Retro Rewind is the best place for classic old time radio programming. Everything from comedy to drama, game shows to sports!
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The Jack Benny Program - Jack's Broken New Year's Date - Again 01/01/1950
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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15 Dec 2025
NBC Christmas In America - Proctor & Gamble Christmas Special 12/25/1946
The 1946 Proctor & Gamble Christmas special on NBC, titled
Christmas in America (https://www.google.com/search?q=Christmas+in+America&sca_esv=01527989d66682a5&hl=en&source=hp&ei=goVAaYHFF6qtiLMPx9DymAQ&iflsig=AOw8s4IAAAAAaUCTkmGhe3SD5UnM_u-AcSpXOq_JWwF8&ved=2ahUKEwiL1euwzMCRAxXME1kFHVn2EeIQgK4QegQIARAB&uact=5&oq=otr+nbc+christmas+in+america+proctor+%26+gamble+christmas+special+1946+info&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IklvdHIgbmJjIGNocmlzdG1hcyBpbiBhbWVyaWNhIHByb2N0b3IgJiBnYW1ibGUgY2hyaXN0bWFzIHNwZWNpYWwgMTk0NiBpbmZvSJ5kUABYyGJwA3gAkAEAmAH0AaABo0CqAQcyMy41Mi4xuAEDyAEA-AEBmAI_oAKbNqgCCsICCxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEAAYgAQYsQMYgwHCAg4QLhiABBixAxiDARiKBcICDhAAGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgIREC4YgAQYsQMY0QMYgwEYxwHCAggQLhiABBixA8ICFBAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGMcBGI4FGK8BwgILEC4YgAQYxwEYrwHCAgUQABiABMICChAAGAMY6gIYjwHCAg4QLhiABBixAxjRAxjHAcICCxAuGIAEGNEDGMcBwgIIEAAYgAQYsQPCAg4QLhiABBjHARiOBRivAcICBRAuGIAEwgIMEAAYgAQYsQMYChgLwgISEC4YgAQYsQMY0QMYxwEYChgLwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAgUQIRigAcICBRAhGKsCwgIFECEYnwXCAgcQIRigARgKmAMD8QUItGU6pj-7DZIHBzE1LjQ3LjGgB_ioBLIHBzEyLjQ3LjG4B4w2wgcHNy4zNi4yMMgHlQGACAA&sclient=gws-wiz)," 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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9 Dec 2025
CBS Our Miss Brooks - The Magic Christmas Tree 12/25/1949
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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7 Dec 2025
NBC The Jell-O Show Starring Jack Benny - An Old Fashioned Christmas 12/20/1936
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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6 Dec 2025
The Shadow - Joey's Christmas Story 12/22/1940
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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4 Dec 2025
CBS The Mel Blanc Show - Christmas Present 12/10/1946
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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3 Dec 2025
Grand Ole Opry - Christmas Show With George Morgan 12/19/1959
The 1959 Grand Ole Opry Christmas, aired on December 19th, 1959 and featured guest star George Morgan.
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2 Dec 2025
CBS My Favorite Husband - Christmas Caroling In A Stolen Sleigh 12/23/1949
My Favorite Husband was a 1948-1951 CBS radio sitcom starring Lucille Ball (https://www.google.com/search?q=Lucille+Ball&sca_esv=65d22011d5166a01&hl=en&source=hp&ei=eP8uaZaxN-Hk5NoPpp3TmAY&iflsig=AOw8s4IAAAAAaS8NiGOppJS2xK4cnwIMEscKzEXkO-1h&ved=2ahUKEwihw82Qlp-RAxW2E1kFHbh3HCcQgK4QegQIARAE&uact=5&oq=my+favorite+husband+info&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IhhteSBmYXZvcml0ZSBodXNiYW5kIGluZm8yBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUiuFVAAWM4TcAB4AJABAJgBU6AB3wqqAQIyNLgBA8gBAPgBAZgCGKACugvCAhEQLhiABBixAxjRAxiDARjHAcICCxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEAAYgAQYsQMYgwHCAgUQLhiABMICDhAuGIAEGLEDGNEDGMcBwgIFEAAYgATCAggQLhiABBixA8ICBxAAGIAEGArCAggQABiABBixA8ICDhAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigWYAwCSBwIyNKAHsacCsgcCMjS4B7oLwgcGMS45LjE0yAdF&sclient=gws-wiz&mstk=AUtExfBsS3GnSHdi7DDnjDXfGEJW4xpMCgVNW2RdMN-mhjVm-ZXPUkFW9aRklVm3mgPB9nXgiAjyM6kno_YTa6iSPlugv79eoTo-12184I1VUEh7CiXd4Uk9CDm3GJvBhW3IaOk&csui=3) and Richard Denning (https://www.google.com/search?q=Richard+Denning&sca_esv=65d22011d5166a01&hl=en&source=hp&ei=eP8uaZaxN-Hk5NoPpp3TmAY&iflsig=AOw8s4IAAAAAaS8NiGOppJS2xK4cnwIMEscKzEXkO-1h&ved=2ahUKEwihw82Qlp-RAxW2E1kFHbh3HCcQgK4QegQIARAF&uact=5&oq=my+favorite+husband+info&gs_lp=Egdnd3Mtd2l6IhhteSBmYXZvcml0ZSBodXNiYW5kIGluZm8yBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigAUiuFVAAWM4TcAB4AJABAJgBU6AB3wqqAQIyNLgBA8gBAPgBAZgCGKACugvCAhEQLhiABBixAxjRAxiDARjHAcICCxAuGIAEGLEDGIMBwgILEAAYgAQYsQMYgwHCAgUQLhiABMICDhAuGIAEGLEDGNEDGMcBwgIFEAAYgATCAggQLhiABBixA8ICBxAAGIAEGArCAggQABiABBixA8ICDhAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgIGEAAYFhgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigWYAwCSBwIyNKAHsacCsgcCMjS4B7oLwgcGMS45LjE0yAdF&sclient=gws-wiz&mstk=AUtExfBsS3GnSHdi7DDnjDXfGEJW4xpMCgVNW2RdMN-mhjVm-ZXPUkFW9aRklVm3mgPB9nXgiAjyM6kno_YTa6iSPlugv79eoTo-12184I1VUEh7CiXd4Uk9CDm3GJvBhW3IaOk&csui=3) 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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30 Nov 2025
NBC The Life of Riley - The Christmas Present 12/17/1944
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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29 Nov 2025
NBC The Jimmy Durante Show - With Rose Marie 12/24/1948
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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28 Nov 2025
Duffy's Tavern - Monty Woolley Christmas Program 12/22/1944
Duffy's Tavern was a popular American old time radio program set in a seedy bar in New York City. It aired from 1941 to 1951 and was known for the bar's manager, Archie, and his get-rich-quick schemes, as well as many notable guest stars.
This Christmas episode aired on December 22nd, 1944 and featured an appearance from Monty Woolley.
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26 Nov 2025
NBC The Burns & Allen Show - Thanksgiving 11/18/1940
The Burns & Allen Show was a popular old time radio program that featured George Burrns and Gracie Allen as well as a variety of recurring characters, including Bill Goodwin and legendary voice actor Mel Blanc.
This Thanksgiving episode features George Burns asking Gracie Allen to stop spending money on frivolous things and instead buy war bonds.
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23 Nov 2025
The Mel Blanc Show - Thanksgiving Party 11/26/1946
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,". This Thanksgiving episode aired on CBS on November 26th, 1946.
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23 Nov 2025
The Jack Benny Program -Jack Buys An Ostrich For Thanksgiving 11/19/1939
The Jack Benny Program was an American comedy radio series that ran from 1932 to 1955 before transitioning to television in 1950. This classic Thanksgiving episode aired on November 19th, 1939.
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23 Nov 2025
The Abbott & Costello Program - Thanksgiving Day 11/25/1943
From November 25th, 1943 - Bud Abbott and Lou Costello celebrate Thanksgiving Day on their iconic radio comedy program.
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