Fred Allen – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

Fred Allen – The Courting Of Nasty And Nell, Marlene Dietrich. 420510.

By Keith April 11, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred and the announcer talk about a recent feature in Look Magazine, teasing about Jack Benny. Fred talks about Jack sponser dropping him. The News Highlights of the Week topic…

Fred Allen – the Life Of Fred Allen, With Maurice Evans. 420308.

By Keith April 4, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred talks about Jack Benny's show earlier in the evening, recorded at the San Diego Marine Base. The news Lowlights feature Hollywood accomplishments, and awards. Falstaff has a song, Academy…

Fred Allen – Death Valley Takes A Day Off, Louella Parsons. 411210.

By Keith March 28, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

The opening bit sounds like war news, but is a blurb of Texaco's support of the war effort. After teasing from the announcer, the topic of the day turns to…

Fred Allen – The Baritones Plight, West. 410501.

By Keith March 21, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Audio has outstanding quality. After being introduced, Fred has an important announcement about Jack Benny. News of the Week features New York subways, and the advertising now appearing on them.…

Fred Allen – The Jack Benny 10th Anniversary. 410507. (retro381).

By Keith February 18, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

Our Jack Benny month continues with an unexpected salute from his arch rival, Fred Allen. In 1941, Fred dedicated his entire show to salute Jack Benny's tenth year on the…

Fred Allen – Wedlock Society. 410326.

By Keith February 15, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Jimmy wallington teases Fred about being physically fit. The News of the week features Springtime. in New York. The parade of characters get poetic as topics also include views from…

Fred Allen – Nicotine Alley. ep24, 410319.

By Keith February 8, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Ah, Spring in New York, and Fred talks with Jimmy wallington about the signs of green things budding throughout New York. The News of the week presents highlights on the…

Fred Allen – Truth Or Subsequences. 410212.

By Keith January 11, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

It will soon be Lincoln's birthday, and Kenny is helping bandleader, Al Goodman with writing an essay. Meanwhile, Fred turns to the Texaco News of the Week. The topic is…

Fred Allen – They Almost Junked The Junket. 410122.

By Keith October 5, 2011Comedy, Fred Allen

Features Kenny Baker, Portland Hoffa, the Martins, Al Goodman's Orchestra, and Fred Allen in person. The Martins open with a song, So You're the One. It's Thrift Week, and the…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – All Is Not Gold That Glitters. 410108.

By Keith September 21, 2011Comedy, Fred Allen

Backed up by the Al Goodman orchestra, The Merrymacks open with, Smile in Your Heart. Kenny Baker gives Fred grief when he wants to act in the play later. The…