Movies – Page 15 – Retro Radio Podcast

Fred Allen – He Caught His Wife Kissing A Stranger. 400424.

By Keith April 24, 2018Comedy, Fred Allen1 Comment

Harry and Fred talk about topics including anniversaries, centaurs, and more. It's Fred's 30th anniversary in show business, from his first appearance as a juggler on the vaudeville stage. They…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent) Dorothy Lamour, Paulette Goddard, Veronica Lake. ep175, 430209

By Keith April 4, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Broadcasting from the Northern Supply Base" Hope greets the troops, and jokes about his welcome to the base. Topics include dating habits of the military mechanics, tanks, and training…

Phil Harris – Phil, the Dramatic actor. ep171, 510311

By Keith March 11, 2018Comedy, Phil Harris

After visiting the studio to see why he hasn't starred in another movie, Phil continues pursuing a serious role. Alice and Willie listen to his woes at his method acting…

Phil Harris – Waiting For Darryl Zanuck’s Call . ep170, 510304

By Keith March 4, 2018Comedy, Phil Harris

After making his film Wabash Avenue, a year and a half ago, Phil waits by the phone, hoping for word about making another. From their discussion of her duties on…

Big Show – Groucho Marx, Fanny Brice. ep2, 501112

By Keith February 26, 2018Documentary and Interview

Talulah Bankhead comments about being nervous on the last show, and gives a preview of the guests lined up for next week. Groucho enters to give Talulah a hard time.…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Easter, Parade with Brenda Marshall. 420405

By Keith February 5, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy

Bob "Easter Parade" Hope jokes about all manner of egg jokes from coloring them, to chicks, hens, and more. More Easter topics include bunnies, gifts, the parade, but a flub…

Bob Hope (Pepsodent Preview) Laird Cregar. 420315

By Keith January 29, 2018Bob Hope, Comedy2 Comments

After an opening flub, Bob "New Draft" Hope jokes about the requirement to register for the draft. Jokes include topics about the weather, and Springtime rains, dating, rubber shortages, Spring…

Burns and Allen – The Man From MGM. 421103

By Keith December 29, 2017Burns and Allen, Comedy

In the cigar shop, George runs into an old friend. Lester is a plumbber at the studio. Wanting to keep his trade a secret, he agrees to go home with…

Burns and Allen – Franchot Tone – Hotel Room Shortage. 441121.

By Keith November 21, 2017Burns and Allen, Comedy

Still taking the show on the road for a bond tour, Gracie and George talk about their current town, Philedelphia. Bill Goodwin talks with guest, Franchot Tone, about their night…

Aldrich Family – Mothers Day. ep45, 400507

By Keith November 7, 2017Comedy

On a typical day in the Aldrich home, Henry asks to go to dinner at Kathlene's house. He forgot this Sunday is Mother's Day, and now has a decision to…