Mel_Blanc – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Gildersleeve Memory Course. ep196, 390314

By Keith March 14, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Deciding that his memory needs improvement, Fibber enrolls in a course offered by the Gildersleeve Memory company. Iris Dalrimple is the instructor, played by Hal Peary. Otherwise known in most…

Fibber McGee and Molly – McGee The Wrestler. ep208, 390606

By Keith January 3, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber sits at his desk, in hopes his handwriting sample will prove to send him on a new, and successful career. Boomer enters with his own plan... if he can…

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 Buys Jack A Pencil Sharpener At Christmas. 491218

By Keith December 18, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack and Mary fight through the Christmas shopping crowds. As Jack tries to think of something special to get his sister Florence, he encounters unruly sales clerks, and spies on…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Parrot In The Mail. ep206, 390523

By Keith December 13, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

As Molly has gone to shop for hats at the Bon Ton department store, Fibber is left at home to read the newspaper. Mell Blanc is the hiccuping telegraph man…

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

Jack Benny – Jack’s Visit To The Empire State Building. ep536, 450121

By Keith November 6, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Rochester sings a spoof of Sidewalks of New York as he helps out in Jacks hotel room, by helping him with his luggage. Mary visits after getting over her cold.…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber Delivers The Mail. ep200, 390411

By Keith October 25, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Audio is clear, but fades and grows. It's worse near the beginning, but gets better. Today we find Fibber working as a mailman. He makes the rounds to visit his…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Dating Advice. 451004

By Keith October 4, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

In the Burns home, the theme of the day can be summed up in two words, "woman trouble". George has trouble with Gracie wrecking his car, Meredeth Willson needs advice…

Jack Benny – Leaving For New York City. 450107

By Keith September 25, 2022Comedy

The show next week will be broadcast from New York, so we join Jack at home as he packs. Preparations are made for traveling by train, and expenses. Jack goes…

Jack Benny – Jack’s Memory Is Lost And Found. 491009

By Keith August 28, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

After losing his memory last week, Jack has a generous demeanor instead of being stingy. Mary talks with her maid about Jack's new outlook on life. She's worried about Jack,…

Jack Benny – Bergen and McCarthy, Red Skelton. 490925

By Keith August 13, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

It's that time of year when the new radio season begins, and all your favorites begin making appearances again. Today we find Jack and Mary being driven to the studio…