George_Burns – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – George Owes Money For Phone Calls. 400909

By Keith September 9, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

Those crazy people are back. George Burns and Gracie Allen are joined by the Smoothies, Artie Shaw and his orchestra, and announcer Bud Easton. Previously George had been on trial,…

Burns and Allen – George is on Trial. 400902

By Keith September 2, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

George has been having legal troubles over promising Elsie Tralfaz a spot on the radio, but is being sued when he couldn't follow through. Today George tries to get Gracie…

A vintage advertisement for Admiral radios. It features an elderly man in glasses, sitting in a chair, with an excited expression as he listens to the radio. He holds a newspaper and gestures with a pencil. Next to him is a large radio. The text reads, "Mother! Come quick… it's our Jim on the radio from Naples!" The ad describes how Admiral radios broadcast important news during the war, promoting their quality and reliability.

Command Performance – Burns and Allen, Connie Haines, Joe Lilly Chorus. ep158, 450118

By Keith August 10, 2025Command Performance, Music

Hosted by Burns and Allen, Gracie introduces Rafia Mendez who plays, Flight of the Bumble Bee. George and Gracie talk about their guests, and the benefits of being married or…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Gracie Wants to Listen to Jack on the Radio. 470112

By Keith January 12, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny3 Comments

Tired of always setting the scene in Jack's house, Don takes us to the home of George Burns and Gracie Allen instead. Gracie wouldn't miss Jack's program for the world,…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – The Biggest In The World. 400424

By Keith April 24, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

The weather inspires jokes about Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and his horses. Ray Noble talks about his date with Gracie, and we learn about Gracie’s kangaroo. Her small apartment has…

Burns and Allen – All Promises Are Fictitious. 400417

By Keith April 17, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

George gets compliments on his new suit. Will the cast agree on his choice in style? In trying to not talk about her campaign, Gracie talks about her campaign for…

Burns and Allen – Till The Cows Come Home. 400403

By Keith April 3, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

Gracie is still on the campaign trail, and complains to George about restrictions on campaign funds. Frank Parker tells about being at a recent baseball game. Ray Noble is on…

Burns and Allen – George Goes Rabbit Hunting. 450402

By Keith April 2, 2024Burns and Allen, Comedy

This is an AFRS presentation, so commercials have been replaced with dance music. Get ready to do some ball room dancing in between the comedy. Today we find George and…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Bing Crosby – Guest George Burns. ep52, 480114

By Keith January 14, 2024Music

John Scott Trotter, and the Rhythmaires support the music for Bing's guests. Playlist: Bing sings, the Freedom Train. Bing sings, I Still Get Jealous. Evelyn Knight jokes with Bing before…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Christmas Party, Jane Wyman Substitutes. 471225

By Keith December 25, 2023Burns and Allen, Comedy

When Gracie has taken a real-life illness, a special guest star stands in to read her lines at the last moment. Jane Wyman is no Gracie, but her performance isn't…