IRS – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

The Great Gildersleeve – Called in by the IRS. ep254, 470604

By Keith July 21, 2026Comedy, Great GildersleeveNo Comments

Leroy has been a little too rambunctious in the house, and Birdie is forced to tell Gildersleeve’s about his activities. Despite the seriousness of the broken window, she presents the…

Fred Allen – Philanda Blank – My Story. 410312.

By Keith April 15, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

As Fred enters, he gets onto Harry Vonzel about the importance of split second timing to pull off a quality radio show. Despite the focus on the close timing, Fred…

People Are Funny – How to Scare Away Tax Collectors. 531013. (retro314).

By Keith March 27, 2011Comedy, Retro Original

Art Linkletter polls the audience for tourists to volunteer for the stunts on the show tonight. Audience volunteer, Eric Right gets a tough question but answers it right anyway. Eric…

X Minus One – How To. 560403 (retro283)

By Keith October 31, 2010Retro Original, Science Fiction

X Minus One - How To. 560403 (retro283) A futuristic show about the 21st century, and robots, and both some benefits, and drawbacks of such appliances that are designed to…