Packing – Retro Radio Podcast

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – In Palm Springs. 54121

By Keith June 8, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack has a trip planned to go to Palm Springs, but now he has to pack. He and Rochester try to keep it a secret from Polly since she gets…

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 – Going To the Train Station for Chicago. ep620, 470504

By Keith May 4, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is to go on an old-fashioned vaudeville style tour, and is packing for his trip to Chicago. Will Rochester be able to squeeze in all the goodies that Jack…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Annie And Joe Are Going On The Trip. ep1069, 1936

By Keith August 31, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

As Ma and Pa Silo pack for their trip to the Mississippi River, they get sentimental about how close they've grown together over the years. Pa marvels at the precious…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – The Hollywood Trip Begins. ep39, 1934

By Keith June 21, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

now with plenty of time to take their trip, the blooms can decide to splurge and buy plane tickets to travel to Hollywood. Jake is worried over the rapid pace…

Jack Benny – Gladys Zybisco Is Discussed. ep358, 400121

By Keith January 21, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Don's glowing introduction gets interrupted, when Phil Harris lets him know, Jack isn't here. Mary Livingstone says he's in the hall, talking to his new girlfriend, Gladys, or at least…

Two men dressed in traditional Hawaiian attire, Lum and Abner, are seen mid-dance in the center of a small store. Lum, on the left, is playing a ukulele while Abner on the right is swaying his hips and waving his arms. A small crowd is gathered around them, some clapping and others smiling. The store itself is cluttered with various items, including shelves of canned goods and hanging clothes, giving it a cozy and lived-in feel.

Lum and Abner – Preparing to Leave Las Vegas. 480924

By Keith May 22, 2023Comedy, Lum and Abner

Everybody is getting packed up, and ready to leave. Grandpap argues with Lum over whose socks are whose. Cedric doesn’t want to go home, and go back to school. He’s…

Jack Benny – Texas Benefit. 491211

By Keith December 11, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is getting ready to leave for Texas to put on a show for the big charity game. As Rochester helps him pack, Don, Mary, and the cast members each…

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

Jack Benny – Leaving For New York City. 450107

By Keith September 25, 2022Comedy

The show next week will be broadcast from New York, so we join Jack at home as he packs. Preparations are made for traveling by train, and expenses. Jack goes…