Telephone_Operators – Retro Radio Podcast

A black-and-white photo of Lum and Abner. Lum is on the left and has wavy hair and a mustache. He's wearing a suit and tie, and looks amused or curious. Abner is on the right, has messy hair and a beard, with exaggerated, surprised expression. He's wearing glasses and a dark suit with a bow tie. The composition suggests a comedic setting.

Lum and Abner – Editor Of The Mena Star. 420728

By Keith September 26, 2025Comedy, Lum and Abner

After finding an ad in the want ads with the coat of arms found with the baby, Lum and Abner discuss what to do next. Lum is worried that they'll…

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…

Jack Benny – Mary And Van Johnson Are Late. 490320

By Keith July 3, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

Don goes into flashback mode to Jack's house where the gang are getting ready for Easter, and waiting for guest, Van Johnson to appear. Rochester goes to make a phone…

Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone. in 1954.

Jack Benny – Easter Parade. 490417

By Keith April 17, 2022Comedy, Jack Benny

At Jack's house, Rochester makes comments behind Jack's backas Jack finishes getting dressed for the big Easter Parade. Rochester finds Jacks diaray and reads a few lines from it. He…

Jack Benny – Jack Tries To Reach His Advertising Agency. ep670, 481121

By Keith November 21, 2021Comedy, Jack Benny

Rochester is doing some house cleaning, then Jack tells about a dream he had last night. The gang is supposed to go to a football game, right after he calls…

Jack Benny – Weekend At The Acme Plaza. 460407

By Keith April 7, 2019Comedy, Jack Benny

Guest is Van Johnson. Confusion opens the show when Don introduces Van Johnson as star of the show, and Mary hasn't showed up yet. Jack tries to phone Mary, but…

Great Gildersleeve – Important Phone Call. ep140, 441022

By Keith October 22, 2017Great Gildersleeve

On Saturday morning, Leroy needs to stay focused on chores. Raking leaves, making his bed, and playing piano, doesn't his perfect sister have a character flaw to work on? Judge…

Jack Benny – Jack’s Thirty Ninth Birthday Again. 540214

By Keith February 14, 2016Comedy, Jack Benny

Don Wilson and the cast wish Jack a Happy Birthday with a song. Mel Blanc is Mr Finque, the only man in the audience who didn't sing along. He's just…

Jack Benny – Jack Is Back from Sun Valley Vacation. ep624, 471005

By Keith November 9, 2014Comedy, Jack Benny

The vacationing Jack Benny is found at the Sun Valley resort in Idaho. We also find him at the impressive Broadmore Hotel in Colorado Springs, then later at Catalina Island.…

Jack Benny – Bob Hope And Jack Double Date. 550417.

By Keith April 17, 2011Comedy, Jack Benny

Don rolls the clock back to the day before where Rochester gets the day started. He gets the chilly house warmed up and breakfast started. The milkman stops in, not…