1949 – Page 18 – 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 – Don Signs A New Contract. 490206

By Keith June 5, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny - Don Signs A New Contract. 490206. Mary gets the chance to open the show. The ongoing story is that Jack has Don held captive in his den…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Richard Diamond – The Martin Hyer Case. ep14, 490723

By Keith May 30, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Richard shares how a baseball game between the detectives and the police force worked out for the worst, especially after a dirty tritck he planned backfired on him. With the…

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 – Women Drivers. ep575, 490215

By Keith May 24, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The contraversy of men complaining about women drivers is in full swing at 79 Wistful Vista. Fibber talks about the fashion sense of one of the neighbors. The neighbor gave…

Richard Diamond – Charles Walsh, and Bob Wells. ep12, 490709

By Keith May 23, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Sometimes Richard is hired to deal with the trouble of others, and then there's times when trouble doesn't have any problems in finding him. Two big time gangsters have just…

Jack Benny – The Champion And The Set Up. 490522

By Keith May 22, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

It's National Pickle Week, and Jack jokes about pickles with the cast. Mary is back, after bdeing sick last week. Mary slips in some doctor jokes. Phil complains about the…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Good Listener McGee. ep573, 490201

By Keith May 17, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly reads an article about cattle that are marooned in deep snow, but Fibber keeps interjecting his own comments that prevent her from finishing the story. Imagine that, Fibber interupting…

Richard Diamond – The Stolen Purse. ep5, 490522

By Keith May 16, 2022Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

A pretty blonde, Dottie, slips into her mink coat as she is stopped by two thugs on her way out to the streets. She has a purse that becomes the…

Box 13 – Design for danger. 490605

By tom May 13, 2022Contributors, Detective and Mystery

Episode 42. Exconvict Johnny Tide is returning to Watertown seeking revenge.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Sleigh Ride. ep570, 490111

By Keith May 10, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Wistful Vistful has been coated with thre feet of snow through the night. Fibber and Molly remember childhood days of playing in the snow, and going on a date on…

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – Convincing William Boyd To Retire. 490505

By Keith May 5, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Burns and Allen - Convincing William Boyd To Retire. 490505. Featuring Hopalong Cassidy, also called Bill Boyd. George laments about being on television, but Gracie encourages him. George doesn't think…