Boxing – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Jack Challenges Fred Allen To A Boxing Match. ep322, 390205

By Keith February 5, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The Waukegan Bomber, Kid Benny, weighs in for jokes about boxing and the latest round of jabbing from Fred Allen's most recent show. Mary tells secrets on Jack's attempts at exercising in his back yard. The fitness follies continue as Phil arrives, and demonstrates his fictional theme song for his fictional sponsor for his yet to emerge radio show. After an interruption, Phil plays, Umbrella Man.

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – The Champion And The Set Up. 490522

By Keith May 22, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

It's National Pickle Week, and Jack jokes about pickles with the cast. Mary is back, after bdeing sick last week. Mary slips in some doctor jokes. Phil complains about the…

Archie Andrews – Masked Marvel. 460706.

By Keith July 6, 2019Archie Andrews, Juvenile

Today Jughead and Archie are planning to go swimming. They are spotted by bully, Butch Mogonigal. Archie gets knocked down, but to defend himself in the future, he gets a…

Our Miss Brooks – Walter Vs Stretch Grudge Match. ep39, 490501.

By Keith May 1, 2019Comedy, Our Miss Brooks

As Connie Brooks gets ready for her day, and picks out a dress, she talks with Mrs Davis. At the movies the night before, Mrs Davis saw Stretch at the…

Command Performance – Eddie Cantor. ep1, 420301.

By Keith March 1, 2019Command Performance, Music

Eddie Cantor is the first host on this first episode that will bring top celebrities to the air. All requests come from letters sent in from the troops themselves. The…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Waters the Grass, Fight With Gildersleeve. ep248, 400514

By Keith May 14, 2018Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, I'm Just Wild About Harry. In a pleasant picture of pastoral life, Fibber stands on the front lawn, watering the flowers. Nick Depopolos arrives to compare…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Thanksgiving Betty Hutton. 411116

By Keith October 23, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Thanksgiving" Hope jokes about giving you the bird, in this holiday rehearsal show. Topics include food, super markets, inflated prices, restaurants, farms, turkeys, and even Republicans. flubbed jokes mean…

Jack Benny – The Crowd Roars. 381106.

By Keith November 6, 2016Comedy, Jack Benny

The cast all tease Jack about his Halloween party he just through, and it's skimpy party favors. Kenny arrives, and the topic changes to Kenny telling about running for president,…

Great Gildersleeve – Wedding Shower For Leila. ep85, 430606

By Keith August 8, 2016Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

As Gildy watches the rain shower outside, Marjorie keeps busy arranging the wedding shower inside for Leila Ransom. When Leroy enters with Ben, we learn the drama behind a black…

Fred Allen – Old Mountain Justice. 400131.

By Keith August 8, 2015Comedy, Fred Allen

Guest is Joe Louis. The Merrymacks opens with that hit song, Whan. Fred presents the World in Review news Reels. Topics include: political figures, taxes, laws, the economy, legalized gambling,…