Dreams – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny- The Oscar Campaign. ep436, 420301

By Keith March 1, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

as Don prepares his customary introduction, Barry Livingston interrupts. She tells how Jack is anticipating winning an Oscar award this year. Even Dennis reports on how upset Jack is in…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Be More LikeGregory Peck. 490106

By Keith January 6, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

Gracie and her friend Dorothy enjoy a movie that features Gregory Peck. Their fantasy has to end when they return home, and face the reality of their husbands. Gracie shares…

Burns and Allen – George Tries To Get out of the Broadcast. 401028

By Keith October 28, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

Gracie tries to tell George about her big date with Spencer Tracey, but George isn't listening. He is trying to pretend to be sick so he can take time off…

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

Archie Andrews – Stranded On An Island. 460713

By Keith March 15, 2025Archie Andrews, Juvenile

Here he is again, right out of the comic books with all his friends, Archie Andrews. The story begins with a common, pesky fly. The buzzing little critter is bugging…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – It’s a Wonderful Life. ep607, 470202

By Keith February 2, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Mary and Jack talk about the movie they've just seen as they window shop. Martha and Emilie, 2 old biddies stand in the distance to gossip about Jack and Mary,…

Rows of gravestones and headstones in a military cemetery, surrounded by well-manicured lawns and trees. The gravestones are arranged in neat rows and columns, with some bearing the insignia of different military branches. The sky is overcast and the trees in the background are in the midst of changing colors, indicating autumn.

Quiet Please – And Jeannie Dreams Of Me. ep70, 481017

By Keith October 31, 2024Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

Ernest Chapel presents a story of a troubled man. He has had a lifelong recurring dream. What do the elements of the dream mean? Tall oaks, a big house with…

Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon – Whiskery Bill Meets The Walrus. ep11, 381209

By Keith December 4, 2023Jonathan Tomas Christmas, Juvenile

While Jonathan sleeps, and is held prisoner in the witch's dream cave, Whiskery Bill is busily trying to find the only solution to save him, a red red rose. From…

Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon – Jonathan In The Witchs Dream Cave. ep10, 381208

By Keith December 1, 2023Jonathan Tomas Christmas, Juvenile

Remember the mission of the story thus far? Santa has been kidnapped and held prisoner on the moon. Jonathan Thomas has found himself on an adventure full of spells, charms,…

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

Jack Benny – Jack Has A Toothache. ep348, 391112

By Keith November 12, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Audio is good, just a little crackle from record noise. Don is concerned about Jack's toothache as he introduces that brave little soldier, Jack Benny. Phil complains about getting late…

Jack Benny – From Torney Hospital In Palm Springs. ep547, 450408

By Keith June 25, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is teased about being the Peanut King, and vending machines that he owns. Mary enters to be teased about her fashion sense. Phil Harris enters to lay out the…