Keith Heltsley

Jack Benny – Retro Radio Podcast

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

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Keith Heltsley

Episodes

Jack Benny – The Frightwig Murder Case, Part 1. ep431, 420125 25.01.2026 29:45

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…

Jack Benny – Carole Lombard’s Death. ep430, 420118 18.01.2026 29:54

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,…

Jack Benny – From March Field, CA. ep429, 420111 11.01.2026

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…

Jack Benny – New Year’s Eve Party at Biltmore Bowl. ep428, 420104 04.01.2026

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…

Jack Benny (NBC) Goodbye 1941. ep427, 411228 28.12.2025

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…

Jack Benny- Jack Decorates His Christmas Tree. ep426, 411221 21.12.2025

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…

Jack Benny – New Tenant. ep636, 471228 14.12.2025

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.…

Jack Benny – A Bird on A Stick for Dennis. ep425, 411214 14.12.2025

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…

Jack Benny – Thanksgiving with Alice Faye. 411123. 23.11.2025 29:44

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.…

Jack Benny – He Fumbled the Ball. ep421, 41-11-16 16.11.2025 29:34

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…

Jack Benny – Football Game (Leo Durocher). ep420, 411109 09.11.2025 28:46

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…

Jack Benny – Halloween Celebration. ep419, 411102 02.11.2025 29:54

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…

Jack Benny – Dive Bomber. ep418,411026 26.10.2025 28:04

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…

Jack Benny – Returning To Hollywood. ep417, 411019 19.10.2025 26:58

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…

Jack Benny – Columbus Day. ep416, 411012 12.10.2025 28:43

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…

Jack Benny – From New York. ep415 411005 05.10.2025 29:08

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…

Jack Benny – Shooting Of Dan McGrew. ep916, 550327 28.09.2025 29:18

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…

Jack Benny – School Days Part 3. ep145, 340921 21.09.2025 21:28

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…

Jack Benny – Television Wrestling. ep912, 550227 14.09.2025 29:14

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…

Jack Benny – The Beavers Do The Show. ep911, 550220 07.09.2025 26:34

Don flashes back to the previous night as Rochester presses Jack’s tuxedo. He is getting ready for a special event on the town. The Beavers are putting on a school…

Jack Benny – Surprise Party For Jack. ep910, 550213 31.08.2025 26:14

Don flashes back to last year on Jack’s birthday where the Beaver club is planning a birthday party. The Beavers talk about Jacks accomplishments as a highly rated football player,…

Jack Benny – At The Race Track. ep907, 550123 24.08.2025 29:15

Flashback to the previous Thursday to Jack’s home in Beverly Hills. Jack learns that Rochester wants to have his own phone line installed. He needs it for emergencies, and to…

Jack Benny – The Sponsor Gets A Million dollar policy on Jack. ep909, 550206 17.08.2025 30:16

Flashback to Jacks home in Beverly Hills. As Rochester sleeps in, Jack is in the kitchen making breakfast. His chores in the kitchen are interrupted by a phone call. It’s…

Jack Benny – Jack Doesn’t Have A Script. ep906, 550116 10.08.2025 28:06

As the show begins, Jack is absent. Mary announces that he’s in the hallway, talking to his writers. We listen in as Mary goes to eavesdrop to learn that the…

Jack Benny – The Elephant’s Graveyard Mystery. ep905, 550109 03.08.2025 25:49

Don sets the scene as Jack takes a walk early in the morning. He jokes to himself about smog, Beverly Hills, a horse and buggy, and his Maxwell. When Jack…