Letters – Retro Radio Podcast

Alan Young – Old Love Letters (retro240). 450403

By Keith July 30, 2026Comedy, Retro OriginalNo Comments

Highlights include:

Alan getting fitted for his tuxedo.

The hilarious moment when the groom meets Alan without either realizing who the other is.

The chaotic wedding scene as the show reaches its grand finale.

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny From Camp Collins, California. ep449, 420531

By Keith May 31, 2026Comedy, Jack Benny

we open with Jack Benny lecturing Rochester about the need to conserve gasoline and maintain vehicles well for the war effort. Jack is introduced for the last Jell-O episode, and…

Lum and Abner – Matrimonial Bureau Will Move Into the Store. 350123

By Keith January 21, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner

Horlicks malted milk is made from only the highest quality products. Full of vitamins and minerals to build strong muscles and bones. The guys have discovered how much work it…

Lum and Abner – Reading Matrimonial Bureau Mail. 350122

By Keith January 19, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks, the original malted milk. When you're just too tired to fix a snack, a lump of Horlicks served hot in a cup makes a good bedtime treat for the…

Lum and Abner Matrimonial Bureau Swamped With Mail 350121

By Keith January 16, 2026Comedy, Lum and Abner1 Comment

Horlicks, ideal for invalids and convalescents. Just the kind of food a sick person needs. The announcement has gone out over the party line. Match making and advice to the…

Lum, Abner and their real-life wives are sitting together on a bench outdoors, near a pool. They appear relaxed and are smiling at each other. The two people on the left are wearing casual attire, while the two on the right are dressed more formally, with the person on the far right in a light-colored suit and bow tie. Trees are visible in the background under a clear sky, suggesting a pleasant day.

Lum and Abner – Ulysses Wants Toll Bridge. 420414

By Keith May 5, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Lum and Abner had been running a contest on how to spend Diogene’s money. None of the suggestions are worthwhile. Their latest problem is that Ulysses S Quincy insists on…

Hillbilly Boys – First Song, The Bear Creek Hop. ep35, 1939

By Keith February 2, 2025Hillbilly Boys, Music

Playlist Mickey Wickey plays a musical break down, the Bear Creek Hop. Pat plugs the sponsor. Leon sings, Annie Laurie. Pat asks listeners to write in and reads a fan…

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 – I Stand Condemned. 470119

By Keith January 19, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's house, he has a complaint about Phil's band. Will Phil get the point after Jack reads him a few letters from annoyed fans? Mary arrives with wacky word…

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.

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Christmas with Madeline Carol. 411223

By Keith December 23, 2024Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Christmas Tree" Hope jokes about wrapping Christmas gifts, mailing packages, post office lines, and mishaps. Topics also include horse tracks, Finding the perfect Christmas tree, traffic, and Christmas toys.…

Mr. and Mrs. North – The Letter

By Keith July 22, 2024Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

A friend of the North's has been taken to court based on stolen goods in his possession that led to a murder to cover it up. Or so it seems.…