Retro Radio Podcast

Cedric is in the Jot Em Down store to give Abner an update on a local boy. Is Ernest really out in the Pacific? Is he just out there swimming around? Cedric explains about V-mail, and how it works better than regular mail. Special forms make it easy to send.

As Cedric composes his letter, Abner warns him about sending negative news. The purpose is to keep the morale of the troops up. Not to mention not giving too much away about the failed expedition.

Lum enters, smug that his campaign to let folks believe the expedition was a success. Lum has been asked to give a speech at the lodge on the treasures. His psychology on refusing the s;eech confuses Abner. Will it really make folks think Lum is a busy and important man?

Back to helping Cedric compose his V-mail. Lum’s speech writing intrudes on the letter writing. Crossed messages abound, but it may not go well for Lum.

Is telepathy real? The Whistler hints that it is. Herbert is a student of extra sensory perception, and receives a mental flash from an author, and specialist in the topic, Thomas Banning. Going to find Thomas, Herbert goes to see if his publishing company can print his unfinished manuscript. But he finds there is none. Is Thomas lying for some reason?

Unable to rest, Herbert expects another mental flash, while his girlfriend, Andrea, spends her own sleepless night. The publisher confirms that a manuscript on mind over matter should be half done. In seeking the answers he needs, Herbert checks with the banker. Is there some kind of foul play with Thomas brother coming to town?

Back at the Banning estate, Herbert is prepared for the worst, but finds Thomas insisting there is no book. Is Herbert just being too nosy and pushy? Allowed to stay over in the Banning estate, Herbert and Andrea ponder the elements in the mystery. Will telepathic messages lead Herbert to the manuscript? Secrets are discovered. What’s the motive behind holding Thomas captive, and torturing him?

The puzzle pieces to the mystery is revealed, but the Whistler has one more secret that’s sure to bring justice.

Note: Frank Nelson is Herbert.

Rainy weather has been lingering, and we find the kids doing what kids did in the 1950’s indoors, and playing a classic board game together. Cathy rules the board, owning Boardwalk and Park Place. The demands of a leaky roof rescue Bud from the cost of landing on the property to pay rent. Margret has reached her breaking point over the water damage, very uncharistic for her.

All mom’s pent up frustrations over unfair treatment, Easter dresses, the high cost of living, and more spill out. Has her tyrade caused a rift with Jim? When a family car breaks down in front of their house, the Andersons invite them in. As run down as Margret has made the house out to be,, the visiting kids think they’re in heaven.

Can Jim offer Mr Matthews, the traveling man more than a dry place to rest? A Jobe, maybe? Bud has the car fixed up, but maybe at the expense of mom’s vacuum cleaner. The kids are a hit with Betty and Cathy. Is there something bothering mom at the offer to let the kids stay with them while Mr Matthews continues his travelss for a job? It’ll only be for a few days.

Despite the offer of the dry house, the kids don’t want to be left, and without their dad. The Andersons prepare to send them off with plenty of parting gifts. Cowboy suits, toys, coats, and raincoats. Jim reflects on how the traveling family may not have had many possessions, they were rich in loyalty to each other. A thing that makes him feel blessed, despite the earlier disasters.

Note: not the right date for this show, but one like it, with a similar script, may have appeared here. This episode is likely from a season a couple years in the future.

Both Bill Davis, and Gale Gordon were serving in the military at this time, and wouldn’t return to the show for at least a year. Another hint is the film, Song of the South, where the Kingsmen’s song comes from didn’t come out until November 1946.

Molly has put up with a lot with her husband, but for once his pet project is in being overly energetic. Restlessneess has seen to it that long neglected repairs and projects are completed. It’s all due to a book on man’s untapped energy, and getting only 4 hours of sleep. Doc Gamble pops in to find out about Fibbers amazing stamina. Billy Mills plays, Maple Leaf Rag.

There’s no end to Fibbers energy as he and Molly get into a series of word mix ups. Corporals, corpuscles, Corssicans, and others. Lena, a snoopy neighbor, tells how she used to be a radio operator. As Harlowe Wilcox enters, Fibber can’t wait to tell him his plans to be more productive.

Not one to stand idle, Fibber’s bluster is interrupted with a visit from Wallace Wimple. The mild mannered man, who enjoys reading his bird book, has his big old wife, Sweetie Face, to thank for his run down feeling. The Kingsmen sing, Uncle Remus Says.

As the day wears on, Molly is exhausted. Mayor Latrivia enters to learn of Fibbers enthusiasm. Will the book be a pick me up for the tired mayor, or the e Elks club meeting? The napping Molly is awakened in the middle off the night when doc Gamble rings the bell, and delivers the now unconscious Fibber home. All his untapped energy sapped from him.

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Arriving home late in the night, the gents are less than happy over their ordeal with the treasure hunt, though glad to be back in their old routine in the store. Lum and Abner dread the barrage of questions the nosey citizens of Pine Ridge will bother them with.

Anticipating all manner of smart remarks, prying questions, and the like serve to get Lum riled, and his figures of speech get Abner confused. Is Abner going to have to give away his false teeth? What should the gents tell the townsfolk about why they didn’t bring any treasure back? They don’t want to lie, but maybe they can lead folks to draw their own misguided conclusions.

Grandpappy Spears is seen approaching, and the gents discuss how to handle his verbal barbs. Instead, grandpap shares his own troubles. His question has nothing to do with the expedition.

Grandpap is too wrapped up in himself, he never knew the gents left town. in fact his stories sound more impressive than the events in the expedition,.

Bob “San Diego Marine Base”Hope tries out a few openings in this rehearsal preview. He jokes about the Marines, fishing, and how much the Marines love him. Other jokes include girls, tough Marines, the beach, and physical conditioning. Trips to Mexico, and Santa Anita horse races, all make the topics for jokes.

After a false start, Francis Langford with the Six Hits and a Miss sing, Embraceable You. Francis jokes with Bob about the base, dice, and after flubbed lines, they turn to dating. What differences are there between sailors and Marines? Why can’t the men of different services get along?

Smooth talking orchestra leader, Buddy Rogers enters to sweep Francis off her feet. He compliments her on her talent, even among the flubbed lines. Is Bob a little jealous? Bob tries to horn in to joke with Buddy, but he only has eyes for Francis. Once Francis departs, Buddy and Bob have a hard time with their lines. What’s it like in the traveling life in Buddy’s band as they do the vaudeville circuit? The two discuss their old days of performing.. What was their dressing rooms like? What does Buddy think of Bob’s acting?Skinny Ennis enters to joke with fellow musician, Buddy Rogers. Topics include musicians who don’t read music, playing instruments, musical backgrounds, unions, and more. The two musicians see who can hold a note the longest.Joined by the Six Hits and a Miss, Betty Hutton sings, Blues in the Night.

In the story of Bob Hope’s life, he joins the Marines, along with Buddy Rogers and Skinny Ennis. Being payday, they discuss what to do with theyr salary. How about going out with girls? Dice games, shortages, priorities, and other ways to spend their money. Giving in to temptation, Bob and the guys get involved in a craps game with loaded dice. Needing a loan, the guys go to Kolonna’s loan company. Francis Langford is Jerry’s receptionistShe jokes about her job and duties, then Jerry deescribes how his business works, and argues with Bob. Francis talks to the guys about dating. Will Bob ever get his loan?

Don’s glowing introduction gets interrupted, when Phil Harris lets him know Jack isn’t here. Mary Livingstone says he’s in the hall, talking to his new girlfriend, Gladys, or at least having trouble connecting through the operator. Phil takes over as emcee, and whips out corny jokes. Is this what it’ll take to get Jack away from the phone? Mary saves the audience from the old, vaudeville style jokes by having Phil play a jazzy interlude.

Jack is still having trouble with the phone operator, but finally gets to talk with Gladys dad. Finally, he returns in time for Don’s commercial. He and the cast discuss Gladys, and being flirted with in the restaurant where she’s the waitress. Jack tells about his hot date, and the jitterbug contest he and Gladys won. Dennis Day enters to comment on Jack’s likelihood to win the Oscars. Jack announces the upcoming show will be on the road, and invites Mary to ride in the Maxwell with him. As Jack races out to pack, get interrupted by a quick phone call that still has trouble connecting, Dennis sings, Careless.

After an unexpected windfall, Jack splurges, and takes a cab ride home. Ronald Coleman is mentioned,, but it would be some time before he would make an appearance on the show. Rochester is surprised to see Jack and Mary so soon. Has he been caught doing something? Using Jack’s stuff? Jack’s stingy food habits are revealed, when Mary wants a bite to eat. Travel plans are made to take the Maxwell to Oakland. It should only take a day… right? Mr Mister Billingsley enters to joke about Jack’s polar bear and ostrich.

The packing takes a back seat when Jack is once again on the phone to try to connect to his girlfriend in Azusa.

As little Phyllus opens her birthday gifts, her uncle Willie gives her a more practical gift than the pony she wanted. Weather stripping. Should Phil get her the toy pony, or is it too expensive? Frankie arrives with the kind of gifts he likes. Drink mixes, coupons for tatoo jobs, and educatioinal books by IJ Grogan. Alice sings, It’s a Lovely Day.

Insisting on getting the pony, Phil is lured into spending a few more dollars for a real pony. Feigning surprise at being in a bookie’s office the guys are soon recognized by the bookie. How do they expect to buy a pony here? Grogan just happens to have one for sale. His $28 thoroughbred is the answer. Phil has to get the rest of the birthdy decorations, so Frankie goes to get the pony. will a kangaroo do just as well? Phil calms the savage beast by singing, Gimme That Oldtime Religion.

Not standing for the situation, Alice demands the kangaroo is taken out of the house. Phil and Remley man handle the animal into the closet, but will they be able to get Julius to get the beast outside, and taken away? By the time he discovers Zelda isn’t one of Frankies old girlfriends, the fight soon comes to an end, but where did Julius disappear?

Men of all walks of life are attracted to the Riviera. The gambling tables of the casino serve as the back drop to Holmes, Watson, and a mystery that is about to unfold. Two down on their luck gamblers have words, but the losing streak continues for Gilbert. A call for a doctor has Watson examining a dead Heinrich. Despite being an apparent suicide, Heinrich’s wife blames the casino and Gilbert for her loss. A puzzling factor is the large sum found in Heinrich’s possession.

Back at the gambling tables, Holmes has a bit of advice to improve Watsons luck… be the owner of the table. Gilbert also has a plan to improve his luck, but his system for winning worries his wife. Has his joke cost him his life?

Working with the local police, Holmes shares his observations of Gilberts joke, gone all wrong. Has one of the two widows of the dead gamblers done him in? Sherlock grills the psuspects, and turns up a twist, and a scandal for the motive to murder.

After being stranded in Little Rock, our bedraggled travelers have scraped up the money needed for the last leg of their journey. Cedric morns the loss of his beloved pinball machine. It was pawned to be able to continue.

Why didn’t they let poor Cedric say good bye, and assure the pinball machine everything would be alright. Abner marvels that Cedric is as upset as if the machine were a real person.

Lum reads Berma Shave signs along the road, and Abner gets confused over the advertisement. Other signs and ads are commented on, as Cedric continues moaning over his lost pinball friend. The poor maiden… Made in Ohio. The distraught Cedric can hardly drive straight.

As Lum and Abner worry about being laughingstocksCedric pines away, thinking he and all his friends will die of a broken heart. Are the pains in his chest more than just his imagination?