1949 – Page 8 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Don Won’t Sign His Contract. ep679, 490123

By Keith July 20, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to Jack's house where Don is trying to renegotiate his contract. When a stalemate is reached, Jack sends Don to a room to think it over, and locks him…

Jack Benny – Jack’s Scrapbook. 490116

By Keith July 13, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's house, he and Rochester put together a photo scrapbook. They're out of glue, and have no flour to make homemade paste. Jack sets out for Ronald Colemans to…

Jack Benny – Lunch At The Brown Derby. 490109

By Keith July 6, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don sets the stage for a flashback in the Brown Derby where two waiters argue over who has to take care of Jack Benny. While Jack and Mary wait for…

Gerald Mohr in 1951. A black and white photograph of Gerald Mohr, a man in a suit and tie, posing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He is holding a script in one hand and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe – The Green Witch. ep56, 491029

By Keith July 4, 2025Detective and Mystery, Philip Marlowe

Audio is good, but not the best. Madeline Hughes is in need of protection, and the life of a desperate man depends on having Marlowe find her. As the kiddies…

Richard Diamond, Private Detective – Gibson Murder Case. ep24, 491008

By Keith July 3, 2025Detective and Mystery, Richard Diamond

Though Richard beefs about the high price of groceries, it’s the hot weather that plays a part in the world of crime. Mr Gibson is an old man who is…

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 – The New Fire Truck. ep584, 490419

By Keith July 1, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The Wistful Vista Fire Department has just ended their clothing drive, and the winner of the drive for bringing the most clothes get a free ride through town on the…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

Great Gildersleeve – Hayride. ep345, 491228

By Keith June 26, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve2 Comments

It's dinnertime and Gildersleeve enjoys a meal with his family. Leroy gripes about Marjorie's affections of late, and after announcing her engagement last week to Bronco. Jealous of his neighbor,…

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – The Little Man Who Wasn’t All There. ep23, 491029

By Keith June 25, 2025Detective and Mystery, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar

Everyone's favorite freelance insurance investigator lays out his expenses in locating the little man who wasn't there. A matter of fraud from a man who had his wife insured, and…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Lies To A Stranger About His Wealth. ep576, 490222

By Keith June 24, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber and Molly expect a visitor that they met the year before while travelling in Canada. Fibber took it upon himself to brag to the wealthy Canadian host that he…

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 – First Show For CBS. 490102

By Keith June 22, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don announces this as being the first show for CBS, and sets the stage for a flashback. Jack, Mary, and Rochester drive to the studio in the Maxwell. Jack is…