Al_Jolson – Retro Radio Podcast

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Jack Benny – From New York. ep622, 470518

By Keith May 18, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Kenny Delmar, announcer for Fred Allen, substitutes for Don Wilson while the gang is in New York. Of course, the jokes about Fred Allen kick into high gear. Mary Livingston…

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

Archie Andrews – The Red Cross Benefit. 470315

By Keith December 28, 2024Archie Andrews, Juvenile

Dad is happily reading his newspaper, and doesn't want to share any of the sections with Archie. To get rid of him, dad slips Archie some cash to see a…

Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Bing Crosby. 471016

By Keith October 13, 2023Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Music

be quiet be quietAudio resolution is low, but generally is good. Ken Carpenter introduces Al Jolson, but with the guest also on another show that Ken is on, who will…

Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Thanksgiving with Dorothy Lamour. 471127

By Keith June 27, 2023Al Jolson, Music

Telling about his Thanksgiving wishes, Al gets into his first song. Playlist California Here I Come. (Al Jolson) Oscar LaVant talks politics, and his wife wanting to run for office.…

Eddie Cantor (The Texaco Town Follies) Act 1. ep138, 361227

By Keith December 27, 2021Comedy, Eddie Cantor

Eddie is in top form as he jokes withthe Jimmy Wallington about his New Years Resolution. Particularly about controlling his temper. Next the focus shifts to looking back on highlights…

Steve Allen – Al Jolson. 491026

By Keith October 26, 2021Comedy5 Comments

This is an audio track of the famous late night TV show. Steve talks about singer Tex BENEKE, and Hop Along Cassidy. After a break to play a few bars…

Al Jolson (Kraft Music Hall) Red Skelton. 471204

By Keith January 6, 2021Al Jolson, Music

Announcer: Ken Carpenter. Hosted by Al Jolson, and featuring Red Skelton. Playlist A Rainbow Around My Sholder (Al Jolson). Oscar Levant and Al discuss plans for New Year's day and…

Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) Al Jolson. ep21, 470305

By Keith December 2, 2020Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist Going Round in Circles. (Bing) What Am I Gonna Do About You. (Bing) I'm Happy. (Al Jolson) Al and Bing discusss private life, Eddie Cantor, Bob Hope, and take…

Lux Radio Theater – Swannee River (Al Jolson). 450402

By Keith October 30, 2020Drama, Lux

A story of the life of Steven Foster. A man from the North, who was inspired by the sounds of the South. He drags his fiancee Jane with him to…

Eddie Cantor – Visiting Al Jolson. 490107

By Keith July 18, 2020Comedy, Eddie Cantor

After a quick word on having Eddie get his guest to appear on the show, Dinah shore sings, Wait for Me. Jokes revolve around elections, political parties and scandals. What…