Shopping – Page 2 – 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.

Abbott and Costello – Christmas Show. ep44, 431223hh

By Keith December 23, 2023Abbott and Costello, Comedy

Bud is upset that Lou is late, and hears about the relatives who kept him busy. Lou tells about party favors and arrangements he has lined up. There is confusion…

The Jimmy Durante Show – Christmas Show, Sorry the Lion Is Busy. 441222

By Keith December 22, 2023Comedy, Jimmy Durante

Gary Moore is Jimmy's younger counterpart who both toss the jokes back and forth between songs. Verna Felton lends her talent to the fun to joke with Gary about driving…

Jack Benny (NBC) Christmas Shopping For Perfume And A Necktie. ep353, 391217

By Keith December 17, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The busiest little man in Hollywood, Jack Benny, is a wreck. He has been doing Christmas shopping, and hanging out at parties, and tells Don about his new picture. Will…

A security guard dressed in a dark uniform is reaching for his sidearm, which is holstered on his right hip. He stands in front of a brick wall, with his left hand resting on his belt. His facial expression suggests a state of high alertness and readiness to act in case of any threat or danger.

Candy Matson – Jack Frost. 491219

By Keith September 8, 2023Candy Matson, Detective and Mystery

While shopping, Candy runs into an old friend who is working as a department store advertising manager. She needs Candies help with the case of the missing Santa Claus Helper, Jack Frost. What's Candy to do? Her soft heart for the kiddies has gotten her into another tight spot.

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 – Last Moment Christmas Shopping. ep635, 471221

By Keith July 30, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny1 Comment

Jack talks to Rochester as they ride downtown for some Christmas shopping. What was Christmas like when Jack was a boy? Mary joins Jack in the store. Jack goes to…

Jim Jordan in a Fedora and Marian Jordan wearing a hat in 1937. Standing in front of a microphone, dressed in vintage clothing from the 1930s, likely performing a radio show - the popular duo Fibber McGee and Molly.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Wistful Vista Auto Show. ep131, 371011

By Keith April 11, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's time to buy a new car, and despite Fibbers reluctance, he and Molly head off to the auto show. Billy Mills plays, Old King Cole. Gildersleeve is the high…

Jack Benny – Mary Buys Jack A Pencil Sharpener At Christmas. 491218

By Keith December 18, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack and Mary fight through the Christmas shopping crowds. As Jack tries to think of something special to get his sister Florence, he encounters unruly sales clerks, and spies on…

A black and white photograph of Fibber McGee and Molly, a couple from a popular radio show of the same name. They are standing in front of a closet that has been opened, with clothes and other items spilling out onto the floor. Fibber is holding a mop and wearing an apron, while Molly looks on with a smile on her face. The overall effect is one of humor and domesticity, with the couple's playful antics and cluttered living space providing a snapshot of life in mid-century America in 1948.

Fibber McGee and Molly – Stuck In The Grating. ep599, 491115

By Keith August 8, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

To go out for a first class night on the town, Fibber and Molly take the trolley to the Bon Ton Department store. As they arrive downtown, they encounter the…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Wistful Vista Auto Show. 371011

By Keith May 3, 2022Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

After Ted Weems gives the musical opening, and commercial from Harlow Wilcox, Fibber tinkers with his old car. If it's left to Molly, she thinks they should give up on…

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons – The Case Of The Strange Display. 440316

By Keith March 16, 2022Detective and Mystery, Mr Keen2 Comments

As two women are out shopping, they discover that one of the window displays has a murdered body in it. It turns out that one of the ladies boyfriend is…