Lessons – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Playing The Piano with Janet Blair ep49, 440127.mp3

By Keith September 22, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Costello tells about being followed by a police officer on the way to the studio. As he discovered a use for beer instead of gasoline? Ken Niles wife it appears,…

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

Jack Benny – School Days Part 3. ep145, 340921

By Keith September 21, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

After a rough start with the audio, Jack enters to talk with Don about going to a boxing match, and talk about milestone fights through the previous few decades. What…

A fairy sitting on a flower blossom, with her wings spread out and a wand in her hand. The flower is vibrant purple and the fairy has a mischievous smile on her face.

Let’s Pretend – King Thrushbeard. ep47

By Keith August 30, 2025Juvenile, Lets Pretend

Today's story is said to be the basis for Shakespeare's play, the Taming of the Shrew. Now let's take an express subway ride to storyland, and get started. A king…

Down Our Way – Someone Breaks Into Patience’s House. ep4, 1932

By Keith June 23, 2025Drama, Upper Room, You Are There

Jenny receives a phone call from Patience about the choir practice tonight. The widow, Patience, has a man in her house, but he's a burglar. Eli, also a Deputy, is…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Wright Brothers 33rd Anniversary. ep1164, 1936

By Keith September 14, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

Lots of strange things have been happening around Simmons Corners, and some of the story is shared in review of the shady characters, and their suspicious behavior. Today we join…

My Friend Irma cast in 1948. My Friend Irma, best new program: Marie Wilson as Irma with Cathy Lewis and, Cy Howard.

My Friend Irma – Piano Lessons. ep105, 490411

By Keith April 11, 2024Comedy, My Friend Irma

Features Joan Banks as Jane Stacey, and Marie Wilson as Irma Petersen. Irma decides to better herself and take piano lessons. Unfortunately, Jane had to let the piano go back…

Jack Benny – The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. ep366, 400317

By Keith March 17, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is out in the hall, talking to Orson Wells. Phil describes the purpose, and we eavesdrop on the phone call to learn of the coaching session to improve Jack's…

Father Knows Best – Meaning Of Freedom. ep88, 510705

By Keith January 7, 2024Comedy, Father Knows Best

The day after the celebration for Independence Day is proving to be a big letdown. Cathy moans about not being allowed to set off any fireworks the night before. She…

Buster Brown Gang – Little Foxes Moose Hunt. 520913

By Keith August 12, 2023Buster Brown, Juvenile

Little Fox and the braves in his tribe are migrating North, and the season's first moose hunt is to take place. Listening to advice from his grandmother, Little Fox makes…

A black and white photograph of Jack Benny, a man in a suit and tie, standing against a plain background. He is looking off to the side with a slight smile on his face, and his hands are clasped in front of him. Benny was a comedian and actor, best known for his radio and television shows in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style, with Benny's sharp features and piercing blue eyes on prominent display.

Jack Benny – Mary Is Sick. 490515

By Keith July 24, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's home in Beverly Hills, he and Rochester clean out the refridgerator. A reporter phones Jack to confirm a story of the things that Fred Allen said about him,…