Excuses – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Jack’s Birthday Party. ep609, 470216

By Keith February 16, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Rolling back the clock to Jack's birthday on February 14, we join Jack ND Mary as they get ready for his formal party. Mary reads out telegrams of top name…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Almost Caught at Pinochle. ep71, 1934

By Keith September 28, 2024Drama

For once papa Bloom is not arguing with his two sons a lot. We find them in their movie studio enjoying a game of pinochle. Jake enjoys his chance at…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Women’s Club Play, stuck In a Suit Of Armor. ep247, 400507

By Keith May 7, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Billy Mills opens with, Crazy Rhythm. Working on his play of mediaeval times, Fibber the brave prepares to fight for the fair damsel Molly's hand. In Shakespearean style, the jokes…

Lux Radio Theater – Alibi Ike. ep129, 370419

By Keith April 19, 2021Drama, Lux

Features Helen Chandler, real life ball player Joey Brown as Frances Farrel, and includes William Frawley as the coach. Cecil B DeMill introduces the cast, and gives a salute to…

Gunsmoke – Summer Night. 570616

By Keith June 16, 2020Gunsmoke, Western

On the hot Summer day, matt talks with Chester, Doc and Kitty about the wagon train that passes through town. Spirits run high among the travelers, but Kitty and Matt…

Lum and Abner – A Newspaper Article About Lum. 450118

By Keith June 5, 2019Comedy, Lum and Abner

The big solo for Lum is fast approaching, and Abner talks too him about rehearsing with Miss Platt. Abner expresses the pride of the whole town in praising Lum on…

Lum and Abner – Lum Works On The Water Pipes. 441101

By Keith December 17, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

Since the arrival of the new school teacher, Lum's duties seem to have increased. Today, Cedric visits the Jot Em Down store to tell Abner about his return to school.…

LUM AND ABNER – Professor Slone Resigns. 441010

By Keith November 16, 2018Comedy, Lum and Abner

Still agonizing over the duty to fire professor Sloane, Lum gets his chance when the phone rings, and it’s the errant teacher on the line. A sudden toothache wins some…

Burns and Allen – George Late for Show. 400819.

By Keith August 19, 2018Burns and Allen, Comedy

We open to a scene of George racing to the studio in a cab, and with a cute girl next to him who isn't Gracie. Elsewhere, the show is on…

Phil Harris – Alice And The Kids Go To Palm Springs Without Phil. ep155, 501119

By Keith November 19, 2017Comedy, Phil Harris

Vacation plans are all set, but Alice worries about how her man will get along without her, or the girls in the house. Phil's assurances turn into doing some explaining…