Sickness – Retro Radio Podcast

Burns and Allen comedy duo performing on stage

Burns and Allen – George Tries To Get out of the Broadcast. 401028

By Keith October 28, 2025Burns and Allen, Comedy

Gracie tries to tell George about her big date with Spencer Tracey, but George isn't listening. He is trying to pretend to be sick so he can take time off…

Jim and Mary and Jordan posing for the camera in 1941. The vintage black and white illustration of a couple sitting in a cozy living room. Fibber is holding a newspaper and Molly is knitting. They are both looking at a small dog that is sitting on a rug between them. The room is decorated with a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, and a vase with flowers on a table in the background."

Fibber McGee and Molly – Fibber is Convalescent. ep398, 440404

By Keith August 19, 2025Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Recovering, and feeling spry, Fibber is talkative and eager to tell people about his health. Interruptions begin when Alice Darling enters to check on her calls and mail. She hears…

The image is a colorful, minimalist illustration of a dog with a light green head, white body, and black spots. The dog's ears are dark red, its nose is black, and its tongue is red, hanging out to one side. It has large, round white eyes with a black dot in the center. The dog is sitting upright with a lifted paw and a curved black tail. The background is solid blue.

Little Orphan Annie – Goes To Work. ep919, 351023

By Keith May 18, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

After the announcer reminds the kiddies of 1935 Dow to get their special birthstone ring, just like Annie's, we revisit Mr. Kissling and Jake. Annie and Joe are called upon…

Little Orphan Annie – Jake Is Sick. ep918, 351021

By Keith May 11, 2024Juvenile, Little Orphan Annie

The announcer reminds the kiddies how to get their very own birthstone ring, just like Annie got for her birthday last week. Just send in the required labels from the…

Mama Blooms Brood – Jake’s Lawsuit. ep8, 1934

By Keith April 10, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

It's morning in the Bloom home. Mama prepares breakfast, but Jake starts his day with a stomach ache. Mama kicks into high gear to pamper her man, although Jake can't…

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 – Jack Is Recovering From Nose Surgery. 491023

By Keith September 11, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

As Rochester cleans house, Jack is at the hospital after being so sick last week. In the process he finds Jack's diary, and reads a passage. We learn of Jack's…

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

Jack Benny – Death At Midnight, Part 1. ep260, 370530

By Keith May 30, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is back after his illness of last week. He's a real trooper, but he still shows up with a doctor and nurse. Mary, Kenny, and Phil all welcome Jack back.…

Gunsmoke – Love Of A Good Woman. ep130, 541009

By Keith October 9, 2020Gunsmoke, Western

On the way to the telegraph office, Chester and Matt talk about what appears to be Doc's new girlfriend. She's a gal from Doc's past in St Louis, and has…

Jack Benny – Jack Catches Cold at Don’s House. ep388, 401201

By Keith October 6, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

Don regrets to inform us that Jack has a cold that he got while visiting his house. We then fade into the scene where Jack is being nursed to health…

Burns and Allen – George’s Malady. 400522.

By Keith May 22, 2018Burns and Allen, Comedy

George and Gracie talk with the cast about Gracie's appearance in election campaign parades. The political convention discussion turns to the topic of dating. A flashback of the recent convention…