Navy – Page 2 – 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 – How Jack Found Phil. ep546, 450401

By Keith June 18, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Audio is a touch on the fast side. Rochester and Mary talk about Jack being appointed as an Admiral. we find Jack in the bathtub with his fleet, and talks…

Jack Benny – Birthday From Glenview NAB Illinois. 450211

By Keith April 30, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is celebrating his birthday as he makes the rounds on his circuit of military bases. Don teases Jack about his toupee, and tries to get Jack to admit his…

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

Jack Benny – From St Albans Naval Hospital In New York. 450204

By Keith April 16, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The Naval hospital is another base near New York. Jack brags about being from Waukegan, and his education. Being a Naval base, he also jokes about being drafted into the…

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Lum and Abner – Pine Ridge Navy. 471114

By Keith December 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The party line is buzzing with requests for Lum to join his newly formed Navy. The problem though is that everybody wants to be an Admiral. The phone call is…

Lum and Abner – Abner Peabody Day. 471113

By Keith December 9, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

The last word we had from Pine Ridge was the wedding of little Pearl. It was after her return from serving the troops in Europe as a nurse in an…

Jack Benny – From Mitchell Field. 450128

By Keith November 20, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

In front of a military audience, Don teases Jack about his leadership ability,and a matter of slang. The jokes continue to reflect the culture of the Air Force training base.…

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The Shadow – Sabotage. 380116

By Keith August 14, 2022Shadow, Suspense and Horror

A ship sends out a frantic SOS after an explosion onboard. Someone is sabotaging Navy ships, and Lamonte Cranston decides it's time for the Shadow to come to the aid…

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Escape – The Boiling Sea. ep225, 540904

By Keith September 4, 2021Drama, Escape2 Comments

Sailing in the South Pacific, a new volcano is born, and your ship is caught in the middle of it. In the Spring of 1945, in the waning days of…

Jack Benny – From Chicago – Monument For Jack. 430221

By Keith February 21, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Before the show starts, get a news flash about the latest in food rationing. Joking about military acronyms, Jack gets a nickname, then teases Don Wilson about his weight. Topics…

Jack Benny – From San Diego Naval Base. ep414, 410601

By Keith March 22, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

Proud of his Navy career, Jack Benny is teased about his Naval service in the previous war. He tells about some of his ancestors who also did good. When Mary…