Birthdays – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

American actress and singer Alice Faye. She is seated in a chair, wearing a white blouse and dark skirt, and is looking off to the side with a slight smile on her face. The background is dark and there is a decorative pattern visible on the wall behind her. Shepherd Conservation Society.

Phil Harris – Phil’s Birthday Statue. ep128, 500122

By Keith January 22, 2023Comedy, Phil Harris

It's Phil's birthday, and he gets a big greeting from Alice and the girls. When Phil claims to be 30, Alice calls him by his real name, but she still isn't quite telling Phil's real age. Phil's grumpy mood is helped some when he is showered with gifts. Alice sings, They All Laughed.

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

Jack Benny – Drug Store – short. 360216

By Keith July 3, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

This show is missing the second half, which has the title bit about the drugstore. Here's what's in the show: Don comments on Jack's recent birthday. Though he tries to…

Jack Benny – How Old Is Jack. ep285, 380220

By Keith February 20, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Although Jack's birthday was nearly a week before, the birthday jokes continue. Jack also gets teased over his military service in the past World War. Jack claims to be 33…

Jack Benny – Robert Taylor Plays Cello. ep284, 380213

By Keith February 13, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack talks with Don about being one of the best dressed men in America. Along with Clark Gable. Jack is teased about standing in a barrel, a famous scene from…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – George’s Birthday Just Around The Corner. 490127

By Keith January 27, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

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

Burns and Allen – Gracie Wants To Be Girl Scout Leader. 490310.

By Keith March 10, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

Burns and Allen - Gracie Wants To Be Girl Scout Leader. 490310. Every now and then, Gracie gets the paper before George does. Such a thing has happened today, and…

A Date With Judy – Father’s Birthday. ep7, 410805

By Keith September 26, 2020A Date With Judy, Comedy

Note: This episode would be repeated a few years later, but with a whole new cast, announcer, and sponsor. Randolph and Judy shop for a birthday gift for their dad.…

Molle Mystery Theater (AFRS) Fifty Candles. 440725

By Keith July 3, 2020Detective and Mystery, Molle Mystery Theater

Actually a Mystery Playhouse presentation. Match wits with Earl D Biggers, the creater of the Charlie Chan series of stories. George is an employee at a big corporation and is…

Mary Lee Taylor Show – Sally’s Birthday Party. 490129

By Keith January 26, 2020Documentary and Interview, Mary Lee Taylor

The audio is mostly good, except for a rough spot during Mary Lee's recipe. Jim thinks this country would be better off if it weren't so sentimental over holidays. But…

Jack Benny – Surprise Birthday Party. ep399, 410216

By Keith November 10, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

Don wants to reenact the events that took place at Jack's birthday party in his house earlier in the week. We join Mary Livingstone and Mr Billingsley enjoying dinner with…