Films – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Lux Radio Theater – Seven Keys To Baldplate (Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone). 380926

By Keith August 22, 2021Comedy, Drama, Jack Benny, Lux

A feature written just for Jack Benny, Mary Livingston, and includes Cecil B Demill, all playing themselves. The scene opens with Cecil in his office, and grieving over jack's continued…

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

Jack Benny – From Toronto Canada. 430214

By Keith February 14, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

For the first time in Jack's broadcast history, he does his show from outside the United States. He jokes about a tunnel where he has a sign set up to…

Jack Benny – George Washington Slept Here. ep461, 421220

By Keith December 20, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

Touring military bases on the East coast, Jack and the cast poke fun at such aspects of military life as being on KP, the stockade, and more. Dennis joins the…

Jack Benny – Bennymount Films, With Robin And Rainger. 360607.

By Keith June 7, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

Starts in mid show, just after Johny Green finishes playing. The writers of the song, Love in Bloom are in the audience, and talk with Jack about their song. As…

Abbott and Costello – Long Beach California Knights In Shining Armor 421119

By Keith March 6, 2020Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Bud and Lou talk about airplanes, and flying. When Ken Niles shows up, talk turns to the recent movie that Abbott and Costello made. The sound man, Mel Blanc, wants…

Jack Benny – Charley’s Aunt. ep412, 410518

By Keith February 16, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

Audio resolution is a little low, some record noise and static. Don Wilson diverts the show to Jack Benny's dressing room, where Rochester helps him get dressed for his part…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Al Jolson. 470408

By Keith February 14, 2020Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Four Will Be Seven" Hope pitches his latest film, My Favorite Brunette. Topics include hotels, bell boys, wake up calls, Palm Springs, fashions, and more. In circus fashion, a…

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

By Keith December 27, 2019Bing 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…

Jack Benny (CBS) Famous Fluffs from podcast. 500108

By Keith December 18, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

A rebroadcast from the Golden Days of Radio. Background of Jack Benny's start in Vaudeville is shared before the episode begins. Don makes a fluff about hearing news about Jack…

Jack Benny – Jack Has A Body Guard. ep390, 401215

By Keith October 20, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

In New York, Jack beats around the bush about admitting who he just starred with in his latest film. To make sure nothing gets out of hand, Jack has hired…