Oscars – Retro Radio Podcast

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

Command Performance – Bing Crosby, Lionel Barrymore, Marilyn Maxwell. ep169, 450405

By Keith March 1, 2026Command Performance, MusicNo Comments

Hosted by Harry "Bing" Crosby, who is congratulated for his win of the Academy Award. Bing sings, This Heart of Mine. Marilyn Maxwell flirts with Bing before she sings, Saturday…

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 – 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…

Jack Benny – The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. ep366, 400317

By Keith March 17, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is out in the hall, talking to Orson Wells. Phil describes the purpose, and we eavesdrop on the phone call to learn of the coaching session to improve Jack's…

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

Jack Benny – Gracie Allen For President. ep364, 400303

By Keith March 3, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Back in Hollywood after enjoying the winter sports in Yosemite, the cast teas Jack about his prowess on the slopes, and in doing it the hard way. Mary Livingstone, and…

Jack Benny – Lost Weekend. 460310

By Keith March 10, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

When the guest star, Ray Milland, is given top billing in Don's announcement, Jack takes offense and pouts. Though Mary and Phil joke about the heavy drinking Ray Milland, he…

Jack Benny – State Fair Rehearsal. 460113

By Keith January 13, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

Rochester, Jack, and Mary drive downtown and talk about the films playing. Might Jack win an Oscar for his work in A Horn Blows at Midnight? Mary talks about Jack's…

Jack Benny – Guest Show 540131 (retro448)

By Keith March 4, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

In Jack's house, Rochester tries to interest Jack in attending the party for the Oscars. Will he just go to bed, or go with Mary to the movies? Phone calls…

Fred Allen – Texaco Star Theater – guest Judy Canova 430307 (442)

By Keith February 9, 2014Comedy, Fred Allen, Retro Original

The orchestra opens with, I Can't Give You Anything but Love. Jimmy Wallington continues as he jokes around with Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa. Jack Benny is the topic of…

Jack Benny – Borrowing Bings Oscar. 480404. (retro337).

By Keith July 21, 2011Comedy, Retro Original

The show starts in flashback mode, with Jack borrowing Ronald Coleman's Oscar. On the way home, Jack is held up by a robber. Back home, and the next morning, Jack…