Kenny_Baker – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone and Don Wilson posing for a photo in 1938.

Jack Benny – Buck Benny Rides Again Part2. 361122

By Keith September 13, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Buck Benny returns to ride the trail and round up cattle rustlers, but Jack must first deal with a late Phil Harris, a lady-killing charm competition, and constant phone interruptions during the broadcast.

Jack Benny – Buck Benny Rides Again, Part1. 361115

By Keith September 6, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack Benny and the gang kick off the first-ever "Buck Benny" western sketch, celebrate Kenny Baker's first anniversary on the show, and fill time with a few leftover school-days jokes.

Jack Benny – Girls Dormitory. 361108

By Keith August 30, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

A short episode, just the middle segment. Missing opening ads and intros. Starts with Kenny Baker's song, With Beautiful Nearby. The cast members talk about the play. With the need…

Jack Benny – The Minstrel Show. 361101

By Keith August 23, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Up to this point, Phil Harris had played his role as bandleader fairly conservatively. In this episode, however, his developing stage persona shines through as he enthusiastically joins the minstrel…

Jack Benny – Anthony Adverse, Part 2. ep228, 361018

By Keith August 9, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack brags to Don about his latest film appearance and the brilliant performance he gave in The Big Broadcast of 1937. However, Mary quickly chimes in with her own opinion,…

Jack Benny – Phil Harris Introduced. ep226, 361004

By Keith August 2, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

It's time to hear from the man the whole world has been waiting for: Jack Benny! Spirits run high as Don Wilson and Jack joke about their recent vacations. Mary…

Jack Benny – Everybody’s Not So Hot. 360517

By Keith July 26, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is tired of the same old thing week after week. Don suggests a few cures for the run-down feeling. Mary talks about her health, and seeing her doctor. She's…

Jack Benny – Jack Test Drives A Car. 360510

By Keith May 10, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack has been appearing in Detroit all week, and when he is absent from the radio studio, we cut to the theater where he puts on his stage show at…

Three kings kneeling, with stars in the background.

Jack Benny – Christmas Shopping. ep278, 371212

By Keith June 1, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

After an intro that drips with buttering up, Jack suspects that Don is expecting something good for Christmas. Even Phil and Mary are overly complementary. It doesn't take long for…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Jack Benny – Christmas Party at Birmingham General Hospital. ep601, 461222

By Keith December 22, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Audio is staticky, but generally OK. Rochester helps Jack plan on how to make his tiny Christmas tree appear bigger than it is. Afterward, Mary Livingston pops in, and talks…