Celebrities – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny- Jack Decorates His Christmas Tree. ep426, 411221

By Keith December 21, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

he Yuletide season is once again upon us, and Don brings out the star to put upon the Christmas tree. Jack soon turns the conversation topic of his Christmas party…

Danger, Doctor Danfield – The Case of the Darkened Face. ep6, 460922

By Keith May 27, 2025Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

It's off to Hollywood for the latest mystery as Doc Danfield and his lovely secretary Miss Fairfax put the puzzle pieces together. A reclusive actress has a secret that has…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Projectionist Needed. 420409

By Keith April 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Besides the recent ordeal about who will be giving speeches at the premiere, Lum and Abner face the need to have a projectionist to show the film. The celebration is…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Surprise Party for Lum and Abner480926

By Keith May 29, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

A star studded surprise to welcome Lum and Abner to their new show, and new format. The coast to coast fun includes appearances from many of the top celebrities of…

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 – Special: 15th Anniversary Show. 490913

By Keith June 21, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

A special 1 hour show full of NBC's biggest radio stars. Harlow Wilcox reads some early reviews from 1935, then Fibber and Molly remember some early moments but are interupted…

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 – Lum Roped into Writing a Play. 460624

By Keith August 16, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Back home after spending the previous week in Hollywood, Lum plays it off to Squire as if his trip was all hobnobbing with the stars out in. When grandpap enters…

Jack Paar – Singing Cowboy Parody. ep9, 470727

By Keith July 27, 2021Comedy, Jack Paar

The weather, celebrities on the beach, and the latest in swim wear get the attention of Jack's monolog. Lifeguard, Gilbert Gurgle is on hand to tell us about water safety,…

Lum and Abner – Bob Hope Arrives. 460520

By Keith June 28, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

All last week Bob Hope's agents and handlers have been rolling out the red carpet for the famous star. It was finally revealed that he wanted to visit Cedric, and…

Silhouettes of five musicians playing musical instruments against a glowing orange and yellow background - possibly a jazz band performing on stage.

Jubilee – Benny Carter. ep87, 440628

By Keith June 28, 2021Jubilee, Music

Air date is possibly 440710. Host is Ernie Whitman. Benny Carter plays a jazzed up arrangement of, Sweet Georgia Brown. Ernie dips into the mailbag for requests for Deluxe Lewis…

Lum and Abner – Article About Arrival. 460516

By Keith June 25, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

The big build up from last week comes to a head, and Bob Hopes arrival is announced. The mystery of why the big time comedian is visiting will be explained.…