1939 – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Chewing Chewing Chewing Gum. ep7, 1939

By Keith January 5, 2024Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist: Mickey Wickey, also known as Bob Wills plays, while Leon sings, Chewing Chewing Chewing Gum. Bob Wills plays, Blue Hour. Mickey reads a poem about morality and doing what's…

Green Hornet – The Smuggler Signs His Name. 391123

By Keith January 2, 2024Adventure, Green Hornet

In the customs office, star reporter Lawry witnesses what appears to be the apprehension of a man smuggling lacy handkerchiefs into the country. Huh? How dangerous can a lacy handkerchief…

Jack Benny – Gladys Zybisco Disappoints Jack On New Year’s. ep355, 391231

By Keith December 31, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Welcoming in the new year, Don and Jack joke about getting older. Calendars, issued by local businesses are a longstanding milestone of the season, and Jack talks about some notable…

Jack Benny – Christmas Open House At Jack’s. ep354, 391224

By Keith December 24, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don whisks us to Jack's home in Beverly Hills where Rochester sings as he trims the tree. How are Trudy the ostrich, and Carmichael the polar bear doing? Mary enters…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Jack Benny (NBC) Christmas Shopping For Perfume And A Necktie. ep353, 391217

By Keith December 17, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The busiest little man in Hollywood, Jack Benny, is a wreck. He has been doing Christmas shopping, and hanging out at parties, and tells Don about his new picture. Will…

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…