Rivalry – Retro Radio Podcast

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

Jack Benny- Joan Bennett. ep437, 420308

By Keith March 8, 2026Jack Benny

broadcasting from Marine Corps Base, San Diego. After a big buildup for the Marines, Don introduces what Jack thinks a Marine is. Don brings up Jack’s service in the previous…

A close-up portrait of Willard Waterman as the Great Gildersleeves, a middle-aged man with slicked-back hair and a thin mustache. He is smiling widely, showing his teeth. He wears a dark suit jacket, white shirt, and patterned tie. The background is plain and light-colored, with no visible details. The lighting highlights the man’s facial features clearly, emphasizing his expressive eyes and cheerful demeanor. The overall look is formal yet friendly.

The Great Gildersleeve – Bullard Is House Guest – Need Two Thousand Dollar Loan. ep437, 520305

By Keith March 5, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Gildersleeve is in a talkative mood, but unfortunately the only neighbor available is run some Bullard. What kind of flowers is the neighbor planting? Signs of spring is in the…

The Great Gildersleeve – Engagement Ring Mix-up. ep434, 520213

By Keith February 13, 2026Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

After taking his lady to see a movie, Gildy dries Paula home. After a brief romantic in the car, Gildersleeve sees Paula to the door, and returns home. That is,…

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – Caesar RomeroSteels bills Girlfriend. 490120

By Keith January 20, 2026Burns and Allen, Comedy

Burns and Allen - Cesar Romero. 490120. George and Gracie read the newspaper at the breakfast table, each enjoying their favorite sections. Gracie chats it up about her favorite Hollywood…

Black Museum – A Jar Of Acid. ep20, 520515

By Keith June 5, 2025Black Museum, Detective and Mystery

The story of crime begins in the echoing halls of the Black Museum. Then we have Orson Wells transition us to a scene of two women who wait for a…

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

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Grandparents Soon. ep36, 1934

By Keith June 14, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

it looks like mom's plans to get to Hollywood before her rival Mrs. Fink have been thwarted. Even Jake expresses his desire to get the edge over the Fink's. It…

Mama Blooms Brewed- Yetta and Herold Elope. ep28, 1934

By Keith May 27, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Jake and Becky socialize with Harold’s mother. There discussion of foxhunting is distracted by wondering where their children are. Had they just run out to get a newspaper? Harold’s mother…

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 – Good Neighbor Policy. ep310, 490112

By Keith January 12, 2022Comedy, Great Gildersleeve

Or, Love Thy Neighbor. After working hard, Gildersleeve takes the day off and sleeps in. When rudely awakened by a loud noise from his neighbor, he surprises everybody by announcing…

Chet Lauck and Norris Goff wearing a suit and tie smiling at the camera. Sitting in front of a radio microphone, one holding a script and the other adjusting his glasses -

Lum and Abner – Sell Car Raffle Tickets. 460521

By Keith June 30, 2021Comedy, Lum and Abner

After Cedric's secret about losing his job as Bob Hope's new joke writer is out, our heros in Pine Ridge move along to another life adventure. In the Jot 'Em…

Halls Of Ivy – Merton Savadas Crush. 500303.

By Keith March 3, 2017Comedy, Halls of Ivy

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