Christmas_Shopping – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 -Leroy’s Holiday Job Selling Papers. ep304, 481201

By Keith December 1, 2021Comedy

Gildersleeve is moving kind of slow as he lingers in getting out to work. The family gives him a hard time about not being on the job. Marjorie starts looking…

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.

Great Gildersleeve – Selling the Iron Deer. ep16, 411214

By Keith November 29, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Facing a budget crunch, Gildersleeve is also faced with a household who all need money to spend on the upcoming Christmas holiday season. He has over extended himself in buying…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Life with Luigi – Gifts for Pasquale. ep62, 491220

By Keith December 25, 2020Comedy

Luigi writes home to his mama to tell her about the strange custom of Americans to migrate from their houses to department stores. His friend Pasquali comes over to drop…

Lux Radio Theater – Miracle On 34th Street. 481220.

By Keith November 28, 2020Drama, Lux

Features Maureen Ohara in a Christmas classic for the whole family that tries to prove there is a Santa Claus. The annual Macie’s parade is in full swing with the…

Mel Blanc – Exchanging Gifts. 461217

By Keith November 23, 2020Comedy, Mel Blanc

It's the week before Christmas and all through the town, people drop happy hints at what they're giving to one another. All except for the thing being exchanged between Mr…

Jack Benny – Jack Buys A Wallet For Don. 481219

By Keith November 25, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

The show starts with Jack and Mary doing some Christmas shopping. Mel Blanc is the sales clerk, and tries to up-sell Jack from the cheap wallet to a more expensive…

Great Gildersleeve – Leroy Smokes a Cigar. ep13, 411123

By Keith December 19, 2018Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Leroy and Marjorie enjoy a look at Gildy's old photo album, and the old time fashions when he was a kid. Birdie has her own troubles dealing with a man…

Abbott and Costello – Christmas Shopping. 441214.

By Keith December 14, 2017Abbott and Costello, Comedy1 Comment

Lou is excited as he tells about his cousin who is serving in the military in Africa. He talks to Bud about the Christmas gifts they have recieved, and anticipate…

Jack Benny – Christmas Shopping In New York. 381211.

By Keith December 11, 2016Comedy, Jack Benny

Don and Jack discuss the lack of warm clothes that Jack brought with him to New York. The jokes turn toward Fred Allen, before Mary enters and talks about Jacks…

Birds Eye Open House – First Song: I’ll Be Home For Christmas. 431021

By Keith December 18, 2015Music

Guest star is Phil Silvers. First, Dinah Shore opens with, I'll Be Home for Christmas. She anticipates the world famous, bearded actor, Monte Wooley. Instead, the studio sends Phil Silvers…