Kenny_Baker – Page 10 – Retro Radio Podcast

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – The Specialists Quandary. 410115.

By Keith January 16, 2013Comedy, Fred Allen

After some initial joking around between Fred, Jimmy Wallington, Kenny Baker, and a substitute bandleader, it's time for the News of the Week. The topic is on noise polution, particularly…

Fred Allen – Mountain Justice. ep18, 410205.

By Keith October 20, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred is joined by Kenny Baker, Portland Hoffa, and more as the Texaco Star Theater kicks off another show. The Town Hall singers open with a harmony tune. Fred talks…

Fred Allen – English Radio Spoof, Jean Arthur. 420607.

By Keith April 18, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred and the announcer spend some time taking jabs at Jack Benny and Don Wilson. News of the week features the metal shortage, and ban on musical instruments. Falstaff brings…

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…

Fred Allen – The Courting Of Nasty And Nell, Marlene Dietrich. 420510.

By Keith April 11, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred and the announcer talk about a recent feature in Look Magazine, teasing about Jack Benny. Fred talks about Jack sponser dropping him. The News Highlights of the Week topic…

Fred Allen – the Life Of Fred Allen, With Maurice Evans. 420308.

By Keith April 4, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Fred talks about Jack Benny's show earlier in the evening, recorded at the San Diego Marine Base. The news Lowlights feature Hollywood accomplishments, and awards. Falstaff has a song, Academy…

Fred Allen – Death Valley Takes A Day Off, Louella Parsons. 411210.

By Keith March 28, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

The opening bit sounds like war news, but is a blurb of Texaco's support of the war effort. After teasing from the announcer, the topic of the day turns to…

Fred Allen – The Baritones Plight, West. 410501.

By Keith March 21, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Audio has outstanding quality. After being introduced, Fred has an important announcement about Jack Benny. News of the Week features New York subways, and the advertising now appearing on them.…

Fred Allen – The Jack Benny 10th Anniversary. 410507. (retro381)

By Keith February 18, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

Our Jack Benny month continues with an unexpected salute from his arch rival, Fred Allen. In 1941, Fred dedicated his entire show to salute Jack Benny's tenth year on the…

Fred Allen – Wedlock Society. 410326.

By Keith February 15, 2012Comedy, Fred Allen

Jimmy wallington teases Fred about being physically fit. The News of the week features Springtime. in New York. The parade of characters get poetic as topics also include views from…