Vacations – 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 – Jack Is Upset Because Phil and Dennis Have Their Own Shows. ep589, 460929

By Keith September 29, 2024Comedy, Jack Benny2 Comments

It's the season opener, and Jack is being tormented by a couple thugs, until Rochester rescues him from his dream. On the way to the studio in the Maxwell, the…

Mr. and Mrs. North – No Vacation From Murder

By Keith September 9, 2024Detective and Mystery, Mr and Mrs North

To get away from life in the big city, Pam and Jerry decide to take an island vacation. The only other people on the island are a couple in the…

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 – Mollys Trip To Peoria. ep1429, 571109

By Keith July 16, 2024Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

Dreaming of a road trip to their old stomping grounds in Illinois, and the mid-West. Fibber's not too keen on surviving an ordeal with Molly's tiresome relatives. Instead, Fibber wants…

Mama Bloom's Brood 1934 (01) New Dresses. Courtesy of the Old-Time Radio Researchers Group.

Mama Bloom’s Brood – First to Hollywood. ep35, 1934

By Keith June 12, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

just when Jake and Becky thought vacation plans for working out for the best, Jake is now worried that things won't be running well at the factory. His young assistant…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Travel Plans Changed . ep33, 1934

By Keith June 7, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

Poppa comes home early from work. He assures Becky that he'll tell his business partner Sam about his extended vacation. Jake seems to be coming around to the idea of…

Mama Bloom’s Brood – Papa Wants a Vacation . ep32, 1934

By Keith June 5, 2024Drama, Mama Bloom

it's Saturday afternoon, and the factory has closed for the day. Mama and papa Bloom discuss the possibility of retirement. Mama appeals to pop his pride over what the Schwartz's…

Candy Matson – Valley Of The Moon. ep25, 491227

By Keith February 17, 2024Candy Matson, Detective and Mystery

Christmas festivities of the past couple days have Candy Matson all tuckered out. She plans to go into hibernation for a while and avoid the world until New Years Eve…

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…

Booster rockets at the bottom of an Apollo, Saturn style rocket.

X Minus One – To The Future. ep29, 551214

By Keith December 14, 2023Science Fiction, X Minus One

A Ray Bradbury story. A few friends talk about the new concept of taking a vacation by travelling to a different time. When one of them does go back in…

Fibber McGee and Molly – Camping Equipment For Boat Trip. ep483, 460611

By Keith August 22, 2023Comedy, Fibber McGee and Molly

It's that time of year and the cast are all going on Summer vacation. Fibber is pumped up on getting some of the new high speed, low drag, colorful camping…