Scripts – 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.

Burns and Allen – (CBS) Christmas 1940. 401223

By Keith December 23, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

Sponsored by Spam. Announcer, Bud Heston, Bandleader, Artie Shaw. Vocals by the Smoothies. Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie tells George about the film she saw with Bud at…

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 – Jack Doesn’t Have A Script. ep906, 550116

By Keith August 10, 2025Comedy, Jack Benny

As the show begins, Jack is absent. Mary announces that he's in the hallway, talking to his writers. We listen in as Mary goes to eavesdrop to learn that the…

A scary face costume, standing against a plain background. The costume consists of a hood with a grotesque, exaggerated face, with sharp teeth and sunken eyes. The man is wearing a black hooded robe and holding his hands up in a menacing gesture. The overall effect is creepy and unsettling.

Quiet Please – Rain on New Years Eve. ep30, 471229

By Keith December 29, 2024Quiet Please, Suspense and Horror

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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 – Movie Script Arrives. 400320

By Keith March 20, 2024Comedy, Lum and Abner

Audio is a little weird. Abner is in the Jot 'Em Down store talking with Lum about the recent trouble in renting Squire the store. Lum tries to read and…

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 – Wants Wedding Tomorrow. 470514

By Keith September 12, 2022Comedy, Lum and Abner

Preparing for the next radio show on VPR, Ben Withers is confused over his lines in the script. Lum reminds Abner and Ben that their sponsor, Mose Moots wants that…

Judy Canova – Judy Reads Scripts. ep155, 480529

By Keith July 24, 2022Comedy, Judy Canova

After opening with a song, Judy is at the beauty shop. Everything is coming Judy's way, she has a screen test coming up. Pedro talks to Judy about his girlfriend,…

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

Lux Radio Theater – Seven Keys To Baldplate (Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone). 380926

By Keith August 22, 2021Comedy, Drama, Jack Benny, Lux

A feature written just for Jack Benny, Mary Livingston, and includes Cecil B Demill, all playing themselves. The scene opens with Cecil in his office, and grieving over jack's continued…

Phil Harris – Improvement is Necessary. ep177, 510422

By Keith April 22, 2018Comedy, Phil Harris

At an important meeting with Phil's band, he wants Alice to break some bad news to the guys. Frankie tells, as much as he can remember, of his wild night,…

Jack Benny – Borrowed Oscar, Double Feature. 1948 (retro589)

By Keith September 15, 2017Comedy, Jack Benny, Retro Original

First: Borrowing Ronald Coleman's Oscar. 480328 In a matter of role reversal, we learn why Jack is busy doing the housekeeping chores normally left to Rochester's domain. Scrubbing floors, dusting,…

Phil Harris – Phil Returns To The Air. 490918.

By Keith September 18, 2016Comedy, Phil Harris

At the Harris home, Phil is running late after his fishing trip, and Willie does a good job at being a harried housewife. Even the girls are a little worried,…