Parties – Page 2 – Retro Radio Podcast

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.

Abbott and Costello- Christmas Party. ep80,441221

By Keith December 4, 2025Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Lou is all dressed up as Santa Claus, to put on a Christmas party for a little nephew Sebastian. Costello is looking forward to his whole family attending. Bud asked…

Charlie Chan – The Man Who Murdered Santa Claus. 1946

By Keith December 3, 2025Detective and Mystery

Charlie and #1 son are helping to plan for the annual police Christmas party. Carols are sung at the piano. The party takes a less than festive turn when a…

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

Jack Benny – Halloween Celebration. ep419, 411102

By Keith November 2, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Turning the clock back to a few days ago, we join Rochester and Jack as they prepare for the costume party planned for Halloween. Mary enters as an Indian squaw…

Casey, Crime Photographer – The Wedding Breakfast. ep206, 471009

By Keith July 30, 2025Casey Crime Photographer, Detective and Mystery

While in the Blue Note, Casey gets a hot tip about a wedding of a well-placed man about town. He takes Ann to crash the wedding party, and get a…

Nero Wolfe – Party For Death. ep17, 510216

By Keith July 9, 2025Detective and Mystery, Nero Wolfe

Though he agreed to it, Nero Wolfe backs out of attending a cocktail party, but sends Archie Goodwin in his place. Mrs Collins needs a detective to be watchful. Will there be trouble for her at the party? Business men with a legal dispute? a jealous woman?

A black-and-white photograph depicting Jack Benny in a suit holding papers and speaking into a vintage-style microphone. The setting appears to be an old-time radio or recording studio. Jack is standing beside a couple of folding chairs, and there are some blurred background elements that suggest a studio environment. The overall tone is formal, reminiscent of mid-20th-century broadcasting.

Jack Benny – Rose Bowl Parade. 550102

By Keith June 29, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack calls a stop to Bob Crosby as the band opens the show. Jack complains about the drunken state of the band at the start of the new year. Bob…

A black-and-white photo showing two men (Leroy and Gildersleeve). Leroy is on the left and is playing a saxophone, appearing animated and expressive, while Gildersleeve is on the right and holds a script and gestures with a finger to his lips, as if telling Leroy to be quiet. The caption indicates a comedic scene, featuring "The Great Gildersleeve" character, associated with a comedy series announcement on WMAQ-NBC.

Great Gildersleeve – Hayride. ep345, 491228

By Keith June 26, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve2 Comments

It's dinnertime and Gildersleeve enjoys a meal with his family. Leroy gripes about Marjorie's affections of late, and after announcing her engagement last week to Bronco. Jealous of his neighbor,…

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 – Molly’s Birthday Party. ep574, 490208

By Keith June 17, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

In the house at 79 Wistful Vista, the day on the calendar is marked. It's a special day that Fibber marked, but now he can't remember why. He phones Doc…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Day After Christmas – Dennis Has a Cold. 541226

By Keith June 15, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

At Jack's house, Rochester and his friend Roy clean up after the big Christmas party. Their talk turns towards dating and New Years Eave. They also discuss Jack's age. The…

Harold Peary at the microphone, wearing a suit and hat. A black and white photograph of Harold Peary, a man in a suit and tie, smiling and looking off to the side. He is standing in front of a plain background, with his hands in his pockets. Peary was a comedian and actor, best known for his role as "The Great Gildersleeve" on radio and television in the 1940s and 1950s. The photograph conveys a sense of classic Hollywood glamour and style.

Great Gildersleeve – Birthday Tea For Marjorie. ep338, 491109

By Keith April 24, 2025Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

At the breakfast table Marjorie gets a little upset. Leroy's teasing doesn't help, but after she storms away Birdie points out that Marjorie just needs a mom to have someone…