Skip to content
Retro Radio Podcast
  • Welcome
  • Donate
  • Links
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact

Military

  • Home
  • Podcasts
  • Military
  • Page 3
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 – Gaslight. 451014

Posted by By Keith August 13, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Jack pokes fun at Don's unflattering introduction, and about the ocen near the military base. Marys entrance adds some punch for the military men in the audience. After Mary appeals…
Read More
Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – From Terminal Island. ep502, 440206

Posted by By Keith July 23, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Mary talks with Jack about being at the Navy base as they drive to their destination. Remember that Jack's Maxwell had previously been donated to the war effort. The car…
Read More
"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Command Performance – Fred Allen, Ginny Simms, Benny Goodman. ep98, 431220

Posted by By Keith July 7, 2023Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Fred Allen. He teases with the announcer about Jack Benny. He introduces Genny Sims who sends out greetings to the troops overseas before she sings, No Love. Fred…
Read More
"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Jubilee (AFRS) Jimmie Lunceford. ep138, 450702

Posted by By Keith July 2, 2023Posted inJubilee, Music
Playlist: Ernie Whitman calls on Jimmy Lunceford to get the jazzy fun started with a song, Little John Tina Dixon sings, I Feel So Good Today. Jimmy and the band…
Read More

CBS Radio Mystery Theater – Mission From Zython. 790625

Posted by By Keith June 25, 2023Posted inCBS Radio Mystery, Suspense and Horror
A UFO is sighted, but is it aliens, or a military project? What are the fast moving, firey looking objects in the sky Townsfolk talk about the possibilities. Can it…
Read More
Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone on the set of their radio show in 1942.

Jack Benny – From Torney Hospital In Palm Springs. ep547, 450408

Posted by By Keith June 25, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Jack is teased about being the Peanut King, and vending machines that he owns. Mary enters to be teased about her fashion sense. Phil Harris enters to lay out the…
Read More
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 – Murder Mystery. ep545, 450325

Posted by By Keith June 11, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Entertaining for Army troops, Jack and Don layer on the military related jokes, and those related to military customs. Phil Harrisshows his humorous side as he talks about his new…
Read More
"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Command Performance – Judy Garland, Dinah Shore. ep91, 431030

Posted by By Keith May 30, 2023Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Its and all girl cast made of Judy Garland, Dinah Shore, Shirley Ross, and Genny Sims. Will Ken Carpenter have to play referee in the cat fight that is bound…
Read More
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 – From Hollywood, The Train Station. ep542, 450304

Posted by By Keith May 21, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
Getting ready to travel by train, Jack and Rochester joke around about packing. Jack seems to be plagued by a stalker who is following him from St Joseph. Mary arrives…
Read More
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 – From Fitzsimmons Hospital, Denver. ep541, 450225

Posted by By Keith May 14, 2023Posted inComedy, Jack Benny
The show starts with a bit of a flip flop. Jack opens, and introduces Don wilson as the star of the show. what's the story behind that? Did Jack lose…
Read More

Posts pagination

Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 … 24 Next page
Search
The Retro Radio Podcast is a daily family-friendly podcast where old-time radio fan, Keith Heltsley shares classic radio dramas with his own insights and input.
Search Amazon
Popular Posts & Pages
  • Welcome
  • Podcasts
  • Burns and Allen – Santa And The Wicked Witch. 411223
  • Bold Venture - Opium Smugglers and Young Girl or White Envelope or Six Crates Of Apples. ep3, 510409
  • Burns and Allen - (CBS) Christmas 1940. 401223
  • Fibber McGee and Molly - Encyclopedia Salesman. ep47, 360302Press edit
  • Jack Benny - Dennis Sees A Psychiatrist. 541128
  • Kaye Kaiser - Kollege Of Musical Knowledge - Guest: Town Criers. ep122
  • Let George Do It - Snow Blind. ep166, 491226
  • Philip Marlowe BBC - The Big Sleep, in 3 Parts. 770926 (retro538)
Channels
Recent Comments
  • Seamus Jast on Lone Ranger – Fate Wore A Mask. 470714
  • Michael O'Brien on Hillbilly Boys – First Song, Washington Reel. ep16, 1939
  • Donnie Pitchford on This week in Pine Ridge – the Oilwell. January 4- 9, 1935 (Retro 691)
  • Keith on This week in Pine Ridge – the Oilwell. January 4- 9, 1935 (Retro 691)
  • Donnie Pitchford on This week in Pine Ridge – the Oilwell. January 4- 9, 1935 (Retro 691)
  • Keith on Abbott and Costello – Jack And The Beanstalk, Rudy Valley. ep74, 450215
  • Cynthia H on Abbott and Costello – Jack And The Beanstalk, Rudy Valley. ep74, 450215
Follow Us
Facebook
Facebook
Support Us
  • Patreon
Subscribe to Posts By RSS

RSS feed RSS - Posts

Stats
  • 525,061 hits
Copyright 2024 — Retro Radio Podcast. All rights reserved. Sinatra WordPress Theme
Scroll to Top