tries-to-give-up-smoking-ep253-470528/ Thu, 28 May 2026 12:21:39 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51073 full 30:33 153871960 51073 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noGildersleeve works on his end dove the month reports in the water Commissioner’s office. His attention is disrupted by the unwanted advances of an insurance salesman. He manages to apply…Keith HeltsleyGildersleeve works on his end dove the month reports in the water Commissioner’s office. His attention is disrupted by the unwanted advances of an insurance salesman. He manages to apply…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-evelina-and-frank-to-be-married-350426/ Wed, 27 May 2026 10:02:56 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5038 full 14:19 5038 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Here’s a tip for golfers. Take some malted milk tablets for satisfying hunger on the golf course. Natural, or chocolate flavor. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum’s girlfriend Evelina is…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Here’s a tip for golfers. Take some malted milk tablets for satisfying hunger on the golf course. Natural, or chocolate flavor. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum’s girlfriend Evelina is…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/burns-and-allen-successful-marriage-manual-421013/ Tue, 26 May 2026 07:23:43 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51096 full 29:51 153899821 51096 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noas George and Gracie discuss the latest in the war, the happy postman delivers the mail. He explains how his brother postman stays physically fit. Gracie gets a letter from…Keith Heltsleyas George and Gracie discuss the latest in the war, the happy postman delivers the mail. He explains how his brother postman stays physically fit. Gracie gets a letter from…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-lum-and-abner-reconcile-350423/ Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:08 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5011 full 14:29 5011 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Kids get hungry with all their activity. Give them a healthy, nourishing treat that won’t spoil their appetite. Down in Pine Ridge, Dick has managed to calm Lum down…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Kids get hungry with all their activity. Give them a healthy, nourishing treat that won’t spoil their appetite. Down in Pine Ridge, Dick has managed to calm Lum down…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/jack-benny-phil-harris-becomes-a-father-ep448-420524/ Sun, 24 May 2026 07:23:36 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51067 full 29:41 153871954 51067 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)nohim from Camp Callan California Jack receives a nice and hammy introduction. Don sets out to prove that his military audience thinks he’s great. Mary makes a poetic ending and…Keith Heltsleyhim from Camp Callan California Jack receives a nice and hammy introduction. Don sets out to prove that his military audience thinks he’s great. Mary makes a poetic ending and…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-sell-the-circus-350422/ Fri, 22 May 2026 10:04:23 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=5003 full 14:50 5003 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Enjoy a breakfast treat. Just sprinkle powdered Horlicks on buttered toast, or in cereal. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Previously, the circus was sold to Squire…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Enjoy a breakfast treat. Just sprinkle powdered Horlicks on buttered toast, or in cereal. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. Previously, the circus was sold to Squire…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/the-great-gildersleeve-teachers-problems-ep252-470521/ Thu, 21 May 2026 12:24:59 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51071 full 30:09 153871959 51071 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noMarjorie and Leroy bicker while they’re supposed to be studying. Gildersleeve gets onto them for not concentrating enough. Leila Ransom arrives to invite Gildersleeve to see a movie with her.…Keith HeltsleyMarjorie and Leroy bicker while they’re supposed to be studying. Gildersleeve gets onto them for not concentrating enough. Leila Ransom arrives to invite Gildersleeve to see a movie with her.…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-money-disappears-again-350411/ Wed, 20 May 2026 10:02:07 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4824 full 14:48 4824 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: It’s the cold and flu season, ward off sickness by using Horlicks. The circus is still showing in Mt Ida, and money is still coming up missing. Lum and…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: It’s the cold and flu season, ward off sickness by using Horlicks. The circus is still showing in Mt Ida, and money is still coming up missing. Lum and…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/burns-and-allen-married-but-single-421006/ Tue, 19 May 2026 07:26:49 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51081 full 29:43 153891241 51081 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noat home after a party, George and Gracie discussed the types of games that took place. Why was George so mean to her at the party? Gracie remembers the romantic…Keith Heltsleyat home after a party, George and Gracie discussed the types of games that took place. Why was George so mean to her at the party? Gracie remembers the romantic…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-lum-will-hide-money-350410-2/ Mon, 18 May 2026 10:04:00 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4813 full 15:06 4813 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Are Lum and Abner’s overweight friends using Horlicks? According to letters written in they are. Get sustaining nourishment without the excess calories. For the past couple days money has…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Are Lum and Abner’s overweight friends using Horlicks? According to letters written in they are. Get sustaining nourishment without the excess calories. For the past couple days money has…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/jack-benny-from-santa-ana-air-base-ep447-420517/ Sun, 17 May 2026 07:20:08 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51065 full 29:30 153871952 51065 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJack is teased about giving the whole cast a lift to the military base and is Maxwell. He collects gas money for the trip from Don. Mary arrives to get…Keith HeltsleyJack is teased about giving the whole cast a lift to the military base and is Maxwell. He collects gas money for the trip from Don. Mary arrives to get…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-squire-is-the-main-suspect-350409/ Fri, 15 May 2026 10:04:38 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4786 full 13:37 4786 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: There are many who can’t drink milk or coffee. Try getting your good nourishment with Horlicks malted milk drink for breakfast. The circus business has been improving, but yesterday,…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: There are many who can’t drink milk or coffee. Try getting your good nourishment with Horlicks malted milk drink for breakfast. The circus business has been improving, but yesterday,…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/a-day-in-the-life-of-dennis-day-room-rent-due-ep88-480925/ Thu, 14 May 2026 13:25:36 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8560 full 8560 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDennis opens with a song, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. In the Anderson home, Mrs. Anderson grows impatient when Dennis is three weeks late on his rent. Dennis is…Keith HeltsleyDennis opens with a song, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue. In the Anderson home, Mrs. Anderson grows impatient when Dennis is three weeks late on his rent. Dennis is…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/the-great-gildersleeve-peavey-disappears-ep251-470514/ Thu, 14 May 2026 12:27:13 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51069 full 29:23 153871957 51069 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noit’s Saturday night, in time for the Jolly boys to get together. Gildy complements his friends on being in high form, then the barbershop quartet things another. The Jolly boys…Keith Heltsleyit’s Saturday night, in time for the Jolly boys to get together. Gildy complements his friends on being in high form, then the barbershop quartet things another. The Jolly boys…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-circus-appearing-in-mt-ida-350408/ Wed, 13 May 2026 10:09:46 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4765 full 13:52 4765 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Carlton Bricker talks about a friend who tried a cheap substitute, but after just one glass, went back to the original. Down in Pine Ridge we find Lum and…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Carlton Bricker talks about a friend who tried a cheap substitute, but after just one glass, went back to the original. Down in Pine Ridge we find Lum and…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/burns-and-allen-george-should-be-a-doctor-490224/ Tue, 12 May 2026 14:23:22 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51053 full 29:45 153869756 51053 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noGracie’s latest fad is analyzing handwriting. She shares with her doubtful neighbor, Blanche that the expert claims that George should get out of radio. Now Blanche is a little less…Keith HeltsleyGracie’s latest fad is analyzing handwriting. She shares with her doubtful neighbor, Blanche that the expert claims that George should get out of radio. Now Blanche is a little less…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-lum-to-travel-with-circus-350405/ Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:44 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4723 full 13:51 4723 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: 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,…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: 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,…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/jack-benny-jack-test-drives-a-car-360510/ Sun, 10 May 2026 11:04:32 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=8880 full 28:31 8880 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noJack has been appearing in Detroit all week, and when he is absent from the radio studio, we cut to the theater where he puts on his stage show at…Keith HeltsleyJack has been appearing in Detroit all week, and when he is absent from the radio studio, we cut to the theater where he puts on his stage show at…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/jack-benny-from-mather-field-california-ep446-420510/ Sun, 10 May 2026 07:23:42 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51063 full 29:32 153871887 51063 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDon introduces Jack and teases him about being dizzy. Jack tells a story about flying a kite as a child. Mary Livingston arrives to the applause of the soldiers. She…Keith HeltsleyDon introduces Jack and teases him about being dizzy. Jack tells a story about flying a kite as a child. Mary Livingston arrives to the applause of the soldiers. She…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-lum-falls-in-love-with-zenora-350404/ Fri, 08 May 2026 10:02:16 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4694 full 13:49 4694 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: What would overweight folks do without Horlicks? Just try a hot drink in place of your usual heavy meal. You’ll cut down your calories, and cut down on your…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: What would overweight folks do without Horlicks? Just try a hot drink in place of your usual heavy meal. You’ll cut down your calories, and cut down on your…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/the-great-gildersleeve-campaign-gets-hot-ep125-440507/ Thu, 07 May 2026 09:28:37 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=33220 full 33220 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noRelaxing in his office, Gildy puts up his feet and read love letters from his fiancée, Eve Goodwin. In voiceover, we hear the sweet nothings from Eve. His day dreams…Keith HeltsleyRelaxing in his office, Gildy puts up his feet and read love letters from his fiancée, Eve Goodwin. In voiceover, we hear the sweet nothings from Eve. His day dreams…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-dick-smashes-lum-and-abners-glasses-350403/ Wed, 06 May 2026 10:02:04 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4688 full 13:25 4688 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: A recent test (recent in 1935) in a Chicago school proves that kids do better in school when they have a Horlick snack. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum managed…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: A recent test (recent in 1935) in a Chicago school proves that kids do better in school when they have a Horlick snack. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum managed…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/our-miss-brooks-planning-a-trip-to-europe-550717/ Tue, 05 May 2026 10:41:45 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=9739 full 9739 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noConnie talks with Mrs. Davis about her Summer plans of going to Europe, and the real likelihood that Connie actually has of going. Miss Brooks tells about the deal she…Keith HeltsleyConnie talks with Mrs. Davis about her Summer plans of going to Europe, and the real likelihood that Connie actually has of going. Miss Brooks tells about the deal she…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-lum-borrows-200-from-union-bank-350402/ Mon, 04 May 2026 10:04:51 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4672 full 13:24 4672 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: Carlton Bricker reads a letter of testimonial. A man tells how Horlicks helped him to get a good night’s sleep. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. After…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: Carlton Bricker reads a letter of testimonial. A man tells how Horlicks helped him to get a good night’s sleep. Now, let’s see what’s happening in Pine Ridge. After…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/jack-benny-love-scene-with-ann-sheridan-ep445-420503/ Sun, 03 May 2026 07:23:39 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=51015 full 29:48 153826439 51015 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noDon Wilson rolls back the clock so we can join Jack Benny and the cast on the set of Jack’s new movie. Jack interrupts Rochester as he sings and cleans…Keith HeltsleyDon Wilson rolls back the clock so we can join Jack Benny and the cast on the set of Jack’s new movie. Jack interrupts Rochester as he sings and cleans…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy https://retro-otr.com/2026/05/lum-and-abner-circus-moves-to-belleville-350401/ Fri, 01 May 2026 10:01:24 +0000 https://retro-otr.com/?p=4544 full 13:51 4544 keith@retro-otr.com (Keith Heltsley)noHorlicks: This week thousands of people will be buying malted milk products. Insist on only the finest. Accept no less than Horlicks, in either natural, or chocolate flavor. Now, what’s…Keith HeltsleyHorlicks: This week thousands of people will be buying malted milk products. Insist on only the finest. Accept no less than Horlicks, in either natural, or chocolate flavor. Now, what’s…family,friendly,Jack,Benny,George,Burns,comedy,clean,comedy,classic,comedy