1939 – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

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…

A black and white illustration of "The Shadow" character from the 1930s pulp fiction and radio series, featuring a dark-cloaked figure with a fedora and scarf covering most of his face, except for his piercing eyes and prominent nose. He stands with his hands at his sides, looking off to the side with a serious expression. The background is a textured, cloudy sky.

The Shadow – Inventor Of Death. 391112

By Keith October 12, 2023Shadow, Suspense and Horror

An inventor, George Aldrin, has created a mechanical man, and Lamonte Cranston is in the audience to watch the demonstration. Henry the robot responds to mental commands from the inventor,…

Jack Benny – Introducing Dennis Day. ep343, 391008

By Keith October 1, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Rochester drives Jack to pick up the cast members. Mary scoffs at the 1929 Maxwell, joking the horse may be making a comeback. Phil is teased about his spontaneous sounding…

Green Hornet – Put It On Ice. 390704

By Keith June 16, 2023Adventure, Green Hornet

A meat packer is the victim of sabotage when his shipments are tainted and made unsafe for the public. Who could be doing this? Who is his enemy? The Green…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

Arch Obolers Plays – Mirage. 390401

By Keith June 5, 2023Lights Out, Suspense and Horror

Also aired as episode 51 on 430921. At a beach party, a couple step outside for a breath of fresh air. As they stroll the beach, and argue, they spot…