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Retro Old Time Radio

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You"ve just found the Retro Radio Podcast. The Internets best kept secret source of Old Time Radio Comedy. All comedy radio classics for your listening pleasure. Hand picked by Keith, and sometimes by the Retro bots. Tell a friend about us. We also take requests! If you have a favorite classic radio show, that you would like to hear, send me your request. It doesn"t even have to be comedy. If I have it in my collection, I"ll play it for you

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33:40

Bob Hope - Jack Benny. 491206. (retro312).

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/03/21

I know this is a little out of season, a Christmas program, but what caught my eye was that it is a Bob Hope episode, and it has Jack Benny on it. It's a show that doesn't tell much of a story, although there's a shopping scene, and a run in with Santa. The rest is just a lot of joking around from some truly great comedians. Bob jokes about his recent visit to Texas, which includes jokes about oil, football, and more. Les Brown and his band of Reknown back up as Bob and Doris Day sing,

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37:01

Eddie Cantor - Benny, Durante, Jolson. 1956. (retro308)

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/03/21

Eddie Cantor talks about his friends in show business. He first talks about his early days working with Jimmy Durante back in 1923. Eddie tells some secrets, anecdotes, and in general gives honors to Jimmy. He plays a clip of Jimmy with Helen Travo singing, It's Gotta Come from the Heart. Recently Eddie ad been ill, and in the hospital, and tells how he was visited by Jack Benny. Also reflections of his earliest days in radio. Eddie sings, Now's the Time to Fall in Love. Eddie then remembers

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53:08

Superman - The Origin of Superman, Four audition...

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/03/20

Something a little different. After the comic book became popular, the next step was to create a radio series, and of course to sell the idea, an audition was needed. In these four auditions that were produced, you'll notice the story line that kicked off the series for real. With some change ups in the actors, and minor script changes, the first two shows became the first appearances of Superman over the airwaves. The other two auditions, to my knowledge were never used in the series, but I

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37:41

2000 Plus - Space Wreck. 500705. (retro306).

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/03/19

The year 2370, and travel by spaceship is no longer the realm of scientists. It is now commonplace for families to take an excursion into space. Today, a space cruise ship, the Golden Star, is to blast off with it's variety of passengers for a luxury cruise on it's maiden voyage. Passengers talk about their expectations and facts about travel into space. They talk about the unique experience of being strapped in for lift off. All in all, the scenes portrayed are not too far off from a typical

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35:48

Father Knows Best - Time For A New Car. 500608.

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/03/18

Outside the Anderson home, dad and Bud give the family car a going over. Although the kids all comment that it is becoming old and worn down. Trying to prove its durability, dad accedentally knocks off a fender. After a quick fix with a little bailing wire, the family set out for a picnic. When the car won't start, and drama queen Bettypushes the issue, dad caves in and lets her go with some friends. Besides, there is to be a drawing for a new car at the community picnic. After a host of

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24:45

Blair of the Mounties - Fire Valley. 380131. (retro304

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/02/12

Today's episode is a short one, so there's a few added bonus tracks to round things out. Watch the home page for more of Blair, and his adventures on the Royal Mounted Police Force. I'll run the whole series on the dates they actually appeared way back in 1938. In this first episode, a wealthy Brittish woman has a dream about her son being kidnapped, and an image of where he might be. She goes to Canada to Blair with her story. The indian assistant, Joe, warns it off as a bad place. After

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35:55

Our Miss Brooks 490102 Old Clothes For Party. (retro299)

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/02/11

Connie Brooks talks about her let down over her New Years Eve celebrations. As she remembers, and goes into flashback, she talks with Mrs Davis. Mrs Davis is to visit her absent minded sister, Angela. Connie makes plans to go out with Mr Boynton. Minirva, the cat gets in on the absent minded fun. The French teacher pops in. He wants to include Connie with the party that he and his wife are planning. The admission will only be a few old clothes to donate to help needy people in France

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28:13

Fibber McGee and Molly - Letter To The Postmaster....

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/02/10

Fibber gets a letter from the Postmaster General. It seems that the government wants a questionaire returned to tell how the mail service is performing in Wistful Vista. Fibber's first responce is to complain, but Molly talks sense to him, and to tell that things are fine. The Old Timer visits, and he agrees with Molly that the US Postal Service is doing a fine job. He tells about his father, and his picture that hung in the Post Office. A public service announcement proclaims the merits

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32:58

Art Linkletter - A 62 Year Old Father. 491006....

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/02/09

Trivia alert: Normally I put any alerts, or notes at the bottom of the show notes, but I wanted to post this right at the top. The answer will follow at the bottom. In my bonus track, did you notice that both Tony Martin and Phil Harris are featured in this song? Do you know what significance this represents? Art Linkletter searches the audience for the oldest father with a child under a year of age. A 62 year old man with a goatee turns up. He is a man who married into a circus family. He's

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34:32

Burns and Allen - Santas Workshop. (retro302)

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/02/09

Late in the evening and Gracie is trying to put Herman the Duck to bed. He's too excited about Christmas to sleep, so Gracie tells him a bedtime story. It's a story about a wicked witch, Prince George, and Princess Gracie. As Herman and Gracie begin to doze, thoughts of magic carpets run through her mind. As Gracie dreams, she sings to Herman as they fly on their magic carpet, on their way to the North Pole. They arrive at the North Pole and meet Arthur Q Brian as Santa. Santa is upset

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33:25

Burns and Allen 431221 Playing Santa Claus

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/01/18

Gracie gets sentimental as she puts up the Christmas tree. Gracie breaks the news that she has recruited George to play Santa Claus at the neighborhood pageant. The pageant director comes by to help convince George to take part. If George refuses to be Santa, then who will? Gracie wants to ask Charles Lawton to volunteer, and goes to talk his wife into helping her. The two ladies compare notes on complaints about their husbands. After some truth stretching, Gracie gets the support she went

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34:57

Burns and Allen 421222 Santa And The Wicked Pirate

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/01/17

Burns and Allen - Santa and the Wicked Pirate. 421222Opens with the Four Hits and a Miss singing, Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Gracie is worried when her little duck, Herman hasn't come home yet. When he does come home, he has a disgruntled neighbor after him. When the situation gets under control, Gracie lays down and dreams a Christmas dream. You know it's a dream, when George is actually nice to Herman. They fly to the North Pole on Herman's back and visit Santa, Arthur Q Brian

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38:08

Burns and Allen 411216 Mailing Christmas Package.

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/01/16

Paul Whiteman with the Swan Quartet singing, Gay Ranchero, opens the show. Gracie is in the kitchen, talking to Martha the cook. Their conversation is interupted by a phone call for Gracie. She talks to Bessy about George, and Christmas gifts. Next, she has to deal with Herman the Duck about eating his veggies, and growing big muscles. Bill Goodwin and Jimmy Cash stop in on their way to mail some Christmas packags. Herman is still poking around his lunch, and gets sent to his room. When

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36:54

Adventures of Gracie Allen 361223 Gracie's Christmas...

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/01/14

The show begins with an opening number by the orchestra, My Sugar Takes Me with a Grain of Salt. George and Gracie talk with each other, and the cast about presents to give for Christmas. Gracie gets a phone call, and chats with her mom. Tony Martin talks with Gracie about his films, and the love scenes he is in. At this time, Tony was married to Alice Faye. Tony sings, Lazy River. George and Gracie talk about their upcoming plans for Christmas. They recruit Tony into helping out with their

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36:56

Burns and Allen 401223 Christmas Show

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2011/01/13

Sponsored by Spam. Announcer, Bud Heston, Bandleader, Artie Shaw. Vocals by the Smoothies. Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen. Gracie tells George about the film she saw with Bud at the Paramount theater. George shows off a little of his dancing prowess. It's all to help promote the film that features Artie Shaw appearing with Fred Astaire. The play is about to kick off, but Gracie has forgotten the scripts. As she tries to remember, she goes into a long chain of events. Artie Shaw

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36:50

Christmas Plays - Wonders To Perform, Dorothy Lamour....

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/12/11

The exact title of this show is unknown, at least to me. The show is most likely, Christmas Plays, Wonders to Perform. And the episode title is probably, Learning a Lesson. Or Christmas Lesson. In the big city, George works at his typewriter, cranking out his next creation. Dorothy Lamour is the big time, popular actress. Work has driven their personal lives apart, but she wants to do something as a family for Christmas. When her agent has her booked for an event, she is forced to send a

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34:32

Blondie 430412 Trouble Arrives COD. (retro287)

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/12/11

The famous comic strip comes to life as Ken Niles announces. On this nice bright morning, Alexander heads off to school. The doorbell rings with a package that's delivered COD by Mel Blanc. It takes some time for Blondie to rummange through her purse for the cash. What can the package be? It's an item for someone else, but the delivery man leaves before they figure it out. What now? The only thing to do is to deliver it to the rightful owner. After a bit of conversation, she just doesn't

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59:18

The Retrobots Present - A Retro Collection of Love....

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/12/11

A Retro Musical Extravaganza. Presented entirely by the Retrobots, with a little help. A full hour of various collected love songs from the era of old time radio. The original play list was so long, it could have easily filled a second hour. Instead, the audio quality has been boosted a little so this will be a larger file. I hope you enjoy. Please make comments, and let me know what you think about seeing more, or fewer of these kinds of shows. Playlist: 1. When Pa Was Courting Ma. Tex

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39:37

Bergen and McCarthy - Marilyn Monroe. (retro289)

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/12/11

Charlie talks it up about getting ready to marry tonights guest, Marilyn Monroe. Band leader Ray Noble is jealous. Edgar faces the future without having Charlie in the house. Plenty of marriage jokes go around. Ray plays while his vocalists sing, Underneath the Live Oak Tree. Mortimer Snerd talks with Edgar about his pets, and the latest news about Charlie and Marilyn. Edgar wants Mortimer to take over and fill in for Charlie, but Mortimer has some trouble understanding what he means. The

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30:30

People Are Funny 581001 Quickest Way To Borrow Money....

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/11/16

People Are Funny was a show full of crazy stunts that host, Art Linkletter had people do. To get started, a lady wants to raise money, but gets the job of taking something to a pawn shop. What is the crazy twist to this simple task? Art makes it so convenient to include a pawn broker in the studio audience, but will she put her husband into hock? All she has to do is pay back $1100 for a $1000 loan, while the man has to live in the pawn shop window for the week it takes to raise the cash to buy him

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