Parties – Page 3 – Retro Radio Podcast

Fibber McGee and Molly – Doc Gamble Day. ep579, 490315

By Keith March 15, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

There's a big surprise in store for Doc Gamble, with the whole gang honoring him. It all started by an inspiration by an unlikely source, Fibber McGee. He talks to…

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

Jack Benny – Leaving For San Francisco Next Week. ep278, 380102

By Keith January 2, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack and Don talk about their recent Christmas holiday, and the gal that Jack went out with on New Years Eve. It seems that Phil set him up with a…

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 The Gang Spent Thanksgiving. ep671, 481128

By Keith November 28, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Flashback to Jacks house on Thanksgiving Day. Rochester sings, if you can call it that, as he does some house cleaning. Jack has some set backs as he gets ready…

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 – Secret Engagement. 481103

By Keith November 3, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Last week, Gildy and Adeline got engaged. Flash back to the day after. He did it for the sake of the baby, and so the baby girl could be adopted.…

Jack Benny – The Devine Farm. 371031

By Keith August 1, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

The show opens with the usual commercial, and another yummie Jell-o recipe by Don. Rochester helps Jack get the party preparations finished up, with plenty of stingy jokes. Mary reports…

Crime Club Epitaph For Lydia. ep23, 470501.

By Keith May 1, 2021Crime Club, Detective and Mystery

Take the easy chair by the window, the book is on the shelf. A story of a missing person who is found by death. The story opens with a party…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Lux Radio Theater – Dulcy, George Burns, Gracie Allen, ep124, 370329

By Keith March 29, 2021Drama, Lux

Featuring George Burns and Gracie Allen. After the cast is introduced, and background of their careers are given, the parts are introduced with their prospective actors. A car is driven…

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

Jack Benny – Halloween Celebration. ep419, 411102

By Keith March 26, 2021Comedy, 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…

Great Gildersleeves – Leroy Has Competition. ep319, 490316

By Keith March 16, 2021Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

At dinner, Leroy is the first to be done, and ready to rush out. Is it that little girl from next door again, Brenda? After a little teasing from Gildy…

Jack Benny – Buck Benny Rides Again and Again. ep238, 361227

By Keith December 27, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

In the aftermath of Christmas, Jack talks with Don Wilson about the presents they got. Might there be a little re-gifting going on? Jack brags about his pal Phil, and…