Christmas_Shopping – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – Mary is Back and Goes Christmas Shopping. ep495, 431219

By Keith December 19, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Mary has been off the show for three weeks with laryngitis. Today, the show goes to her house as she talks to her maid, Butterfly McQueen. Jack arrives, and he…

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 – Economy This Christmas. ep306, 481215

By Keith December 15, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve needs to finish up his Christmas shopping, but needs to save money. As he tries to figure where to cut corners, Birdie gets the wrong idea and…

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.

Fibber McGee And Molly – Christmas Shopping. ep35, 351209

By Keith December 9, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As the McGee's go to the Wistful Vista department store, Rico Marcceli plays a little travelling music to open the show. Pushing through the crowds, Fibber flirts with pretty passersby…

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…

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…

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…