Schlepperman – Retro Radio Podcast

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Jack Benny – Christmas Party at Birmingham General Hospital. ep601, 461222

By Keith December 22, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Audio is staticky, but generally OK. Rochester helps Jack plan on how to make his tiny Christmas tree appear bigger than it is. Afterward, Mary Livingston pops in, and talks…

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

Jack Benny – Death In The Night Club. ep288, 380313

By Keith March 13, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack feels that Don needs some help with his methods of doing the show opening. Though Jack thinks his job was an example of sincerity, Phil thinks otherwise. When Mary…

Jack Benny – How Old Is Jack. ep285, 380220

By Keith February 20, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Although Jack's birthday was nearly a week before, the birthday jokes continue. Jack also gets teased over his military service in the past World War. Jack claims to be 33…

Jack Benny – In San Francisco. ep279, 380109

By Keith January 9, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

The jokes center on the city of San fransisco. Particularly the gold rush of 49 (1849 of course),the Goldengate Bridge, and some of Phil's old stomping grounds when he was…

Jack Benny – The Hurricane. ep282, 380130

By Keith January 3, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Jack tells Don how tired he is over the work he has been doing on his latest movie. He also complains about Fred macMurray. Why would he do that for?…

Jack Benny – Jack Buys The Maxwell. 371024

By Keith October 24, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Don gives Jack an intro that points out his less than romantic nature. Jack announces he's finally traded in the old Stanley Steamer for a Maxwell. Even now, Maxwell's haven't…

Jack Benny – Starring Jack What’s His Name. ep266, 371010

By Keith September 12, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

It's the second show of the season and Don gives Jack a hard time about being nervous last week. In a candid moment, Jack tells secrets about Eddie Cantor, and…

Jack Benny – Lost Horizon. ep272, 371121

By Keith September 5, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Don teases Jack about his car. Then Mary pitches in with some comments about a flat tire, followed by Phil joining in for a quick insult, although Kenny sticks up…

Jack Benny – Vacation Plans. 360621.

By Keith June 21, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

The season is coming to a close, and the cast all talk about their vacation plans. Kenny enters to remind folks it's Father's Day. Jack is rearing to go and…

Jack Benny – Leaving NY For California. 360524.

By Keith May 24, 2020Comedy, Jack Benny

Before getting ready to pack for returning to California, Jack and Don joke about catch phrases. Mary has her packing done and is ready when travel agents begin dropping by…