1939 – Page 8 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Gildersleeve Memory Course. ep196, 390314

By Keith March 14, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Deciding that his memory needs improvement, Fibber enrolls in a course offered by the Gildersleeve Memory company. Iris Dalrimple is the instructor, played by Hal Peary. Otherwise known in most…

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

Jack Benny – Carmichael The Polar Bear Is Sick ep327m, 390312

By Keith March 12, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

For a change, Jack introduces Don Wilson, who is celebrating his 15th year in radio,. How did he happen to get into radio? Phil tells about his own start in…

Red Skelton (Avalon Time) Income Tax Trouble. ep10, 390311

By Keith March 11, 2023Comedy, Red Skelton

Red jokes with Dell King, and his back talking microphone about taxes. Hercules joins the financial humor, and Red continues on the topic of tax collectors. Phil Davis plays, My…

Art VanHarvey, Bernardine Flynn, Paul Rhimer, and Bill Eidleson

Vic and Sade – Mr. Erickson’s House Repairs. 390308

By Keith March 8, 2023Comedy, Vic and Sade

On the way home from school and work, Rush talks with Vic. As they approach home, Sade meets them on the front porch with news. To help with a house…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Sandwich Parlor. ep195, 390307

By Keith March 7, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber has a hamburger stand, and we get to se his skill at customer service. He has a cook to whip up the goodies as he mans the cash register…

Bob Hope ( Pepsodent Show) Judy Garland. ep24, 390307

By Keith March 7, 2023Bob Hope, Comedy

Leading off with jokes on horse racing at Santa Anita, Bob includes topics of losing at betting, pickpockets, trouble finding parking, and more. After Bill Goodwin announces the night's guest,…

Jack Benny – Jesse James Part Two. ep326, 390305

By Keith March 5, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Don and Jack joke about the recent losses at the race track. Mary shares a secret about Jack's $2 loss. Phil harris, and Kenny Baker join the horse racing jokes…

Red Skelton (Avalon Time) Cincinnati, Horse Racing. ep9, 390304

By Keith March 4, 2023Comedy, Red Skelton

Audio has some trouble with being weak and staticky. Red is teased by his microphone as he jokes about horses and race tracks. Red Foley sings Funny Old Hills. Phil…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Mouse in the House. ep194, 390228

By Keith February 28, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber brags on his prowess at hunting big game. He brags about being Card Trek McGee to the big time safari guide who is in town, and looking for a…

Jack Benny – Jesse James Part One. ep325, 390226

By Keith February 26, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The Academy Awards have come and gone, but how is Jack taking it with his loss? Mary shares secrets to burst his bubble as to why he was the center…