Holiday – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny – Mary’s Thanksgiving Poem. 391119 (RV37, retro585)

By Keith August 20, 2017Comedy, Jack Benny

In this installment from the Retro Radio vault, our old fashioned Retrobots mention FDR's change of Thanksgiving. In our Bonus tracks, the current bots add more comments on the matter.…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Betty Grable. 390411

By Keith August 7, 2017Bob Hope, Comedy

The Easter parade is the target of jokes as Bob opens the show. Topics include colorful fashions, socks, hats, and others. The Six Hits and a Miss sing, Cuckoo in…

Andrews Sisters – Guest: George Jessel. ep40, 451212

By Keith August 1, 2017Music

Excellent audio. Announcer: Harlowe Wilcox. Vic Shone Orchestra.. Playlist: Kurt Massey, the Ambassadors, and the Andrews join together for the opening tune, A Grand Time for Singing. The sisters sing,…

Jack Benny – Gunga Din. ep336, 390514

By Keith May 15, 2017Comedy, Jack Benny

Bringing you that little old lady of a host for Mother's day, it's Jack Benny. Jokes about keeping a clean house, and Jack needing help across the street are the…

The Music America Loves Best (NBC) First Song, Tidings Of Comfort And Joy. 441224

By Keith December 17, 2016Music

Hosted by Louie Calhoun, who presents the singers and musicians to present favorite carols. Playlist: Corale medley including: Tidings Of Comfort And Joy. Away in a Manger. O Come All…

Duffy’s Tavern (AFRS) Elsa Maxwell Christmas Carol. 451221

By Keith December 13, 2016Comedy

After his phone call with Duffy, Archie talks to Eddie about decorating the tavern. They wonder what gifts they might get this year from their boss. Finniganhas a question about…

Suspense – Back For Christmas, with Peter Lorre. 431223 (retro544)

By Keith November 3, 2016Retro Original, Suspense, Suspense and Horror

Features Peter Lorre. Peter plays Herman, a professor of biology who is digging in the basement to prepare his devils garden, a type of orchid garden. His wife is upset…

AFRS Presents Christmas LP – Dick Haymes, the Song Spinners, and More. (U-1402-1) 1940’s

By Keith November 3, 2016Music

Side 2, of a collection of Classy Christmas Carols. Audio is very good. A blend of carols, orchestral arrange ments, and Russian music. The First Noel. O Little Town of…

Lum and Abner – Christmas Show (Toy Train). 421224

By Keith September 10, 2016Comedy, Lum and Abner

Taking a break from the recent story of Cedric's legal woes, Lum and Abner present this Christmas show. Not the traditional show they did every year, but one of enjoying…

Retro OTRDiary – Voices Of Christmas Past (retro509)

By Keith December 17, 2015Music, Retro Original

Keith gets tired of the worn out Christmas carols, and goes on a search for what people listened to before animated snowmen, flying reindeer with red noses, and dreams of…