Announcers – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Leo And Jack Watch The World Series. ep855, 531004

By Keith October 4, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny and the gang gather to watch the World Series with New York Giants manager Leo Durocher, but technical difficulties, Frank Nelson, and a heated argument with the television set turn game day into total chaos.

Behind The Mike – Pioneers Of Radio Entertainment. ep24, 410302

By Keith April 6, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Milton Cross, and Philip Callas join Graham Macnamee to talk about what announcers had to deal with in the early days of radio networks. A large fish, stand by bands,…

Behind The Mike – Dinah And The Truck Driver. ep10, 401117

By Keith November 17, 2018Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

Graham MacNamee welcomes Dinah Shore to tell about a truck driver who is a fan of hers. The overworked, and sleepy owner operator was revived after hearing Dinah sing a…

Abbott and Costello – Alan Ladd Radio Station. 440330

By Keith March 30, 2017Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Lou is excited because he learned that he is to inherit a large estate from his uncle. He tells Bud all about his uncle, and what he plans to do…