Films – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny – Girls Dormitory. 361108

By Keith August 30, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

A short episode, just the middle segment. Missing opening ads and intros. Starts with Kenny Baker's song, With Beautiful Nearby. The cast members talk about the play. With the need…

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

Jack Benny – Romeo And Juliet. ep229, 361025

By Keith August 16, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny's movie ambitions take center stage as Mary, Kenny, and Phil Harris all take turns deflating his ego. Musical performances include Phil's "South Sea Island Magic" and Kenny Baker's "Make Believe". The main event promises a production of Romeo and Juliet, but after all the hype, running out of time forces the cast into a hilariously frantic movie trailer parody instead.

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

Jack Benny – Anthony Adverse, Part 2. ep228, 361018

By Keith August 9, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack brags to Don about his latest film appearance and the brilliant performance he gave in The Big Broadcast of 1937. However, Mary quickly chimes in with her own opinion,…

Image of the Jot'em Down Store from the radio program "Lum and Abner", featuring a storefront with various items on display in the window and a group of people gathered outside. Visit the real store: http://lum-n-abner.com/

Lum and Abner – Squire Spreads Rumors About Matinee. 350613

By Keith August 5, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: To lose weight, just substitute your normal lunch with a glass of Horlicks. Try it hot or cold. Down in Pine Ridge Squire has planned to preempt the grand…

Lum and Abner, going over the script.

Lum and Abner – Lum And Abner Lose To Squire. 350610

By Keith July 29, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks: Look before you buy to see if the malted milk product contains no cheap, imitation ingredients. Get Horlicks, the original. Down in Pine Ridge Lum and Abner have to…

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

Jack Benny – Everybody’s Not So Hot. 360517

By Keith July 26, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is tired of the same old thing week after week. Don suggests a few cures for the run-down feeling. Mary talks about her health, and seeing her doctor. She's…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Ingrid Bergman, Ella Mae Morse, William Bendix. ep168, 450329

By Keith February 15, 2026Command Performance, Music

Bob Hope spends a few moments as he jokes about it being Springtime, and of course chasing women. Ingrid Bergman joins Bob to dish out the jokes right back at…

"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Bing Crosby – (General Electric) Rosemarie Clooney Christian Forqad. Ep9, 521204

By Keith December 21, 2025Bing Crosby, Music

The big question is. who is Christian Forqad? The 8 year old co- star in Bing's new film, currently in production. Sleigh Ride. (Bing Crosby) Playlist Christian joins Bing to…

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Lunch At The Brown Derby. 490109

By Keith July 6, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don sets the stage for a flashback in the Brown Derby where two waiters argue over who has to take care of Jack Benny. While Jack and Mary wait for…

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 – The Egg and I. ep618, 470420

By Keith April 20, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's house, Rochester talks about his latest venture to the Coleman's, and to tell Jack he can't go to the show tonight. In the studio Jack greets the cast,…