Phil Harris – Wabash Avenue. 500226.
Last Summer, Phil played a role in the film, Wabash Avenue. When he learns that all his big scenes were cut, it's a small reflection of what Darrel Zanick did…
Retro OTRDiary 25 Betty Hutton Part 2. (retro558)
Here's part 2 of my salute to an all round performer, Betty Hutton. First a bit of correction to the previous installment. I didn't catch some mistakes in Betty's life,…
Abbott and Costello – Trip To Palm Springs with Veronica Lake 431202
Opens with Lou telling about a run in with the law, and running over Ken and Mrs Niles. The boys do the U-Drive routine. They are to meet Veronica Lake…
Martin and Lewis – Tickets To South Pacific. 491028.
After a trip to New York to promote their film, My Friend Irma, Dean and Jerry return to Hollywood. The movie producer sends word that he wants to meet with…
Retro Salute – Jack Benny and Fred Allen Feud – Various Clips (RV30, retro497)
Digging into the Retro Vault, we pull out this early installment, and first time we did a salute. Clips include: Movie promo and trailer of the film, Love Thy Neighbor,…
Jack Benny – Dark Passage’ Movie Skit. ep628, 471102
The only man in America to bob for applesauce, Jack Benny, makes a correction for a flub from Donm, then threatens to fire him. Mary Livingston switches up the Halloween…
Red Skelton – Impressing Others.. ep34, 42-05-26 , (retro410:55 PM 5/20/201462)
Red talks with the cast about a film he's working on. Harriot teases him about the screen test, and the love scene she almost had to do with him. Did…
Jack Benny – Robert Taylor Plays Cello. 38-02-13 (RV017 retro457)
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…
Adventures of Gracie Allen – Gracie plays Sadie Thompson. 360115.
Gracie, George, and their band leader, Jack Bernard, joke around about the sponsor and various things including fashions and being overweight. Nelson Watson sings, Alone. George and Gracie return to…
Tonight Show – Jack Benny, Mel Blanc. 740123
Heeerrre's Johnny! Enjoy a classic monolog where Johnny talks about the cool weather, news about the cost of living, new business ideas, dating, the president, and plenty of adlibs as…