Comedy – Page 374 – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

Mel Blanc – Phony Oil Stock. 470506

By Keith May 6, 2014Comedy, Mel Blanc

Betty tries to get Mel to improve his business by taking some investment risks. Mel is doubtful, but when her dad, Mr Colby pops in for the usual round of…

Friars Club Roast – Jack Benny. 700121.

By Keith May 5, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny

This was originally a television production from the Kraft Music Hall, but being an audio podcast, here's the sound track of it. With the nature of the roast, it still…

Jack Benny – Robert Taylor Plays Cello. 38-02-13 (RV017 retro457)

By Keith May 4, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack talks with Don about being one of the best dressed men in America. Along with Clark Gable. Jack is teased about standing in a barrel, a famous scene from…

Judy Canova – Getting Mineral Water for Pig, Lover Boy. 430907

By Keith May 2, 2014Comedy, Judy Canova

Judy tells about hanging out with the service men in North Africa, while on her USO tour. Afterward she sings, After You're Gone. Sylvester and Ken Niles join Judy when…

Lum and Abner – Two Episodes To Win Court Case 420127 & 29 (retro456)

By Keith April 29, 2014Comedy, Lum and Abner, Retro Original

The day of the big trial arrives, and Lum Edwards, Justice of the Peace, has to put on trial Lum Edwards, defendant. He has been charged with breaking and entering…

Mel Blanc – James Mason Gets Mels Role In A Play. 470429

By Keith April 29, 2014Comedy, Mel Blanc1 Comment

After seeing a movie featuring James Mason, Mel and Betty discuss the well known actor. Not impressed, Mel is to act in a play the local ladies are to put…

Abbott and Costello – Lucille Ball’s Nylons. 431118 RV016retro455)

By Keith April 26, 2014Abbott and Costello, Comedy, Retro Original

All that seems to be on Lou's mind is women. He jokes about his dates, but can he swear off of them for ever? Connie Haines makes it difficult for…

Mel Blanc – Literary Expert. 470422

By Keith April 22, 2014Comedy, Mel Blanc

His impresonations have made quite the splash withthe society ladies, and now Mell is hrilled to be invited to all the high society parties. Colby enters the fix it shop…

Great Gildersleeve – Easter Sunrise Service. 520409

By Keith April 19, 2014Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

In the Gildersleeve home, Marjorie and Leroy plan on wearing their Sunday finest to the upcoming Easter celebration. Though Unkie Mort balks at the thought of getting up at 4AM…