Anniversary – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Molly’s Birthday Party. ep574, 490208

By Keith June 17, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

In the house at 79 Wistful Vista, the day on the calendar is marked. It's a special day that Fibber marked, but now he can't remember why. He phones Doc…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fifth Anniversary Show For Johnsons Wax. ep244, 400416

By Keith April 16, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens by playing, This Can’t Be Love. Fibber is suspected of being up to no good when he brings Molly flowers. It’s in celebration of completing their fifth…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Special: 15th Anniversary Show. 490913

By Keith June 21, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A special 1 hour show full of NBC's biggest radio stars. Harlow Wilcox reads some early reviews from 1935, then Fibber and Molly remember some early moments but are interupted…

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

Jack Benny – Dons 15th Anniversary On Radio. ep287, 380306

By Keith March 6, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Jack Benny - Dons 15th Anniversary On Radio. 380306. As Don begins the introduction, Jack takes over with a nice word to congradulate Don for his 15 years in radio.…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Missing Persons Bureau. 440204 (Retro Plus)

By Keith February 4, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another double feature of Amos and Andy. First show: 2395th Day Of Broadcasting For NBC. 08-19-1936. On the tenth anniversary of NBC, producers salute the eight years (2395 days) of…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – All American. ep859, 531108

By Keith November 8, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

Don introduces that man who is a star at the pentacle of success… Jack Benny. It's exactly 20 years ago that Don first joined Jack's cast. Other than the mention,…

Jack Benny – NBC Tribute To Jack Benny’s Tenth Anniversary. ep411, 410511

By Keith February 6, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

After the hour long special, Jack Benny and his cast respond to the honors of the gala event. Don Wilson introduces Jack Benny. The two joke about his taste in…

Jack Benny – NBC Gala Benefit For Jack’s Tenth Anniversary. 410509

By Keith January 26, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

Note: This live affair may not have been intended for radio, since a few words sneak in that censors wouldn't have allowed. Starting in the old fashioned way of singing…

Fibber McGee and Molly Fibber Needs Glasses (Sixth Anniversary Show(). ep283, 410415

By Keith June 11, 2019Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Molly has insisted that Fibber have his eyes checked. In the office of the Occulist, the Old Timer shares his good report from the doctor. Fibber gets confused over matters…

Father Knows Best – Anniversary Secret. ep78, 510419

By Keith November 22, 2018Comedy, Father Knows Best

Betty and Bud try to organize a surprise party for their parents. Should they let Kathy in on the secret? Everybody has secrets except poor little Kathy. Jim lets Kathy…