Music – Page 4 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Amos and Andy – Three Strikes And You’re Out. 440211 (Retro Plus)

By Keith February 11, 2022Amos and Andy, Comedy

Another Amos and Andy double feature. First show: Annual Minstrel Show At Lodge. 12-04-1936. A stage show done in vaudeville style. Andy opens with a humorous story about chickens. The…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Murder Mystery. 380110.

By Keith January 10, 2022Burns and Allen, Comedy

Sponsored by Grape Nuts. George and Gracie talk about going dancing, and being on their best behavior. The conversation moves to Gracie's uncle, and his living arrangements. Bandleader, Ray Noble…

Steve Allen – Al Jolson. 491026

By Keith October 26, 2021Comedy5 Comments

This is an audio track of the famous late night TV show. Steve talks about singer Tex BENEKE, and Hop Along Cassidy. After a break to play a few bars…

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 Tune. ep556, 480601

By Keith September 21, 2021Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber rushes home all excited, because hehas written a song that he thinks will be a big hit. He already has a name for it, Fibber's Tune. The Old Timer…

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

Jack Benny – The Last Show Of The Season. 370627

By Keith June 27, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack complains about his being tired, and needing a rest from his radio work. Don, Phil, and Kenny give him a hard time over it. Mary is tired too, but…

A Day in the Life of Dennis Day – Dennis Bets On The Horses ByMistake. ep82, 480623

By Keith June 23, 2021Comedy, Dennis Day

Dennis opens with the old classic, When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bobbing Along. Dennis has a new job, and is determined to be the best telegram boy that he…

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…

Jack Benny – Death At Midnight Part 2. 370606

By Keith June 6, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Since Christmas, one running gag of the show has been about a gold watch that Phil bought for Jack. Jack has now lost it and is nervous about how to…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Labels Cleaned off Canned Goods. 460430

By Keith June 2, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

Grandpap and Abner discuss Lum, and his showing off by giving out autographs. According to Lum, the concert that Kaye Kyser just gave was all due to their long time…

Jack Benny – Jack Is Sick. Phil, Kenny, And Don Host. ep259, 370523

By Keith May 23, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Mary is away tending to the ailing Jack Benny. A very musical show tonight. Trudy Wood is also on hand to help out. Kenny sings, You Are My Love. Phil…