Movies – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Lunch At The Brown Derby. 490109

By Keith July 6, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Don sets the stage for a flashback in the Brown Derby where two waiters argue over who has to take care of Jack Benny. While Jack and Mary wait for…

antique audio equipment, Fotolia, jukeboxes, music, nostalgic old record players, songs, sounds, tunes, vintage

Archie Andrews – Free Movie Tickets. 480925

By Keith June 7, 2025Archie Andrews, Comedy, Juvenile

As is typical, Fred Andrews tries to read his newspaper, but mom has a request. How does a night of playing Bridge sound? Before arrangements can be made, Archie shares…

Danger, Doctor Danfield – The Case of the Darkened Face. ep6, 460922

By Keith May 27, 2025Detective and Mystery, Doctor Danfield

It's off to Hollywood for the latest mystery as Doc Danfield and his lovely secretary Miss Fairfax put the puzzle pieces together. A reclusive actress has a secret that has…

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 – Projectionist Needed. 420409

By Keith April 28, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Besides the recent ordeal about who will be giving speeches at the premiere, Lum and Abner face the need to have a projectionist to show the film. The celebration is…

Lum and Abner – Premiere Speech. 420407

By Keith April 25, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

Things are going full speed ahead in the preparations of the movie premiere. It has even temporarily overshadowed the $10K give away of the money that Diogenes left. But don't…

Lum and Abner – The Bashful Bachelor. 420403

By Keith April 21, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

How to do the best with $10k for Pine Ridge, is the question that Lum and Abner have been struggling with lately. Lum has decided to run his own contest,…

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 – Jack Wants Goldwyn to Do ‘the Life of Jack Benny’. ep616, 470406

By Keith April 6, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

We join Jack and Rochester as they finish up an Easter egg hunt. When Mary arrives, she's all dressed up, and ready for a stroll in the Easter Parade. Phil…

Jack Benny – From San Francisco. ep615, 470330

By Keith March 30, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack talks with Don about their travelling arrangements to San Francisco. Mary enters to compare fashion updates to their attire. The hills and street cars are made fun of when…

Jack Benny – The Sportsmens Replacement. ep613, 470316

By Keith March 16, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

It's that time for the Academy Awards, and Jack talks to Don about the celebrities at the event that he was the MC. Mary shares a poem about television, and…

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 – Baby Sitting with Teenie. ep502, 470204

By Keith February 4, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

When Fibber's bowling night is cancelled, Molly tries to help him think of other activities to entertain himself, with. Teeny pops in, and Fibber keeps her busy with a story.…