Jack Benny – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Leo And Jack Watch The World Series. ep855, 531004

By Keith October 4, 2026Comedy, Jack BennyNo Comments

Jack Benny and the gang gather to watch the World Series with New York Giants manager Leo Durocher, but technical difficulties, Frank Nelson, and a heated argument with the television set turn game day into total chaos.

Jack Benny – Polly Goes To The Psychiatrist. ep853, 530927

By Keith September 27, 2026Comedy, Jack BennyNo Comments

Jack Benny faces trouble with the studio, an order of attitude at the drugstore, and a moody parrot trying to hatch a coconut. When Polly visits an animal psychiatrist, unexpected secrets—and her true age—are revealed.

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

Jack Benny – Skit, Duel In The Graveyard. ep116, 340304

By Keith September 20, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny's bravery is put to the test in a midnight graveyard duel against Frank Parker, while Mary Livingstone returns from Florida in this classic 1934 episode.

Jack Benny – Buck Benny Rides Again Part2. 361122

By Keith September 13, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Buck Benny returns to ride the trail and round up cattle rustlers, but Jack must first deal with a late Phil Harris, a lady-killing charm competition, and constant phone interruptions during the broadcast.

Jack Benny – Buck Benny Rides Again, Part1. 361115

By Keith September 6, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny and the gang kick off the first-ever "Buck Benny" western sketch, celebrate Kenny Baker's first anniversary on the show, and fill time with a few leftover school-days jokes.

Jack Benny – Girls Dormitory. 361108

By Keith August 30, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

A short episode, just the middle segment. Missing opening ads and intros. Starts with Kenny Baker's song, With Beautiful Nearby. The cast members talk about the play. With the need…

Jack Benny – Rose of the Rio Grande (retro247). 341202

By Keith August 27, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

Jack Benny and the gang tackle talent agents, plate-juggling comedians, and a dramatic spoof of Rose of the Rio Grande. Features running gags, vocal appearances by Mary Kelly and Joe Kern, and bonus music tracks from Leah Ray, Ozzie Nelson, and Paul Whiteman.

Jack Benny – The Minstrel Show. 361101

By Keith August 23, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Up to this point, Phil Harris had played his role as bandleader fairly conservatively. In this episode, however, his developing stage persona shines through as he enthusiastically joins the minstrel…

Jack Benny – Romeo And Juliet. ep229, 361025

By Keith August 16, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny's movie ambitions take center stage as Mary, Kenny, and Phil Harris all take turns deflating his ego. Musical performances include Phil's "South Sea Island Magic" and Kenny Baker's "Make Believe". The main event promises a production of Romeo and Juliet, but after all the hype, running out of time forces the cast into a hilariously frantic movie trailer parody instead.

Jack Benny – Mrs. Wiggs Of The Onion Patch (retro245). 341118

By Keith August 13, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

Audio Note: The audio is a bit scratchy with a few skips, and the musical numbers have been snipped, but overall it remains a fun listen. Don teases Jack about…