1940 – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Waters the Grass, Fight With Gildersleeve. ep248, 400514

By Keith May 14, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, I'm Just Wild About Harry. In a pleasant picture of pastoral life, Fibber stands on the front lawn, watering the flowers. Nick Dipopolus arrives to compare…

Jack Benny – Returning On TWA. ep374, 400512

By Keith May 12, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don introduces the scene from last Sunday Jack and Mary enter a taxi. They discussed the fund they had in the nightclubs. Jack’s Playboy lifestyle has been placed on a…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Women’s Club Play, stuck In a Suit Of Armor. ep247, 400507

By Keith May 7, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, Crazy Rhythm. Working on his play of mediaeval times, Fibber the brave prepares to fight for the fair damsel Molly's hand. In Shakespearean style, the jokes…

Jack Benny – Clown Hall Tonight (West Coast). ep373, 400505

By Keith May 5, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Opening with a musical selection, or two, the listening audience awaits the radio connection to be made. Joining Jack who is still in New York, getting ready to blow out…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber the Director. ep246, 400430

By Keith April 30, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills plays, Bo Jangles of Harlem. As Molly is busy in the kitchen, a message that could bring great change comes to Fibber. All he has to do is…

Jack Benny – Peter Van Steeden. ep372, 400428

By Keith April 28, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

after being introduced Don and Jack discuss the success of his latest picture. Mary arrives to set the story straight. He has been working as an usher in order to…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – The Biggest In The World. 400424

By Keith April 24, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

The weather inspires jokes about Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and his horses. Ray Noble talks about his date with Gracie, and we learn about Gracie’s kangaroo. Her small apartment has…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Art Museum, How To Hang a Picture. ep245, 400423

By Keith April 23, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills plays, Of Thee I Sing. An artistic argument needs to be settled. Molly thinks the proper way is to hang their new painting with the top at eye…

Jack Benny -The Buck Benny Movie. ep371, 400421

By Keith April 21, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don introduces a man who was greeted by thousands of loyal fans. Jack arrives at his destination, his so tell and then to his studio audience. He brags about his…

Burns and Allen – All Promises Are Fictitious. 400417

By Keith April 17, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

George gets compliments on his new suit. Will the cast agree on his choice in style? In trying to not talk about her campaign, Gracie talks about her campaign for…