Stan Freeberg – Miss Jupiter (retro246). ep3, 570728
After some interupted starts to the show by a listening couple who keeps switching off the radio, Stan encounters June Forray as Miss Jupiter. She is slightly disgruntled that she…
Jack Benny – Mrs. Wiggs Of The Onion Patch (retro245). 341118
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…
Duffys Tavern – Chant Of The Jungle (Susan Hayward, Frank Buck, retro244). ep83, 430323
Archie introduces the shows guest stars, and day dreams about the benefits of getting away from it all to enjoy the great outdoors. Guests are to be movie actress, Rita…
Alan Young – Old Love Letters (retro240). 450403
Highlights include:
The hilarious moment when the groom meets Alan without either realizing who the other is.
The chaotic wedding scene as the show reaches its grand finale.
- Alan getting fitted for his tuxedo.
Duffy’s Tavern – Hawaiian Vacation (retro239). 511228
Archie talks to Duffy on the phone about calendars, and business matters. After an argument, Miss Duffy tries to moderate the conversation. In the end, Archie plans to quit, and…
Damen Runyon Theater – What, No Butler? (retro238). 491204
Damen Runyon was a newspaper reporter, columnist, and short story writer. His characters featured gangsters and street people. His stories found their way into the movies, sometimes as just a…
Father Knows Best – The New Housekeeper (retro237). 500622
In the Anderson home, mom has had a hard day and is a little frustrated with the kids. Jim notices, and wants to lend a hand by hiring a housekeeper…
Baby Snooks – Abnormal Psychology. (retro236). 420528
This is a short episode so there is time for a few other shorts today. Daddy is trying to understand his little girl better, and is reading up on psychology.…
Fred Allen – The Mammoth Department Store. (retro 234). 321225
This 30-minute episode gets started right after a musical number, Fred is introduced and his skit about shopping at the Mammoth Department Store begins. Fred has to deal with a…
Jack Benny – Jack Hasn’t Received His New Contract. (retro233). 540411
Flashback to the day before at rehearsal. Jack is critical of Bob Crosby's band members. Jack begins to worry when Don points out that his contract hasn't been renewed yet.…