Keith Heltsley

Burns and Allen – Retro Radio Podcast

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Sharing family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more.

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Keith Heltsley

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Burns and Allen – George Writes a Newspaper Column. 400923 23.09.2025 29:42

The opening joking around covers bases about performing ability, hotels, and publicity. George has decided to write a newspaper column and after getting nowhere with Gracie and Senor Lee, he…

Burns and Allen – George Needs a Guest Star. 400916 16.09.2025 29:45

A new radio season begins, and it appears that Burns and Allen have transitioned from summer replacement status, to regular season. As a new problem is addressed, the need for…

Burns and Allen – George Owes Money For Phone Calls. 400909 09.09.2025 29:35

Those crazy people are back. George Burns and Gracie Allen are joined by the Smoothies, Artie Shaw and his orchestra, and announcer Bud Easton. Previously George had been on trial,…

Burns and Allen – George is on Trial. 400902 02.09.2025 29:20

George has been having legal troubles over promising Elsie Tralfaz a spot on the radio, but is being sued when he couldn’t follow through. Today George tries to get Gracie…

Burns and Allen – The Biggest In The World. 400424 24.04.2024 29:15

The weather inspires jokes about Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and his horses. Ray Noble talks about his date with Gracie, and we learn about Gracie’s kangaroo. Her small apartment has…

Burns and Allen – All Promises Are Fictitious. 400417 17.04.2024 29:50

George gets compliments on his new suit. Will the cast agree on his choice in style? In trying to not talk about her campaign, Gracie talks about her campaign for…

Burns and Allen – Gracie Wins Wisconsin. 400410 10.04.2024 29:34

Should Gracie talk about George, or something interesting? Somehow the topic comes round to her landslide victory in Wisconsin. Frank Parker Getz in his jabs at George over the happenings…

Burns and Allen – Till The Cows Come Home. 400403 03.04.2024 30:52

Gracie is still on the campaign trail, and complains to George about restrictions on campaign funds. Frank Parker tells about being at a recent baseball game. Ray Noble is on…

Burns and Allen – George Goes Rabbit Hunting. 450402 02.04.2024

This is an AFRS presentation, so commercials have been replaced with dance music. Get ready to do some ball room dancing in between the comedy. Today we find George and…

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Christmas Party, Jane Wyman Substitutes. 471225 25.12.2023 29:33

When Gracie has taken a real-life illness, a special guest star stands in to read her lines at the last moment. Jane Wyman is no Gracie, but her performance isn’t…

Adventures of Gracie Allen – Gracie in New Orleans. 361209 09.12.2023

George and Gracie talk about rumors. Tony Martin complains about his movie that he’s making with Alice Fay. Poor guy, he has to kiss her all day long in those…

Adventures of Gracie Allen – Gracie the Dramatic Actress. 361202 02.12.2023

Adventures of Gracie – Gracie as A Dramatic Actress. 361202. Announcer, Ken Niles does the usual announcer things and delivers the opening commercial and introduces the players in the show.…

Burns and Allen – Santa And The Wicked Witch. 411223 17.12.2022 30:24

Gracie and Herman sit up on Christmas Eve. She tries to tell him a story to encourage him to go to bed. She reminds Herman of a movie they had…

Burns and Allen – Dating Advice. 451004 04.10.2022 24:24

In the Burns home, the theme of the day can be summed up in two words, “woman trouble”. George has trouble with Gracie wrecking his car, Meredeth Willson needs advice…

Burns and Allen – Convincing William Boyd To Retire. 490505 05.05.2022 29:33

Burns and Allen – Convincing William Boyd To Retire. 490505. Featuring Hopalong Cassidy, also called Bill Boyd. George laments about being on television, but Gracie encourages him. George doesn’t think…

Burns and Allen – Eddie Cantor. 490421 21.04.2022 30:04

In the process of Spring house cleaning, Gracie has found George’s old vaudeville trunk. She now goes through it with him, and talks about going to see his show, and…

Burns and Allen – George Has a Cold (Marlene Dietrick). 490317 17.03.2022 28:39

George has a cold, and Gracie hovers over him like a mother hen over her chick. Her home remedies are less than desireable. Gracie then tells him about the play…

Burns and Allen – Preparing The Income Taxes. 500226 01.03.2022 30:19

After a night on the town, George and Gracie talk about the things they did, and some of the people they saw. Ralph Hanley, George’s tax accountant, pops in. Talk…

Burns and Allen – Another Murder Mystery. 380117 17.01.2022 28:09

George and Gracie take the stage to talk about habits, customs, and memory. As Gracie talks with announcer, Johnny, and bandleader, Ray Noble about vustomary greetings, George gets frustrated, and…

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Murder Mystery. 380110. 10.01.2022 27:29

Sponsored by Grape Nuts. George and Gracie talk about going dancing, and being on their best behavior. The conversation moves to Gracie’s uncle, and his living arrangements. Bandleader, Ray Noble…

Adventures of Gracie Allen – Pancho Villa Rides Again. 360216 16.12.2021 30:44

After the opening commercial and announcements, George and Gracie get right into talking about kissing. She still has a crush on Tony Martin, who may be leaving the show after…

Burns and Allen – Gracie Looking for a Job. 461219 23.11.2021 29:23

Wanting to earn some money of her own, Gracie applies for a job. After her confusing application process is done, she goes to the floor to learn the ropes from…

Burns and Allen – Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary. 481111 11.11.2021 28:51

Today’s a special day in the Burns home. Gracie drops hints so George won’t forget what the important day is. George isn’t as dense as he appears. He just wants…

Burns and Allen – Frank Sinatra – Singing Contest. 430831 31.08.2021 29:19

After a Summer vacation, George and Gracie are back, and talk about how well the troops received George’s singing as they toured the bases. . The Happy Postman had a…

Burns and Allen – Gracie’s Mother Visits. 480520 20.05.2021 25:11

Last week Gracie’s mom came to visit, and she’s still here. Gracie tries to stand up for him, but mom doesn’t let George get a word in edgewise. His jokes…