Birthdays – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – George’s Birthday Just Around The Corner(Jean Kellly). 490127

By Keith January 27, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

Features Gene Kelley. Gracie visits her friend Blanche to talk about George's upcoming birthday. (Actually, I think George’s birthday was a week ago, on January 20.) Blanche tries to help…

A black and white photograph of William Bendix as Chester Riley, a man in a suit and tie, standing at a microphone with headphones on. He is smiling and appears to be in the midst of speaking or recording. In the background, there is a sign that reads "Life of Riley," the name of the radio program he starred in. The overall effect is one of nostalgia and vintage Americana.

Life of Riley – Riley, Man Of Distinction. ep201, 480515

By Keith September 8, 2025Comedy, Life of Riley

Riley and Pegg complained over the lack of attention in a recent school newsletter. After doing the hard work of helping install swimming pool, his boss gets all the credit.…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Surprise Party For Jack. ep910, 550213

By Keith August 31, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don flashes back to last year on Jack's birthday where the Beaver club is planning a birthday party. The Beavers talk about Jacks accomplishments as a highly rated football player,…

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 – Birthday Tea For Marjorie. ep338, 491109

By Keith April 24, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

At the breakfast table Marjorie gets a little upset. Leroy's teasing doesn't help, but after she storms away Birdie points out that Marjorie just needs a mom to have someone…

Down Our Way – Surprise Birthday Party For Ben. ep2, 1932

By Keith April 21, 2025Drama

Every week the gang meets to practice singing for various social events. Big plans are being laid out over the party line. Hey, imagine the surprise of having a piano…

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 Gets a Haircut – More Trouble with the Sportsmen. ep595, 461110

By Keith November 10, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Rolling the clock back just a few minutes, we join Rochester giving Jack a haircut. Phil pops in to invite Jack over for a party at his house for Alice.…

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 – Birthday Breakfast For Molly. 571201

By Keith August 27, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Though he means well in pampering his bride on her birthday, Fibber begins to have trouble in providing a breakfast in bed for Molly. What takes out stains when jelly…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Women Want To Take Over. 400221

By Keith February 21, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

In the Jot 'Em Down store, the men are gathered to talk about the latest ordeal with their women. Both the men and women had formed their own protective societies,…

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

Jack Benny – Don’t Live Right. 340218

By Keith February 18, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Poor quality. Audio starts out passable, but fades some. Jack has returned from his Chicago trip he mentioned in his previous show. He tells the cast about his birthday celebration.…

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 – Fibber’s Birthday. ep234, 400206

By Keith February 6, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The new vocal feature, the Kingsman open with a song, Can't You Take a Joke. Molly has to help reign in Fibbers tongue as he crawls in through the window.…