1947 – Page 9 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – The Sportsmens Replacement. ep613, 470316

By Keith March 16, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

It's that time for the Academy Awards, and Jack talks to Don about the celebrities at the event that he was the MC. Mary shares a poem about television, and…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee And Molly – Man’s Untapped Energies. ep507, 470311

By Keith March 11, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly has something new to deal with at home, Fibber is bursting with energy and motivation. Chores around the house are falling prey to his new found pep? What's the…

Jack Benny – Jack Tries to Find Replacement for the Sportsmen. ep612, 470309

By Keith March 9, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

It's tax season in OTR land, and Rochester tries to fill out his complicated tax forms. Can Jack do any better as he lends a hand? Mary changes the topic…

Fibber McGee And Molly – Bad Mail Service. ep506, 470304

By Keith March 4, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is expecting some mail, and feels that the mail service is somehow holding out on him. He decides to write a letter of complaint. The McGee's maid, Lena enters…

Jack Benny – Jack Tries to Rehire the Sportsmen. ep611, 470302

By Keith March 2, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

At the end of last week's show, Jack fired the Sportsmen. Can he justify himself to the sponsor on his decision? Will his contract with the quartet support Jack's case…

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Chivalrous Gunman. ep198, 470814

By Keith February 25, 2025Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

Late at night at the JJ Titus Loan Company, men are gathered to blow the safe. The worried man is an employee who has helped the thugs pull off the…

Fibber McGee And Molly – Fibber Fixes a Window. ep505, 470225

By Keith February 25, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

After an accident with a fishing rod, Fibber has to repair a broken window. Fortunately, he has plenty of extra window panes on hand, I'm sure he's going to need…

Jack Benny – Jack Fires the Sportsmen. ep610, 470223

By Keith February 23, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

With some of the cast missing, Phil takes charge in the studio. We join Jack as Rochester races him to work in the Maxwell. Or racing as fast as it…

five jazz musicians silhouette playing on orange background.

Kaye Kaiser – Kollege Of Musical Knowledge – Comedy Of Errors. 471206

By Keith February 23, 2025Kaye Kaiser, Music

Kaye has converted his Kollege of Musical Knowledge into a commercial quiz program. Using a new feature called, Comedy of Errors, the format of his earlier shows is similar, but…

Crime Club – Sometimes A Sucker Wins. ep41, 470904

By Keith February 21, 2025Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

A story of a girl who finds the key to her brothers disappearance, and opened the door to murder. Larry is missing, and the story in the newspaper is a…