Comedians – Retro Radio Podcast

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Herbert Marshall, Marilyn Maxwell. ep181, 450622

By Keith August 2, 2026Command Performance, Music, You Are There

Herbert Marshal is host, and introduces Marilyn Maxwell, who then sings, Kiss Goodnight. Jack Haley enters to joke around with the cast. Learn a little about the theatrical training of…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – The Red Cross Benefit. 470315

By Keith December 28, 2024Archie Andrews, Juvenile

Dad is happily reading his newspaper, and doesn't want to share any of the sections with Archie. To get rid of him, dad slips Archie some cash to see a…

Behind The Mike – First Episode. ep1, 400915

By Keith June 28, 2023Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

All about the stories that happen behind the mike of your favorite radio programs. Hosted by Graham MacNamee. A woman tells about her feat of going to at least 3…

Martin and Lewis – Victor Moore. 490816

By Keith August 16, 2021Comedy

Dean and Jerry have had some success at their nightclub act lately, and they talk about it. Neighbor, Sheldon Leonard, pops in to joke a little about horse racing, then…

The Big Show – Deborah Kerr, Louis Armstrong, and Others. 501217

By Keith December 7, 2019Comedy

A full 90 minutes of fun, with the glamorous, unpredictable, Talulah Bankhead. Crossing the country to broadcast from Los Angles, rather than New York, Talulah calls on Bob Hope to…

Behind The Mike – Comedy Broadcasts. ep23, 410223

By Keith February 23, 2019Behind the Mike, Documentary and Interview

How do those radio comedians do it? Learn how the writing starts 2 weeks before the program. Shows often have a staff of 2 writers or more. Join a fictional…

Fred Allen – Satire on Surveys and Polls. 391011.

By Keith October 11, 2017Comedy, Fred Allen1 Comment

Special guest today is, Bert Lahr. Peter VanSeetin plays, and the Merrymacks sing, Good Morning to You. Fred jokes about the unexpected heat in October. Portland arrives and talks with…

Friars Club Roast – Jack Benny. 700121. (retro385).

By Keith March 1, 2012Comedy, Retro Original

This was originally a television production from the Kraft Music Hall, but being an audio podcast, here's the sound track of it. With the nature of the roast, it still…