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Stoopnagel and Bud – Fred Allen (retro250). 360930

Posted by By Keith September 10, 2026Posted inComedy, Retro OriginalNo Comments
Fred Allen joins Colonel Stoopnagel and Bud for a Gangbusters spoof in this final episode of the summer replacement series, featuring star-gazing banter, musical performances, and reluctant political campaigns.
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Superman – The Meteor from Krypton (retro249). 430607

Posted by By Keith September 3, 2026Posted inAdventure, Retro Original, SupermanNo Comments
Due to spotty preservation, this episode is the only surviving record from this particular Superman radio story arc. Sponsored by Kellogg's Pep, Clark Kent struggles with a sudden weakness caused by a mysterious glowing meteor while trying to guard his secret identity from Lois Lane, Perry White, and a persistent doctor.
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Jack Benny – Rose of the Rio Grande (retro247). 341202

Posted by By Keith August 27, 2026Posted inComedy, 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.
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Stan Freeberg – Miss Jupiter (retro246). ep3, 570728

Posted by By Keith August 20, 2026Posted inComedy, Retro Original, Stan Freeberg
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…
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Jack Benny – Mrs. Wiggs Of The Onion Patch (retro245). 341118

Posted by By Keith August 13, 2026Posted inComedy, 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…
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Duffys Tavern – Chant Of The Jungle (Susan Hayward, Frank Buck, retro244). ep83, 430323

Posted by By Keith August 6, 2026Posted inComedy, Retro Original
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…
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Alan Young – Old Love Letters (retro240). 450403

Posted by By Keith July 30, 2026Posted inComedy, Retro Original
Highlights include:
  • Alan getting fitted for his tuxedo.
  • 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.
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    Duffy’s Tavern – Hawaiian Vacation (retro239). 511228

    Posted by By Keith July 23, 2026Posted inComedy, Retro Original
    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…
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    Damen Runyon Theater – What, No Butler? (retro238). 491204

    Posted by By Keith July 16, 2026Posted inComedy, Damen Runyon, Detective and Mystery, Retro Original2 Comments
    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…
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    Father Knows Best – The New Housekeeper (retro237). 500622

    Posted by By Keith July 9, 2026Posted inComedy, Father Knows Best, Retro Original3 Comments
    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…
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