Acting – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny- Joan Bennett. ep437, 420308

By Keith March 8, 2026Jack Benny

broadcasting from Marine Corps Base, San Diego. After a big buildup for the Marines, Don introduces what Jack thinks a Marine is. Don brings up Jack’s service in the previous…

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…

Jack Benny- The Oscar Campaign. ep436, 420301

By Keith March 1, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

as Don prepares his customary introduction, Barry Livingston interrupts. She tells how Jack is anticipating winning an Oscar award this year. Even Dennis reports on how upset Jack is in…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

A Date With Judy – Love In The Slums. ep48, 440328

By Keith November 9, 2025A Date With Judy, Comedy

Father is relaxing at home when Judy enters to tell him about the most wonderful stage show ever, Love in the Slums. Randolph wanders in a few moments later to…

Two gold wedding bands resting on a wooden table, symbolizing commitment, love, and marriage.

My Favorite Husband – Young Matron League Tryouts. 481002

By Keith October 30, 2025Comedy, My Favorite Husband

Liz tries to butter up George in hopes that he'll let her try out for the play that the Young Matrons League will be performing. It'll be all the rage…

Danger Doctor Danfield – Murder of Cora Rogers. ep3, 460901

By Keith September 10, 2025Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

Oliver is a Broadway producer, and Cora had hopes of getting an important part. She has been jilted, and a new girlfriend is in line to get the big part.…

Let George Do It – Murder And One To Go. ep115, 490103

By Keith May 21, 2025Detective and Mystery, Let George Do It

Danger is his stock in trade, write to George Valentine for full details. Today George follows up on a letter that deals with a once powerful man who has landed…

Assorted law enforcement badges and photographs on a textured background, representing government and police officials.

Dragnet – The Big Small. ep334, 560110

By Keith April 8, 2025Detective and Mystery, Dragnet

An expert forger has been taking advantage of local businesses, and it's up to Joe Friday to get her. When Joe Friday, and Frank Smith head out to question the…

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 – Gracie Wants to Listen to Jack on the Radio. 470112

By Keith January 12, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny3 Comments

Tired of always setting the scene in Jack's house, Don takes us to the home of George Burns and Gracie Allen instead. Gracie wouldn't miss Jack's program for the world,…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Movie Script Arrives. 400320

By Keith March 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a little weird. Abner is in the Jot 'Em Down store talking with Lum about the recent trouble in renting Squire the store. Lum tries to read and…