Movies – Page 11 – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – Sorry Wrong Number. 481017

By Keith October 17, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is home taking a bath, so Don cuts to Mary's house as she talks to her maid Pauline about her date with Jack. A phone call comes in from…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly -McGee’s Go To the Movies. ep371, 430928

By Keith September 28, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber is full of pent up energy, and is restless as a kitten. He tells about the neighbor's new boarder, should the McGee's consider doing the same? A call to…

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

Ford Theater – The Horn Blows At Midnight. 490304

By Keith August 15, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

The much awaited, much anticipated performance of Jack Benny's most famous flop. Though it failed in the box office, this airing of the film was actually more popular than the…

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

Jack Benny – Jacks Movie. 370620

By Keith June 20, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

It's Fathers Day, and the cast lets Jack know that he is a father figure to them. Mary, Kenny, and Phil all joke about fathers. Jack gets a phone call…

Close-up of a pair of spectacles or eyeglasses designed to improve vision, with silver frames and clear lenses.

Marx Brothers Rremakes – Bullets And Blood. 910615

By Keith June 15, 2021Comedy

Miss Dimples sets the stage when she answers a phone call with a message that Flywheel and Revelli have left for Hollywood. As the two bicker, they stop at an…

Jack Benny – Mary’s Movie. 370613

By Keith June 13, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Don comments on how quickly Jack has recovered from his recent illness. Jack shares his secret of health and excersize. Kenny compares notes on staying healthy. Phil is laying low…

Screen Guild Theater – Fuller Brush Man, Red Skelton. 490412.

By Keith April 12, 2021Comedy, Red Skelton

It's the radio presentation from the Screen Guild Theater, and Red Skelton's latest movie, The Fuller Brush Man. It's a typical day for Red as he wants to propose to…

Martin and Lewis – William Bendix. ep2, 490410

By Keith April 10, 2021Comedy

The guys make a singing entrance, but Dean isn't too happy with Jerry's musical skill. With joking aside, Dean sings, You Won't Be Satisfied. In their apartment, Jarry reads the…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Robert Montgomery. 490407.

By Keith April 7, 2021Burns and Allen, Comedy

As we find Gracie and George at home, she reads an article about Robert Montgomery, and his expected film. It will be the Story of Napoleon and Joesephine, and is…

Jack Benny – From Toronto Canada. 430214

By Keith February 14, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

For the first time in Jack's broadcast history, he does his show from outside the United States. He jokes about a tunnel where he has a sign set up to…