Movies – Page 6 – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny – Murder In The Movies. 381204

By Keith December 25, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don and Jack joke about the cold weather in New York, compared to sunny California. Jack gets in some wisecracks about his famous rival, Fred Allen. The rest of the…

A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Burns and Allen – (CBS) Christmas 1940. 401223

By Keith December 3, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Sponsored by Spam. Announcer, Bud Heston, Bandleader, Artie Shaw. Vocals by the Smoothies. Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie tells George about the film she saw with Bud at…

Bergen and McCarthy (Chase and Sanborn Hour NBCR) Christmas with Geraldine Fitzgerald. 391217

By Keith November 20, 2022Bergen and McCarthy

Don Ameche and Charlie McCarthy introduces the show. Donald Nixon sings, One Girl That I Love. He follows it with, O That it Were So. Charlie tells Don about his…

Jack Benny – Algiers. 381023

By Keith October 23, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Much ado is made over performing the first show in their new home at the new studio. Jack gets interupted by a sight seeing tour that passes through. Phil plays,…

Jack Benny – Yellow Jack. 381009

By Keith October 9, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

As Jack and the cast make their appearances, they talk about how well the show went last week. Mary enters, and Jack talks about their date the night before. Mary…

A black and white book cover with the title "You Can't Do Business With Hitler" in bold red letters at the top. A man in a suit with a serious expression is in the foreground, while Hitler's face is in the background, partially obscured by smoke. The author's name, John Roy Carlson, is written in smaller letters at the bottom.

You Can’t Do Business With Hitler – Heads They Win – Tails We Lose. ep1, `1942

By Keith September 29, 2022Drama

Recounts the trouble an American businessman had in dealing with the Nazi's just before the war broke out. To further demonstrate the heavy political overtones that Germany had supposedly practicing,…

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 – Edward My Son. 490918

By Keith August 7, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

As Don and Jack joke, Jack gets his feelings hurt, and makes a phone call to have Don fired. Phil and Mary enter, and Don points out that Mary just…

Boston Blackie – A Boat Is on Montgomery Street. ep210, 490119

By Keith June 11, 2022Boston Blackie, Detective and Mystery

Police Inspector Farraday is about to go off duty when a strange case of murder falls onto his lap. Of course, he immediately sends for Boston Blackie to see what…

Red Skelton – Impressing Others. ep34,,, 420526

By Keith May 26, 2022Comedy, Red Skelton

The topic of the day is movies, and screen tests that Red and the cast have been involved in. Ozzie and Harriot sing, I Really Like You. Deadeye drives the…

a vintage photo of George Burns and Gracie Allen.

Burns and Allen – Convincing William Boyd To Retire. 490505

By Keith May 5, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Burns and Allen - Convincing William Boyd To Retire. 490505. Featuring Hopalong Cassidy, also called Bill Boyd. George laments about being on television, but Gracie encourages him. George doesn't think…