Baseball – 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 – Jack Listens to the World Series. ep590, 461006

By Keith October 6, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don takes us to jack's house, where he gets phone calls from fans to congratulate him on his 15 years on the radio. Rochester brings him down a notch with…

Jack Benny – Listening To The World Series On theRadio. ep664, 481010_

By Keith July 7, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

As Rochester cleans house, he finds Jack's diary laying around. Through it, he gets a few candid glimpses of Jack's recent trip to Europe. As Rochester prepares for the World…

Crime Club – A Pitch In Time. ep37, 470807

By Keith February 10, 2024Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

The cops and Firemen are planning a big baseball match. The young, trusting rookie cop is trusted with getting the team equipment to the game, as well as be the…

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 – Old Ball Game. ep480, 460521

By Keith August 1, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's the big day of the ball game between the Elks and the Rotarians, and Fibber is nervous over his performance as pitcher for the Elks. . His boasting over…

A black and white photograph of Elliott Lewis, a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a microphone with headphones on. He appears to be speaking or reading from a script, with one hand raised to emphasize a point. The background is dark and nondescript, with no discernible details.

On Stage – Casey at the Bat. ep15, 530416

By Keith April 16, 2023Drama, On Stage

It's that time of year in old radio land for a baseball story, so Elliot and Cathy Lewis present the behind the scenes story of the classic poem, Casey at…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Love Letters, Jack Buys A Baseball Team. 550501

By Keith May 1, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don flashes back to the day before where we find Rochester doing some Spring cleaning in Jack's attic. The temptation is too great, and Rochester reads some old love letters…

Jack Benny – Jack Has A Music Lesson. 490227

By Keith February 27, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny - Jack Has A Music Lesson. 490227. Mel Blanc, as Jack's violin teacher dreads approaching Jack's house. Jack seems to have misplaced his violin, and asks Rochester for…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Making Baseball Cologne. ep554, 480518

By Keith August 17, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is busily working in his home made laboratory. Fibber has an idea for the ideal men's cologne, a Baseball scent. Mr. Williams, the weatherman drops in with his two…

Lux Radio Theater – Alibi Ike. ep129, 370419

By Keith April 19, 2021Drama, Lux

Features Helen Chandler, real life ball player Joey Brown as Frances Farrel, and includes William Frawley as the coach. Cecil B DeMill introduces the cast, and gives a salute to…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Converts Furnace To Coal. ep334, 421013

By Keith October 13, 2020Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As Fibber tries to do his part to conserve oil for the war effort, he only runs into interruptions. First his tools are missing, then the Old Timer visits to…