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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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36:37

My Friend Irma 480223 It's All Relative

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/08/12

As Jane and Irma talk, Irma realizes that she knows nothing about Al's background or relatives. And this is the man she plans to marry. Al has to call his friend Joe, who knows just about anything. Even after the phone call, Al is a little unclear about his family roots. Irma manages to find a letter that was in Al's pocket, and assumes the worst. It's really from his mom, and to set things right Jane encourages him to inviter her to the apartment so Irma can meet her. It does help clear

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29:41

Journey Into Space 580328 Operation Luna, Episode 1...

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2010/08/10

In the far flung, futuristic year of 1965, an exciting adventure into space is about to begin. At least that's the way it appeared to folks in the mid 1950's. As a crew of astronauts blast off from the Australian Outback on a trip to the moon, join them in the cockpit of the rocket to experience the stresses of lift off. Despite the joy of being weightless, the crew is faced with some serious issues. Are they off course? Will their remaining fuel be enough, or will they be forced to turn

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01:00:15

FredAllen 360122 The Mumbo. (retro259)

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2010/08/09

Or, Who Stole The Elephant From Billy Nose? Town Hall Tonight begins with Peter VanSeeten's Orchestra, and the Ipana Troubadours singing, I Feel a Song Coming On. The Latest news of the week presents shorts about a psychiatrist who tends to the mental health of a college student, the leap year social tradition of having women initiate marriage proposals, and buying things on credit. Can you do that with medical operations? After the commercial, the orchestra plays, I Got My Fingers

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31:12

Jack Benny 330217 Blue Room Murder.

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2010/08/07

Here's a classic old episode that seems to be mislabeled in most archives, and show listings. The date that it is usually listed as November 17, 1935. Here's why this is the wrong date. The sponsor is Chevrolet. Beginning with the 1935 season, Jello began it's long run as sponsor. Chevrolet started around the end of January, or the beginning of March 1933. There's a gap there where no shows are listed, so it's fuzzy as to when the sponsors changed hands. Chevrolet then went on to sponsor the

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36:13

Father Knows Best 500907 Family Car Stolen. (retro261)

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/08/06

In this episode it's that time of year for the kids to start back to school. Mornings in the Anderson home are becoming hectic as everybody competes for bathroom time. Will Jim ever get to shave? He has that important meeting to get to and time is running late. Besides bathroom frustrations, the latest news is in, the family car is missing. Well, maybe the car isn't stolen afterall. It was just left at dad's office down town, right? And when will the bathrrom ever be free? Complications

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38:46

Jack Benny 351103 Kenny Bakers First Show

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2010/08/05

Jack is missing, as he is getting a shave. The scene changes to his ordeal with the Italian barber. Johnny Green plays, Anything Goes. Jack plugs his latest film, then Mary gets in an old gag of misunderstanding words. A nervous and apologetic Kenny Baker makes his appearance. Kenny sings, A Rose in Her Hair. Such a nice start, and what a stinker he would become in later shows. Jack notices the similarities in his and Kenny's names. Jack answers fan mail. A promising beauty queen wants to

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29:06

A Common Virtue 1955 Battle for Iwo Jima.

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2010/08/04

A special presentation and documentary to commenorate the Battle of Iwo Jima, and the Marines who fought it. The actual air date is unknown. Most likely it aired on more than one ocasion. It's earliest possible date is sometime in 1955. The show is a short and quick one, so there are a few bonus tracks added. Happy 4th of July. Bonus Tracks Lucky Millander, vocals by Trevor Bacon. 1942. Are You Ready? Lucky Millander, vocals by Trevor Bacon. 1942. When the Lights Go on All Over the

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01:00:05

Stoopnagel and Bud 360930 Fred Allen

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2010/08/04

After an opening song, Colonel Stoopnagel and /Bud talk about sponsers, and observing the stars. After a commercial, and musical interlude, a continuing saga continues to keep Stoopnagel out of the White House. Colonel Stoopnagel is happy to see that his votes are not rolling in, and relieved to be avoiding being elected. A song, Louisanna Hay Ride. . Afterward, Bud and Stoopnagel talk about various topics including horses, and races. Musical interlude, Begin the Beguine. Fred Allen visits

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01:29:33

Almanac 621209 Alan Young

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/07/14

A lengthy interview by well known news man, Walter O'Keefe. Discover some of the history of actor and comedian, Alan Young. At the time of this interview he was the star of the television program, Mister Ed. Listeners to the Retro Radio Podcast have heard Alan Young as featured in his own radio program. I would play him more often, but there arn't many of his radio shows out there, and I'm pacing myself. Originally formatted for a 2 hour broadcast, commercials, and station breaks have been edited

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59:23

Lux 370628 The Front Page

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2010/07/13

Walter Wenchel, Josephine Hutchinson. Emilia Airhart was due to appear tonight, but she hadn't reached her destination yet. Maybe next week? Walter Wenchel, colorful reporter newspaper man, and film star recreates his role about a big city newspaper, big stories, and romance. Josephine Hutchinson plays the part that Joan Bennet played in the film. Walter, as Walter Burns, is a big newspaper editor. His star reporter, Hildie Johnson, makes plans to leave the newsroom and get married. There's just one

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34:36

Jack Benny 350106 The Count of Monte Jello (retro253)

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2010/07/12

Opening is a little choppy before Don and Jack tease each other about recent New Year's Eve celebrations. Mary and Frank Parker tell about their celebrations with an interuption by a man wanting to sell a bulldog. The bulldog gag, of course runs through the show. Don Besser plays, but it is chopped. Jack introduces the play. Frank sings, but it also is snipped. The play begins. A spoof of the famous story. Jack is arrested, and tossed into a French prison. The audio gets a little choppy and skippyu

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33:14

Fibber McGee and Molly 370628 The Human Cannonball

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2010/07/11

The Johnson Wax Company presents Jim and Marion Jordan, as Fibber McGee and Molly. Today Fibber has somehow been put in charge of the circus, and won the job as human cannonball. Meanwhile, he and Molly tour the midway to see the attractions. One character they encounter is a fast paced talking woman who chats it up with Fibber. The lady is voiced by Molly. The orchestra plays, Hallelujah. As Fibber and Molly continue to take in the sights, Harlow Wilcox sneaks in the commercial. Mayor Appleton has

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35:56

Jack Benny 341216 Russia Through AKeyhole.

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2010/07/10

Don and Jack talk about gift exchanging this Christmas. They are joined by Frank Black, Mary, and even Don Besser. Jack shows off a little for his dad by playing violin, If I Had a Million Dollars. He talks about his orchestra days in the Barrette theater in Waukegan, and some of the folks he played with. All have gone on to be famous in their fields, whether he really played with them or not. Jack's violin playing is passable, only a deliberate squeak or two. His singing ability isn't so much, and

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34:07

Superman 1943-06-07 The Meteor from Krypton. (retro249)

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/06/14

Due to spotty preservation, this episode is the only one I can find in this series in the Superman program. Sponsered by Kellogs Pep. The story thus far deals with a flaming meteor that crashed onto a nearby farm. As Clark Kent investigated, he became weak and dizzy. Fearing a doctors exam would reveal his secret identity as Superman, he is reluctant but Perry makes him go anyway. His impervious skin has broken the doctors needle. Today, he is still in the doctor's office, but manages to get the

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32:30

Spike Jones 450603 Guest Charlie Ruggles

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2010/06/13

Chase and Sandbourne sponsers a musical show that features Frances Langford as host, and vocalist. Spike Jones shows his serious band leading ability when he provides the musical back up for Frances, but he also gets the chance to shine with his own unique style. Show announcer is Ken Carpenter. These early shows were often in military hospitals where injured soldiers and sailors were recuperating from wounds. Celebrities of the day also appeared on the program, tonight's show features comedian,

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35:20

Jack Benny 341202 Rose of the Rio Grande

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2010/06/12

Through some record skips, Don and Jack joke around about going to the movies. Frank Parker, and Don Besser prove they can jump into the jokes, in a pinch. All that pinching turns into a running gag for the evening. Jack wants to get some new tallent for the show, and has Mary call an agent. As is typical for these old programs, the music is snipped. After what would have been Don Besser's song, the cast talk about Boston. The new tallent arrives. A man who tells jokes and juggles plates. Jack

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33:53

Stan Freeberg 570728 ep3 Miss Jupiter.

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/06/11

After some interupted starts to the show by a listening couple who keeps switching off the radio, Stan encounters June Forray as Miss Jupiter. She is slightly disgruntled that she wasn't invited to be in the Miss Universe pageant. With a musical interlude by Peggy Taylor, the classic from the 1930's, Dancing Cheek to Cheek, The radio couple keeps trying to change channels. After a short act from a troop of acrobats, Stan then moves on to a history feature. A telling of Custer's Last stand. Bonus

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34:17

Jack Benny 341118 Mrs Wiggs Of The Onion Patch

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/06/10

The audio is a bit scratchy in spots, it skips in spots, and the musical numbers have been snipped. Other than that, it sounds pretty good. Don teases Jack about his acting ability. The conversation turns to comparing baby pictures. After the snipped number, Jack introduces the play. It's based on a popular movie of the day, Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. The play begins after another snipped number. Mary plays a mom with a bunch of kids. She had been abandoned, and tries to tell the kids about

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35:13

Duffys Tavern 430323 Chant Of The Jungle

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/06/09

Archie introduces the shows guest stars, and day dreams about the benefits of getting away from it all to enjoy the great outdoors. Guests are to be movie actress, Rita Hayworth, and big game hunter, Frank Buck. Clark Dennis sings, I Just Kissed Your Picture Goodnight. Frank Buck arrives and the cast talks to him about animals. Rita Hayward shows up, and brings out the animal in Archie. Frank has a similar problem in fending off Miss Duffy. Bonus Track: Betty Hutton. 1943. Bluebirds in my

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28:16

Our Miss Brooks 550306 Project X

Retro Old Time Radio ·

2010/06/08

Connie opens by recounting her adventure with nearly falling down an elevator shaft. She tries to tell Mrs. Davis about it, but she's oblivious, as she usually is. Of course, Mr. Conklin is more observant, and a little upset that his rival principal might learn of his secret weapon in the education world, Project X. It doesn't help that his rival recieved all the limelight for being a hero. Connie and Mr. Boynton plan to boost Mr. Conklin's ego, if only they can get away from Project X. Harriot and

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