Parties – Page 5 – Retro Radio Podcast

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Jack Benny (MBC) Goodbye 1938, Hello 1939. ep317, 390101

By Keith November 18, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Don greets Jack, with a big build up to start a new show in a new year. The gang review their new years celebrations. Jack and Mary were at Phil's…

Jack Benny (NBC) Christmas At Jacks. 381225

By Keith November 16, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Mary sings as she helps Jack decorate his house for the big Christmas party. Jack trims the tree, and talks about the famous guests he invited. Also about Barbara, the…

Lum and Abner in a Publicity Photo. 5x6. In this black and white publicity photo, two men, Lum and Abner, are posing together in a studio. They are dressed in suits and ties, with Abner on the left wearing a hat and holding a cane, while Lum on the right has his hands in his pockets. They are smiling at the camera with a friendly and approachable demeanor, creating a sense of warmth and familiarity. The photo has a vintage feel, reflecting the era in which they were popular radio personalities.

Lum and Abner – Formula to Save Cotton Crop. 470811

By Keith November 14, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Revelling in the latest use of the formula, Abner tells grandpap about his new title as doctor. Grandpap isn't impressed, but we learn how the formula has been a hit…

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

Jack Benny – Jacks Halloween Party. 381030

By Keith October 30, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

In Jack's Beverly Hills home, he gets ready for his big Halloween party. Rochester, and Mary helps him out, as they tease him about his party supplies. Kenny enters to…

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 – 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…

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…