Comedy – Page 93 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Sorry Wrong Number. 481017

By Keith October 17, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is home taking a bath, so Don cuts to Mary's house as she talks to her maid Pauline about her date with Jack. A phone call comes in from…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Rochester Sings Casa Blanca. 431017

By Keith October 17, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Join Jack, Mary, Don, Phil, and Dennis for another night of comedy and music. Don has to introduce Mary since Jack is busy talking to his writers. She complains to…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Detective Wilsons Hat. 460808

By Keith October 15, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum talks on the phone to the professor, the gang chief. Is the detective, Mr Wilson out of the picture? The professor has promised Lum to take care of him,…

Martin and Lewis – Dorothy Kirsten. ep22, 491014.

By Keith October 14, 2021Comedy

Dean and Jerry joke about women, then are joined by Florence to offer a woman's perspective on the humor. Although Florence is now called, Condeleah, at least for today's script.…

Lum and Abner – Lum Captures Whole Gang. 460814

By Keith October 14, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The hotel seems to be empty as Cedric enters. Abner reveals himself to share his worries at being caught by the gang of jewel thieves. He reviews a little about…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Visit By Aunt Hattie. ep297, 481013

By Keith October 13, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

The house is filled with song as the family gets ready for the day. The kids are off to school, and Throckmorton gets ready for work when a telegram comes.…

Lum and Abner – Lum And Detective Wilson. 460807

By Keith October 13, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Lum's plan to force Abner to pay room and board to large, hungry families of Pine Ridge, a truce is called. Abner confides in Cedric that he still has…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Commission For Witneys Daughter. ep373, 431012

By Keith October 12, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The mail bag has a batch of special delivery letters, all for the new boarder, Alice Darling, from her boyfriends. Fibber tells about his younger days on the vaudeville circuit,…

Lum and Abner – Lum Gets Revenge. 460806

By Keith October 11, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum talks to Dick about his plan to let Abner lose all his money in the price war over the hotel so he can buy him out when he goes…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Polly Goes To The Shrink. 541010

By Keith October 10, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

The cast is in the drugstore before the show. Once Jack arrives, they all make their lunch orders. Dennis plays the juke box and sings and opera sounding tune. Jack…