Amos_and_Andy – 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 – 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…

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Amos and Andy (NBC) Mr 1943, with Edward G Robinson. 431231

By Keith December 31, 2024Amos and Andy, Comedy

Getting ready for the big New Year's Eve party, Andhy has trouble finding a tuxedo, and Amos shares some of the cut backs he has had to make at home. Kingfish has his own family troubles to gripe about. Might he have a lead on a tux to rent? The slow moving, slow talking, Lightening, might be able to get the tux back early enough to keep from being charged a higher rate.

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Amos and Andy – The Electric Clock Caper. 440505

By Keith May 5, 2024Amos and Andy, Comedy

Receiving an award at the lodge hall, Andy gives a speech, and gets an electric alarm clock. The clock proves to be defective, so Andy goes to the clock company…

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Amos and Andy – The Maestro. ep2, 431015

By Keith October 15, 2023Amos and Andy, Comedy

tarts with The Efficiency Expert Checks It Out, 1929-01-15. The efficiency expert starts out with big plans for the Fresh Air Taxi company. His first obstacle though is to overcome…

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Amos and Andy (NBC) Christmas, with Paul Taylor Chorus. 411224

By Keith December 24, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

As Andy carries Christmas packages in, Amos tucks his kids in for the night. Amos tells about his family plans for the evening, with Ruby taking food to poor families,…

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 – Bergen and McCarthy, Red Skelton. 490925

By Keith August 13, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

It's that time of year when the new radio season begins, and all your favorites begin making appearances again. Today we find Jack and Mary being driven to the studio…

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Amos and Andy – Jealous Boyfriend. 430525 (RetroPlus)

By Keith July 31, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

The beginning of a special run of Amos and Andy episodes. A double feature that starts with Amos and Andy trying to make sense of the political parties in the…

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Amos and Andy – Long Lost Harold. 440331

By Keith March 31, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Andy tells Kingfish about a woman who mistook him for another man named Harold. Elsewhere, we eavesdrop on a woman who tells about her long lost husband Harold. A man…

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Amos and Andy – Between Life And Death (Victor Moore). 440324

By Keith March 24, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Guest star today is Victor Moore. Last week Kingfish had a minor accident, and claimed his injuries were worse than they actually were. We find him today nursing his wounds…

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Amos and Andy – Insurance Fraud. 440317

By Keith March 17, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Kingfish and Amos discuss the newly rekindled love between Andy and Madam Queen, when Henry Van Porter enters to sell Kingfish on renewing his policy. After hearing the benefit of…