Spoofs – Retro Radio Podcast

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 – The Fiddler. 461020

By Keith October 20, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

With the war years over, the meat shortage is also over, a topic that dominates the introduction, and opening jokes by Jack, Don, Mary, and Phil. The gang do a…

American flags, with a diversity of citizens standing in front. Men in jeans and t-shirts.

Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Helen Forest. ep119, 440513

By Keith May 24, 2024Command Performance, Music

A show that is clearly mislabeled, but I'm posting it anyway. Connie Haines kicks right off to sing a song that will be in her next picture. But first, Bob…

Jack Benny – Clown Hall Tonight (West Coast). ep373, 400505

By Keith May 5, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Opening with a musical selection, or two, the listening audience awaits the radio connection to be made. Joining Jack who is still in New York, getting ready to blow out…

Jack Benny – Pinocchio. ep368, 400331

By Keith March 31, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

A new star has bloomed over the horizons, as Don introduces the star of the new feature, June Moon. Jack tells about his ordeal in being on Orson Welles recent…

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

Jack Benny – Little Women. 340211

By Keith February 11, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Audio is poor, but worth a listen to hear a few moments of Jac's early career on radio. I tweaked the audio to cut out some of the noise, but…

Jack Benny – Intermezzo. ep357, 400114

By Keith January 14, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny

Being the second week of leap year, Don introduces that man who hasn't left in years... Jack Benny. He gets teased about getting older, when Mary and Phil enter. Taking…

Jack Benny – The Women. ep347, 391105

By Keith November 5, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

The last rose of summer, Jack Benny, is introduced. Its not only embarrassing to Jack to talk about himself all the time, Phil claims its dull as well. Mary teases…

Jack Benny – Stanley And Livingstone. ep345, 391022

By Keith October 22, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Jack is teased about his cigar smoking habits. Mary enters to tell secrets on how tight Jack is, and how he shook down Dennis for loose change. Gearing up for…

Jack Benny – Clown Hall Tonight. 360405

By Keith September 17, 2023Comedy, Jack Benny

Spring is in the air, and Don gives Jack a flowery introduction. Mary is on hand with a poem about Spring. Mary and Jak talk about... Kenny's underwear? In appreciation…

Bing Crosby – Guest: Marlene Dietrich. ep106, 520507

By Keith September 15, 2023Bing Crosby, Music

Playlist: Calendar observances kick off the show, and ar the target of joking around. Be kind to animals week. Irish linen week. Bing sings, I Love My Baby. Bing sings,…