Academy_Awards – Retro Radio Podcast

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Bing Crosby, Lionel Barrymore, Marilyn Maxwell. ep169, 450405

By Keith March 1, 2026Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Harry "Bing" Crosby, who is congratulated for his win of the Academy Award. Bing sings, This Heart of Mine. Marilyn Maxwell flirts with Bing before she sings, Saturday…

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…

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

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…

Jack Benny – Spring Cleaning. ep688, 490327

By Keith July 10, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's home in Beverly Hills, Rochester does the Spring cleaning as he sings some ad lib lyrics about Jack. They joke about love in the Springtime, and Polly's love…

Jack Benny – Death In The Night Club. ep288, 380313

By Keith March 13, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack feels that Don needs some help with his methods of doing the show opening. Though Jack thinks his job was an example of sincerity, Phil thinks otherwise. When Mary…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Jane Wyman Up For An Academy Award. 49032

By Keith March 24, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

Special guest is Jane Wyman. Gracie and George talk about the Academy Awards, and Gracie imagines how George would be in a cowboy part. Maybe George as a dramatic, romantic…

Eddie Cantor – Al Jolson And Diana Durbin. 370103

By Keith April 23, 2020Comedy, Eddie Cantor

Audio resolution is a little low, fair but OK. The theme to open the show is Oscar and the Academy Awards. Eddi Cantor jokes about his bill in the restaurant…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Gardener Field , James Cagney. 430307

By Keith April 11, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Gardner Field" Hope tells how the base got its name, and jokes include buglers, life on camp, mosquitos, p38's, test flights, parachutes, and more. After flubs, Bob jokes about…