Retro Rewind

This episode of the classic old time radio program The Jack Benny Program features Jack's perpetual penny-pinching and classic gang antics around New Year's, where his date woes and budget collide.

Original Air Date: January 1st, 1950 

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The 1946 Proctor & Gamble Christmas special on NBC, titled 
Christmas in America," was a radio variety program that featured segments from P&G's popular soap operas (such as Ma Perkins & Pepper Young's Family) mixed with Christmas music, reflections, and historical context, providing a glimpse into post-WWII America, with hosts and music guests highlighting the holiday spirit of 1946 in America.

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In this Christmas episode of the old time radio classic Our Miss Brooks, Connie Brooks dreams of holiday fun after buying a tree from a boy, getting a magical Christmas miracle with her friends despite loneliness.   This episode originally aired on December 25th, 1949.

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The "Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny was a hugely popular radio comedy airing from the late 1930s to 1950s, famous for Benny's stingy character, his valet Rochester, singer Dennis Day, bandleader Phil Harris, and announcer Don Wilson, all sponsored by Jell-O gelatin.

This  classic Christmas episode features a festive holiday special with classic Benny humor, songs, sketches, and Jell-O product placement.

This episode originally aired on December 20th, 1936.

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The Shadow's 'Joey's Christmas Story'" is a classic Christmas episode of the suspense/superhero program The Shadow.  In thgis episode, Lamonte Cranston (The Shadow) and Margo Lane help a poor paperboy whose family faces hardship when the father commts a crime out off desperation.

This episode originally aired on December 22nd, 1940.

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The Mel Blanc Show was a radio program that aired on CBS from September 1946 to June 1947.  Mel Blanc was Known as "the Man of a Thousand Voices,".

In this Christmas episode of "The Mel Blanc Show," Mel tries to buy a Christmas present for his girlfriend, Betty, but doesn't have alot of money.  He plays Santa for the neighbor's son but wehen that committment interferes with his plans with Betty, he lies to her, telling her he has the flu.  This episode originally aired on December 10th, 1946.

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The 1959 Grand Ole Opry Christmas, aired on December 19th, 1959 and featured guest star George Morgan.

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My Favorite Husband was a 1948-1951 CBS radio sitcom starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning as a happily married couple, Liz and George Cugat.  The show's success led to the creation of the Lucille Ball's legendary and iconic TV series I Love Lucy. 

This Christmas episode, from December 23rd, 1949, features Liz (Lucille Ball) "borrowing" an antique sleigh from a store and convincing her husband, George(Richard Denning) to go Christmas caroling with her after her disappoints her with Christmas tree.  

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The Life of Riley is a classic old time radio program that aired in the 1940s.  It centered around the domestic life of a bumbling but lovable man, Chester A. Riley (William Bendix).  
 
In this classic Christmas episode, Riley is going crazy trying to guess what's in a mysterious Christmas present that came in the mail.

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The Jimmy Durante Show was a popular comedy/variety program featuring legendary performer Jimmy Durante.  

Originally a co-host, Durante took over solo after the departure of Garry Moore.  The half hour program feaurtred comedy, music, and guest stars such as Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, and Frank Morgan.

This Christmas episode aired on December 24, 1948 and featured guest star Rose Marie.

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