Fashions – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – What’s Wrong with Gracie. 401014

By Keith October 14, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

George tells about his appearance on stage earlier in the week with Jack Benny and others. He gets teased about his appearance and clothes, and Bud is upset because he…

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 – From San Francisco. ep615, 470330

By Keith March 30, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack talks with Don about their travelling arrangements to San Francisco. Mary enters to compare fashion updates to their attire. The hills and street cars are made fun of when…

Burns and Allen – All Promises Are Fictitious. 400417

By Keith April 17, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

George gets compliments on his new suit. Will the cast agree on his choice in style? In trying to not talk about her campaign, Gracie talks about her campaign for…

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

Jack Benny – Ah Wilderness. 360412

By Keith September 24, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Broadcast from Cleveland, Don and Jack talk about his reviews from his appearances in town. Mary turns out in her new Easter outfit. Kenny is all decked out in Spring…

Jack Benny – Four Girls in White. ep331, 390409

By Keith April 9, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The sensation of the Easter Parade, Jack Benny, enters to joke about style, fashion, and Carmichael his Polar bear. The flashy fashions of Rochester and Phil are mentioned, and the…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Women Drivers. ep575, 490215

By Keith May 24, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

The contraversy of men complaining about women drivers is in full swing at 79 Wistful Vista. Fibber talks about the fashion sense of one of the neighbors. The neighbor gave…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Easter Parade. 490417

By Keith April 17, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

At Jack's house, Rochester makes comments behind Jack's backas Jack finishes getting dressed for the big Easter Parade. Rochester finds Jacks diaray and reads a few lines from it. He…

Jack Benny – Robert Taylor Plays Cello. ep284, 380213

By Keith February 13, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack talks with Don about being one of the best dressed men in America. Along with Clark Gable. Jack is teased about standing in a barrel, a famous scene from…

Red Skelton (Raleigh Cigarette Program) Superstitious People. ep18, 420203

By Keith February 3, 2022Comedy, Red Skelton

Truman Bradley talks with Red about the hats that women are wearing this Spring. Ozzie talks about a horse thief relative, then Harriet enters to keep the fashion discussion alive,…

Jack Paar – Buying a House. ep10, 470803

By Keith August 3, 2021Comedy, Jack Paar

Audio is OK, but gets a little staticky at times. The monolog inclueds income tax cuts, Presidential candidates, Sports, and Hawaii joining the union. Announcer, Hy Everback lends his vocal…