Jack Benny – Retro Radio Podcast
Kids & Family Podcasts
Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more.
Location:
United States
Description:
Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more.
Language:
English
Website:
https://retro-otr.com
Episodes
Jack Benny – The Frightwig Murder Case, Part 2.
2/1/2026
Don gives tribute to the man who makes the show happened, Virgil Reimer, the sound effects man (Frank Nelson). Jack springs his own surprise, he threatens to fire Don. Jack…
Duration:00:29:19
Jack Benny – The Frightwig Murder Case, Part 1. ep431, 420125
1/25/2026
Mary and Dennis informed Don that Jack has not arrived yet. He’s on the telephone to talk to his lawyers. Mary opens the door so we can listen in on…
Duration:00:29:45
Jack Benny – Carole Lombard’s Death. ep430, 420118
1/18/2026
This is a rare episode where Jack Benny does not appear. After the tragic passing of Carole Lombard, wife of Clark Gable and recent costar in Jack Benny’s latest film,…
Duration:00:29:54
Jack Benny – From March Field, CA. ep429, 420111
1/11/2026
Don Wilson introduces the eminent authority on aviation and flying, Jack Benny. Jack brags to the soldiers at Marshfield about his part in inventing the airplane. Mary arrives to tease…
Duration:00:29:38
Jack Benny – New Year’s Eve Party at Biltmore Bowl. ep428, 420104
1/4/2026
Don Wilson rolls back the clock, and we join Jack in Rochester as he prepares for the new year celebrations. Jack learns the bad news about how Rochester lost his…
Duration:00:29:16
Jack Benny (NBC) Goodbye 1941. ep427, 411228
12/28/2025
Introducing that man who gave up partying, but Jack complains that Don is just ungrateful. Mary enters to see if Jack can tell what’s new about her. Dennis has a…
Duration:00:24:08
Jack Benny- Jack Decorates His Christmas Tree. ep426, 411221
12/21/2025
he Yuletide season is once again upon us, and Don brings out the star to put upon the Christmas tree. Jack soon turns the conversation topic of his Christmas party…
Duration:00:29:29
Jack Benny – New Tenant. ep636, 471228
12/14/2025
Don rolls the clock back a little, to about an hour before the show. We find Jack having a dinner of hash. Jack has a little trouble washing dishes though.…
Duration:00:29:53
Jack Benny – A Bird on A Stick for Dennis. ep425, 411214
12/14/2025
Before the show get started we have a news report with the war update. Being the height of the Christmas shopping season, Don turns our attention to Jack Benny as…
Duration:00:29:29
Jack Benny – Thanksgiving with Alice Faye. 411123.
11/23/2025
Join Jack, Mary, and Rochester as they get the preparations ready for the big Thanksgiving feast. Jack is just as stingy with his food as he is with his money.…
Duration:00:29:44
Jack Benny – He Fumbled the Ball. ep421, 41-11-16
11/16/2025
Anticipating the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Don Wilson introduces Jack Benny. Jack brags about getting three ducks with one shot, although his knowledge of shotguns and ducks are soon put to…
Duration:00:29:34
Jack Benny – Football Game (Leo Durocher). ep420, 411109
11/9/2025
That versatile master of ceremonies, Jack Nenny is praised for his work in the movies, although Don hasn’t actually seen Jack’s latest film. Mary Livingstone is on hand to tease…
Duration:00:28:46
Jack Benny – Halloween Celebration. ep419, 411102
11/2/2025
Turning the clock back to a few days ago, we join Rochester and Jack as they prepare for the costume party planned for Halloween. Mary enters as an Indian squaw…
Duration:00:29:54
Jack Benny – Dive Bomber. ep418,411026
10/26/2025
In the world of radio in 1941, next week is Halloween, and Don gives Jack a grand and gay introduction. As Jack tries to chew Don out, his attention is…
Duration:00:28:04
Jack Benny – Returning To Hollywood. ep417, 411019
10/19/2025
Don Wilson sets the stage to roll back the clock, and we join the gang as they travel by train back to Los Angeles. Rochester and Mary are on hand…
Duration:00:26:58
Jack Benny – Columbus Day. ep416, 411012
10/12/2025
The audio is a little static in parts. Don’s introduction has Jack Benny a little riled up. Mary Livingstone enters to share headlines and reviews of the show. Has the…
Duration:00:28:43
Jack Benny – From New York. ep415 411005
10/5/2025
It’s the season opener, and Jack Benny is having trouble remembering his opening lines. Don Wilson and Mary Livingstone tease him about their jokes, and Dennis Day arrives to joke…
Duration:00:29:08
Jack Benny – Shooting Of Dan McGrew. ep916, 550327
9/28/2025
For a change, Don takes the audience to the home of Bob Crosby where he talks with his wife about an upcoming appearance. Bob has been away so much lately…
Duration:00:29:18
Jack Benny – School Days Part 3. ep145, 340921
9/21/2025
After a rough start with the audio, Jack enters to talk with Don about going to a boxing match, and talk about milestone fights through the previous few decades. What…
Duration:00:21:28
Jack Benny – Television Wrestling. ep912, 550227
9/14/2025
It’s flashback time to just after the last rehearsal. Jack is fed up with the cast’s performance and gets onto Don about it. A few insults fly, and the band…
Duration:00:29:14