Income_Tax – Retro Radio Podcast

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

The Great Gildersleeve – Income Tax Forms Arrive. ep109, 440116

By Keith January 16, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

It's a dark, cold, Monday morning as Gildersleeve faces the day. When he sleeps in and is in danger of missing breakfast, Leroy and Marjorie fear he may be sick. Even Birdie and Leila are concerned that Gildy could be coming down with something.

Jack Benny – Mr. Benny Goes To Washington. ep365, 400310

By Keith March 10, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

For a change, as is his usual custom, Jack introduces Don in honor of his 17 years in broadcasting. Fat jokes pepper the sentiments. Phil Harris and Mary Livingstone enter…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Income Tax Return. 480315

By Keith December 30, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum struggles over his income tax form, and wants Abner to help out. Can he explain his annual income and expenses to Abner? What kind of investments or assets will…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Preparing The Income Taxes. 500226

By Keith March 1, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

After a night on the town, George and Gracie talk about the things they did, and some of the people they saw. Ralph Hanley, George's tax accountant, pops in. Talk…

Abbott and Costello – Lou Has To Pay Income Tax. 460314.

By Keith March 14, 2019Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Lou shows up in his pajamas after an allnighter with trying to do his income tax. Bud wants to help him out, and claims to be certified in doing taxes.…

You Bet Your Life – Secret Word: Cup. 510307

By Keith October 23, 2017Comedy, You Bet Your Life

Groucho becomes speechless when he learns an income tax agent is to compete with an accounting student. Francis is single, and going to college in part, to find a husband.…

Jack Benny – Carmichael The Polar Bear Is Sick 390312 (RV027 retro485(

By Keith February 17, 2015Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

A classic from Jack Benny, and another classic early episode from our first season. For a change, Jack introduces Don Wilson, who is celebrating his 15th year in radio,. How…

Ozzie And Harriet – Income Tax Problems. 490313.

By Keith March 13, 2013Comedy

America is the land of tradition. Traditions of our pasttimes, holidays, and that undeniable one that faces Ozzie Nelson today, filing the annual income tax forms. Try as he might,…

Life with Luigi – Income Tax Problems. 490306.

By Keith March 6, 2013Comedy

Luigi has been in America for a year, and writes to his mama back in Italy every day. Today he tells her about income taxes. He also writes to her…

A black and white photograph of Abbott and Costello posing together. Abbott is on the left and has a slicked-back hairstyle and is looking to his right with a slight smile, while Costello on the right has a rounder face and is looking toward Abbott with a subtle grin. Both men are wearing plaid suits with shirts and ties. The background is plain, focusing attention on their expressions and attire.

Abbott and Costello – Costello Pays Income Tax. 480310

By Keith April 15, 2012Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Bud and Lou joke about taxes, the FHA, girls, and the determination the tax man has in collecting taxes. Frank Nelson contributes as the tax collector. Lou tells about a…