Fred_Allen – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

Fred Allen Texaco Star Theater – Santa Claus Sits Down, with Rise Stevens. 421220 (retro545)

By Keith November 10, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

Taking some veiled jabs at his favorite rival, Jack Benny, Fred changes to joke about a plan in New York to use magnets to clean the streets. Allen’s Alley residents…

Fred Allen – Telephone Weddings. 380622.

By Keith June 22, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

The Peter VanSeetin singers open with, Margarita. Fred Adlibs about his 67 page script and the warm weather. Town Hall news includes: a new flea extermination service. The latest fad…

Fred Allen – Satire On Song Writers. 380608.

By Keith June 8, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred Allen - Satire On Song Writers. 380608. Doctors and Psychologists agree, it's time for Town Hall Tonight. The Peter VanSeetin orchestra plays, and his singers sing, Cry Baby Cry. In Town Hall News of the Week: Broadway theaters, and theatrical workers. The parade of characters is designed to highlight the slump in the acting world for the Summer season.

Fred Allen – Take It Or Leave It, With Phil Baker. 430228

By Keith February 28, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred jokes about Veronica Lake's new hair fashion, as Portland enters to add her thought on the topic. The teasing turns to the topic of Phil Baker, before moving on…

Fred Allen – Subway Posters. 390222.

By Keith February 22, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

The Peter Van Seetin singers sing, This Night. It's Washington's birthday and like it or not, Fred gets a truthful introduction. In the Town Hall News of the Week, topics…

Fred Allen – Guest Oscar Levant. 430131

By Keith January 31, 2016Comedy, Fred Allen

Jimmy Wallington and Fred discuss a recent event on the quiz show, Truth or Consequences. Portland has a few words of her own to share on the topic. Jokes abound…

Fred Allen – Old Mountain Justice. 400131.

By Keith August 8, 2015Comedy, Fred Allen

Guest is Joe Louis. The Merrymacks opens with that hit song, Whan. Fred presents the World in Review news Reels. Topics include: political figures, taxes, laws, the economy, legalized gambling,…

Retro Salute – Jack Benny and Fred Allen Feud – Various Clips (RV30, retro497)

By Keith May 27, 2015Comedy, Fred Allen, Jack Benny, Retro Original

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 – From San Francisco. ep844, 530426

By Keith April 26, 2015Comedy, Jack Benny

In the dressing room, Rochester shares secrets about zjack Benny's life behind the scenes. Jokes about Jack's miserly ways, being a ham, and his blue eyes. As Rochester leaves the…

Jack Benny – Nightmare Alley. ep642, 480208

By Keith February 8, 2015Comedy, Jack Benny

It's Sunday morning, and Rochester has trouble waking Jack up this morning. Will Jack have a surprise for Rochester as he gets dressed? Mary visits and waits for Jack to…