1939 – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Jack Benny – Murder On The Gridiron Part Two. ep352, 391210

By Keith December 10, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

That genial personality who guides the program, Jack Benny, isn't falling for the buttering up with the shopping days until Christmas running short. Even Mary has nothing but good things…

Jack Benny – Murder On The Gridiron Part One. ep351, 391203

By Keith December 3, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Opening the Christmas season with the holiday parade last week, Jack talks about the event. Is Jack's horsemanship as great as he makes it out to be? Mary saw the…

Jack Benny – Jack Goes Duck Hunting. ep350, 391126

By Keith November 26, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

That man, who spared no expense in his Thanksgiving dinner, is introduced, but Mary teases Jack over his stingy holiday celebrations. Continued criticizing by Don and Phil darkens Jackâ€™s mood.…

Thanksgiving cornucopia filled with a variety of foods from autumn harvest, including pumpkins, corn, apples, grapes, and gourds.

Jack Benny – Jack Buys An Ostrich For Thanksgiving Dinner. ep349, 391119

By Keith November 19, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

That bubbling, effervescent, comedian, Jack Benny, is introduced to tell a story about a pink alligator on a leash. The story becomes a running gag that Dennis doesn't quite understand.…

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

Jack Benny – Jack Has A Toothache. ep348, 391112

By Keith November 12, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Audio is good, just a little crackle from record noise. Don is concerned about Jack's toothache as he introduces that brave little soldier, Jack Benny. Phil complains about getting late…

Jack Benny – The Women. ep347, 391105

By Keith November 5, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The last rose of summer, Jack Benny, is introduced. Its not only embarrassing to Jack to talk about himself all the time, Phil claims its dull as well. Mary teases…

Jack Benny – Masquerade Party. ep346, 391029

By Keith October 29, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

In the holiday spirit, Rochester sings a Mexican ditty, while Jack dresses in his costume as Romeo for the masquerade party. Mary has her camp fire girl costume on under…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, She’ll Be Coming Around The Mountain. Ep5, 1939

By Keith October 27, 2023Hillbilly Boys, Music

The Hillbilly Boys are on the air! Playlist: The boys play, She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain. Pat tells how switching to Hillbilly flour is a change for progress. Leon…

Jack Benny – Stanley And Livingstone. ep345, 391022

By Keith October 22, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is teased about his cigar smoking habits. Mary enters to tell secrets on how tight Jack is, and how he shook down Dennis for loose change. Gearing up for…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Arch Oboler’s Plays – The Ways Of Men Past, Present, And Future. 390415

By Keith October 20, 2023Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

A trilogy of stories takes a look at war. In a time gone by, a grandfather tries to tell his grandson about war. Men recruited, and pressed into service to…