Fred Allen – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

Fred Allen – Satire On Song Writers. 380608.

By Keith June 8, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred Allen - Satire On Song Writers. 380608. Doctors and Psychologists agree, it's time for Town Hall Tonight. The Peter VanSeetin orchestra plays, and his singers sing, Cry Baby Cry. In Town Hall News of the Week: Broadway theaters, and theatrical workers. The parade of characters is designed to highlight the slump in the acting world for the Summer season.

Fred Allen – Take It Or Leave It, With Phil Baker. 430228

By Keith February 28, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred jokes about Veronica Lake's new hair fashion, as Portland enters to add her thought on the topic. The teasing turns to the topic of Phil Baker, before moving on…

Fred Allen – Subway Posters. 390222.

By Keith February 22, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

The Peter Van Seetin singers sing, This Night. It's Washington's birthday and like it or not, Fred gets a truthful introduction. In the Town Hall News of the Week, topics…

Fred Allen – Guest Oscar Levant. 430131

By Keith January 31, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

Jimmy Wallington and Fred discuss a recent event on the quiz show, Truth or Consequences. Portland has a few words of her own to share on the topic. Jokes abound…

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,…

Retro Salute – Jack Benny and Fred Allen Feud – Various Clips (RV30, retro497)

By Keith May 27, 2015Comedy, Fred Allen, Jack Benny, Retro Original

Digging into the Retro Vault, we pull out this early installment, and first time we did a salute. Clips include: Movie promo and trailer of the film, Love Thy Neighbor,…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Looking For Umbriago, with Jimmy Durante. 430404 (retro458)

By Keith May 7, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

Fred opens with some jabs at Jack Benny. Portland joins him for the trip to Allen’s Alley, with the topic of the day being the meat shortage. Al Goodman’s Orchestra…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Chile Frank Sinatra 430516 (retro450)

By Keith March 30, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen

Hey, it’s that brand new singing sensation, Frank Sinatra! Actually, Frank had been singing for quite some time. It had been only recently that he became a solo act when…

Fred Allen – Town Hall Tonight Amateur Night 370310 (RV010 retro 444)

By Keith February 12, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

Also called Fred Allen – Murder On The High Seas, Or Boy Meets Gull. 370310. Peter VanSeetin and his singers kick off the show by singing, Boo Hoo. Fred reads…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – guest Judy Canova 430307 (442)

By Keith February 9, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

The orchestra opens with, I Can't Give You Anything but Love. Jimmy Wallington continues as he jokes around with Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa. Jack Benny is the topic of…