Babies – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny – Jack Tells How He Saved Fred Allen’s Life. ep320, 390122

By Keith January 22, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

We bring you a man who used to be a beautiful baby... Jack Benny. Don comments about a family photo album he saw at Jack's. How about the other cast members? Were they beautiful babies as well? Mary reveals some secrets from Jack's history. Kenny claims to not be all that pretty, but he was a smart kid. Phil is late, and the claim is that he's still upset over Jack's comments about getting his own radio show last week. Kenny sings, Penny Serenade.

Gas station fuel pump nozzle with splash-back guard.

Gasoline Alley – A Trip And A Trap. ep1, 480716

By Keith January 21, 2023Gasoline Alley, Juvenile

Just as you've found them in newspaper comics from coast to coast, all the gang from Gasoline Alley are now on the air. This first episode has audio quality that…

A photograph of a doctor wearing a stethoscope around their neck, standing against a plain background. The doctor is wearing a white lab coat and a serious expression on their face, as if listening intently to something. The stethoscope is draped over the doctor's shoulders and resting on their chest, and their hands are folded in front of them. The overall effect is one of professionalism and medical expertise.

Dr. Kildare – Abandoned Baby. ep14, 500503

By Keith July 25, 2022Dr Kildare, Drama

When an abandoned baby is brought to the hospital, the staff adopt the malnourished infant as they administer care to keep him in good health. Jack Webb makes an appearance…

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 – Spring Cleaning. 490327

By Keith July 10, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's home in Beverly Hills, Rochester does the Spring cleaning as he sings some ad lib lyrics about Jack. They joke about love in the Springtime, and Polly's love…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Lum and Abner’s Christmas Story. 461225

By Keith April 6, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's their annual Christmas story. Becoming more beautiful and meaningful with the passing years, it has become a mainstay since 1931 when it first aired. We join three travellers on…

A digital artwork that features a stylized Christmas tree made of various shades of blue and white circles, triangles, and lines. The tree is set against a navy blue background, and its branches and ornaments are intricately designed with snowflakes, stars, and abstract shapes. The text "Celebrate the Season with Peace" is written in white cursive letters at the bottom, and a small white dove is perched on one of the branches.

Lum and Abner – Christmas Show. 431225

By Keith December 24, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

It's the traditional annual Christmas show. The same since 1933. In the peaceful, snowy scene of the streets of Pine Ridge, three gents trudge down the road, following the East…

Illuminated taxi cab sign on the roof of a sedan

Amos and Andy – Bookends And Babies With Retro Plus. 431210

By Keith December 10, 2021Amos and Andy, Comedy

First Show: 07-05-1929 The Real Criminals Talk About Amos. Opens with the two crooks argueing. They talk about their past crimes as they grow anxious to leave town. They're laying…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Gildy Proposes To Adeline. ep299, 481027

By Keith October 27, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve enjoys a nice stroll after the Sunday church service. His troubles over adopting the baby still face him though. State law says he needs to be married and although…

Great Gildersleeve – Adopting The Baby. ep298, 481020

By Keith October 20, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

On a walk during this fine Autumn day, Gildersleeve learns from Judge Hooker that the baby could be taken away. The thing to do is adopt her. There's just one…

Lux Radio Theater – Up Pops The Devil (Fred MacMurry). ep146, 371018

By Keith October 18, 2021Drama, Lux

Features Fred MacMurray. In a high rise office building, a young woman talks with a publisher, who is an old flame. Her husband, Steve, is an aspiring writer who just…