Fred Allen – Life At The South Pole. 400228.
The Merrymacks open with a few bars of Yip Ai Atti Ai Ay. Fred and Harry Vonzel share some alphabetic introductions and adlibs. Moving on to the Ipana News in…
Fred Allen Texaco Star Theater – Santa Claus Sits Down, with Rise Stevens. 421220 (retro545)
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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)
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
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…