Fred_Allen – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Looking For Umbriago, with Jimmy Durante. 430404 (retro458)

By Keith May 7, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

Fred opens with some jabs at Jack Benny. Portland joins him for the trip to Allen’s Alley, with the topic of the day being the meat shortage. Al Goodman’s Orchestra…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – Chile Frank Sinatra 430516 (retro450)

By Keith March 30, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen

Hey, it’s that brand new singing sensation, Frank Sinatra! Actually, Frank had been singing for quite some time. It had been only recently that he became a solo act when…

Fred Allen – Town Hall Tonight Amateur Night 370310 (RV010 retro 444)

By Keith February 12, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

Also called Fred Allen – Murder On The High Seas, Or Boy Meets Gull. 370310. Peter VanSeetin and his singers kick off the show by singing, Boo Hoo. Fred reads…

Command Performance – Fred Allen, Kenny Baker. ep4, 420318

By Keith February 10, 2014Command Performance, Music

In response to letters from servicemen Fred Allen hosts the show. Fred gives an update on how the Benny-Allen feud is going. Which of course includes plenty of jabs at…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – guest Judy Canova 430307 (442)

By Keith February 9, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

The orchestra opens with, I Can't Give You Anything but Love. Jimmy Wallington continues as he jokes around with Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa. Jack Benny is the topic of…

Jack Benny – In New York With Stewart Cannon. 370307 (RV009 retro441)

By Keith February 2, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny

Abe Lyman substitutes for Phil Harris as Don introduces Jack Benny. With his success at playing the Bee behind him, Jack jokes about the prices in New York City. Mary…

Jack Benny – Jack Finally Plays The Bee 370228 (RV008, retro438)

By Keith January 17, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

Jack reads a letter from Mary, who is missing. Phil and Don learn about the guys she has flirted with on her trip, and an encounter with Fred Allen. Jack…

Fred Allen – The Home On The Range. 360115.

By Keith January 15, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen1 Comment

Fred is on hand for the Town Hall Tonight. First, a song, Great Day. The topic of the night's news is public schools. Kids who have money. Another early appearance…

Command Performance – Fred Allen. 460421

By Keith April 21, 2013Command Performance, Music

Fred Allen hosts, and chats with Ken Carpenter about an Elks tooth. Portland Hoffa enters with a word from her family, and her mom who is working for defense contractors.…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – The Specialists Quandary. 410115.

By Keith January 16, 2013Comedy, Fred Allen

After some initial joking around between Fred, Jimmy Wallington, Kenny Baker, and a substitute bandleader, it's time for the News of the Week. The topic is on noise polution, particularly…