Best Hayworth Vintage Podcasts (2024)

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What's My Line? (BONUS) 30:01

3d ago30:01

30:01

January 23, 1955 - Can you guess the Jack Benny cast member before the celebrity panel? Listen to the audio from the TV gameshow.

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Amos & Andy with Jack Benny and Rochester 30:27

10d ago30:27

30:27

November 10, 1944 - Jack Benny and Rochester are guest stars on the long running radio series Amos & Andy. This episode is called "The Employment Agency".

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Phil Harris Hosts Kollege (BONUS) 33:34

17d ago33:34

33:34

August 9, 1944 - "Kay Kyser's Kollege of Musical Knowledge" was fun music quiz show. When they needed a guest host they called on Phil Harris. Play along and enjoy the music!

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Jack Benny on the Quiz Kids (Bonus) 32:09

24d ago32:09

32:09

April 7, 1941 - This Bonus Episode features Jack as a guest on the Quiz Kids Program! Plus clips of Walt Disney and Fred Allen.

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USO Show in Paris 1945 31:26

1M ago31:26

31:26

June 28, 1945 - Jack Benny, Larry Adler and Martha Tilton starting their USO tour in Paris. They mention the fall of Berlin, the Folies Bergère music hall, the Davis Cup tennis tournament, Bob Hope, Jasha Heifetz, Van Johnson and Duffy's Tavern. Enjoy the show!

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"Babes in the Woods" This is My Best 29:11

1M ago29:11

29:11

May 29, 1945 - Jack Benny guest stars in the radio play "Babes in the Woods" from the program "This is My Best".

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Portable TV Set 33:35

2M ago33:35

33:35

May 23, 1954 - Jack's trip to Las Vegas is disscussed as well as Jack's last television show of the season featuring Bob Hope, as well as Dennis Day's TV Show. References include the portable Crosley TV set, dialing information (1-1-3), "My Sin" perfume, The Good Humor man, Marylin Monroes and her husband Joe DiMaggio, Frank Sinatra's song "Young A…

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Rita Hayworth 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

May 20, 1945 - In San Francisco Jack Benny is joined by actress Rita Hayworth, Governer Earl Warren and harmonica player Larry Adler. This is just after the German Surrender. References include Orson Welles, Bing Crosby in "Going My Way", and Jack Benny's movie "The Horn Blows at Midnight".

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Victory in Europe (The Vault) 33:00

2M ago33:00

33:00

May 13, 1945 - Jack is going to San Francisco. It is Mother's Day, the Sunday after V-E Day and Jack Benny is getting ready for a trip, so he gets some money from his vault. References include Truman, Churchill, and Eisenhower, the Adjusted Service Rating (soldiers with 85 points could go home), J. Edger Hoover, actor Errol Flynn, songwriter Cole P…

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Test Drive (Grace Moore) 31:41

2M ago31:41

31:41

May 10, 1936 - Mary phones her mother in Los Angeles and Jack test drives a car. References inlcude singers Bing Crosby, actress Loretta Young and singer and actress Grace Moore. Behind the scenes Jack Benny was having trouble with his writer Harry Conn. Some thing this is the first episode written by Bill Morrow and Ed Beloin.…

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Love Letters (Jeanette Eymann) 33:56

2M ago33:56

33:56

May 1, 1955 - Jack buys a baseball team. Much of this episode recycled portions of scripts from previous episodes including May 9, 1948 and April 13, 1947. References include George Gobel, Edgar Bergen, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Gary Cooper's (misquoted) catchphrase from The Virginian, "And smile when you say that".…

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How Jack Hired Don Wilson 32:28

3M ago32:28

32:28

May 6, 1945 - Continuing a series of episodes about Jack Meeting his cast, this episode is about Jack hiring his announcer Don Wilson. Jack also gets ready to open his swimming pool for the summer. References include the writer Mark Twain, the movie "Woman in the Window", singer Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, announcers Harry Von Zell, Jimmy Wallin…

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Professor LaBlanc 33:12

3M ago33:12

33:12

April 29, 1945 - First episode with Jack Benny's violin teacher Professor LeBlanc, played by Mel Blanc. References include Lena Horne, Ronald Colman, songs "rum and Coca-cola" and "My Dreams Are Getting better All The Time", books "Forever Amber", The Rover Boys series, the Elsie Dinsmore series, and Bob Hope's book "I Never Left Home",…

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29 Palms (Gravel Gertie) 27:02

3M ago27:02

27:02

April 22, 1945 - Broadcast from Twenty Nine Palms naval air station. The Jack Benny show is back after a week off due to the death of FDR. Jack mentions the reviews of his new movie. Episode references include Dick Tracy and Gravel Gertie, Donald Duck, William Powell, Fitch hair tonic, songs "Apple Blossom Time" and "Surrey with the Fringe on Top",…

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William Powell 32:04

3M ago32:04

32:04

April 8, 1945 - From Torney Hospital In Palm Springs, Jack Benny dreams (guest star) William Powell is his butler. References inlcude the radio shows "Breakfast at Sardi's" and "The Aldrich Family", the song "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive", Jack Benny's movie "The Horn Blows at Midnight", Fred Allen's movie "It's In The Bag", movie stars Clark Gabl…

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Cinderallen (Quintuplets) 33:54

4M ago33:54

33:54

March 29, 1936 - Jack Benny talks with the gang about the American East vs the West does his version of Cinderella with him as the title character "Cinderallen". References include the Dionne quintuplets, movie stars Clark Gable, Carole Lombard, Shirley Temple, Mae West, Herald Lloyd, Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers, singers Bing Crosby and Lanny Ros…

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#32- BURNOUT AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER: How Burnout Can Kill Your Business 34:45

4M ago34:45

34:45

I'M BURNED THE F$%& OUT! When I opened my vintage shop back in 2018 I knew that it was going to be a long and tiring road to get my shop to where I wanted it to go. Flash forward to 2024 my shop has changed, but the way I interact with it hasn't. In today's episode, I'll talk about my struggle with burnout after working 6-7 days a week for 5 years,…

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Cimarron Rolls 28:13

4M ago28:13

28:13

March 22, 1953 - A walk through Beverly Hills. Jack Benny has recovered from the Flu and is getting ready for his TV show. They mention former president Hoover, "The Sheik of Araby" silent film star Rudolph Valentino, Bendix Washing Machine, and 3-D Movies.

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Walking Man Winner 34:34

4M ago34:34

34:34

March 14, 1948 - Winner of the Walking Man Contest and "Truth or Consequences" host Ralph Edwards are the guests on this episode. References inlcue Radio Mirror magazine the radio show "Bride and Groom", the movie "The Naked City, Oscar winner Ronald Colman "Life of Riley" character Digger O'Dell, Fred Allen, and voice actors Blanch Stewart and Mel…

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#31-VINTAGE VERSUS THRIFT: What's the Difference & Why Does It Matter? 51:50

4M ago51:50

51:50

Hello 2024! I'm BACK and ready to talk about all the changes I've made since my last episode! In today's episode, I'll be delving into one of the biggest confusions surrounding my vintage shop: "Are you a thrift store or a vintage store?" What does it mean to be a "vintage store" or a "thrift store"? What's the difference between vintage and thrift…

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The Walking Man 34:55

4M ago34:55

34:55

March 7, 1948 - The Walking Man Contest from Truth or Consequences has ended and the secret is out; Jack Benny is The Walking Man. References include Sophie Tucker, Van Johnson and radio shows Stella Dallas, Portia Faces Life, and The Judy Canova Show.

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Doo Wah Ditty (Hit Parade) 33:16

5M ago33:16

33:16

February 29, 1948 - Jack's Girlfriend Gladys Comes To Studio References include the songs "Near You", "The Freedom Train", and "South America Take it Away", the songwriter Stephen Foster, movie star Errol Flynn, former President Grover Cleveland, and for the commercials the Sportsmen spoof Al Jolson singing "Sonny Boy".…

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Monument for Jack (Bob Crosby) 37:57

5M ago37:57

37:57

February 21, 1943 - From Chicago, Jack Benny broadcasts from the Army Air Force's Technical Training Center with guest bandleader Bob Crosby, brother of Bing Crosby. The program is briefly preempted by a message from the OPA about rationing. They mention Fred Allen, Hedy Lamarr and historical Navy Admiral George Dewey.…

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Birthday in Canada 32:08

5M ago32:08

32:08

February 14, 1943 - Jack's Birthday From Toronto, Canada with guest conductor Allan McIver and His All-Canadian Orchestra. References include Prime Minister Mackenzie King, comedian Fred Allen, Halifax-born singer and dancer Ruby Keeler (Or actress Ruby Stevens better known as Barbara Stanwyck) and the song Blues in the Night.…

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Georgie Jessel Hosts 34:00

5M ago34:00

34:00

February 7, 1943 - Jack is late and guest George Jessel subs for Jack. References include Fred Allen (with a clip of Oscar levant talking about playing with Jack Benny at Carnegie Hall), Abbot and Costello, Benny Rubin and Joe Lewis.

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Virginia Bruce 33:07

6M ago33:07

33:07

January 31, 1943 - Broadcast from Quantico Marine Base, Virginia with the actress Virginia Bruce, director Gegory Ratoff and guest band the McFarland twins. References include the movie "Casablanca", and the Casablanca Confrence with FDR and Churchill.

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Scoop Benny, Ace Reporter 32:37

6M ago32:37

32:37

January 23, 1938 - Jack Benny plays a newspaper man in this week's drama. References include detective Charlie Chan, movie stars, Paul Muni, Clark Gable, Robet Taylor, Bing Crasby, Carole Lombard, Greta Garbo and Gale Patrick. Also magazines Field and Stream and Woman's Home Companion.

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Unfinished Mystery (Mighty Lak' a Rose) 32:52

6M ago32:52

32:52

January 16, 1955 - Jack Doesn't Have a Script, adapted from the January, 12, 1941 episode. A very funny episode where Jack Benny talks to his writers and tries to get them to finish the script as the show is on the air. References include, the mumps (a childhood illness), writers Ernest Hemingway and John Steinbeck, comedian Fred Allen, The Hall Jo…

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$64 Question (Benny Goodman) 34:01

6M ago34:01

34:01

January 10, 1943 - The Sixty-Four Dollar Question, Jack Benny is in New York with guest conductor Benny Goodman. Then Jack visits "Take It or Leave It" host Phil Baker to try to get the money he had lost on that game show. References include the wartime Victory Tax, comedians Bob Hope and Fred Allen, stage actress and singer Lillian Russel, the mov…

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Take It Or Leave It - Guest Jack Benny (Bonus) 31:35

6M ago31:35

31:35

November 8, 1942 - Take It Or Leave It was the game show where the prize money doubled with each question. In this bonus episode Jack Benny plays it strait as a contestant.

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Bear Hunting (Maine Stein Song) 31:38

7M ago31:38

31:38

January 3, 1943 - Broadcasting from Bangor, Maine for an audience of soldiers. Guest bandleader Abe Lyman. References include singer Rudy Vallee, boxer Lou Nova, and actresses Hedy Lamarr and Lana Turner.

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Command Performance with Dennis Day and Jack Benny 31:27

7M ago31:27

31:27

December 20, 1945 - Command Performance hosted by Dennis Day with Jack Benny, singer June Christy, novelty band the Hossier Hotshots and movie star Rita Hayworth

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Christmas Department Store (Shirley Temple doll) 31:44

7M ago31:44

31:44

December 12, 1937 - The first Christmas shopping episode! Jack Benny says he is a gambler, then goes Christmas shopping at a department store with Mary. References include punchboards, the rado show "Lum and Abner", Popeye, and Shirley Temple dolls.

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#30- ARE WE THERE YET? Wrapping Up 2023 & What's Coming in 2024! 47:23

7M ago47:23

47:23

Welcome to our LAST EPISODE..... of 2023 :) Owning a vintage shop is hard, but in the year 2023 it's even harder! In today's episode, we'll be talking about what the hell happened this year and what we're going to do about it in 2024. We did things a little differently this year and had to say goodbye to what we're expected to do as a micro-busines…

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The Man Who Came to Dinner (Christmas) 54:08

7M ago54:08

54:08

December 25, 1949 - Jack Benny is the guest star in this radio adaptation of the movie "The Man Who Came to Dinner". Merry Christmas and enjoy the show!

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Tickets to the Game (USC-UCLA) 38:09

8M ago38:09

38:09

November 26, 1950 - Jack tries to buy tickets to the USC-UCLA game. Phil Harris plays a part in an episode of the Lux Radio Theater. References include J Edgar Hoover, Albert Einstein, Ronald Colman, Skitch Henderson, Faye Emerson (and her wardrobe malfunction), the movie "King Solomon's Mines", and the Whiffenpoof song (We are poor little lambs wh…

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Ed Wynn 34:30

8M ago34:30

34:30

November 20, 1949 - Jack goes to rehearsal and runs into TV comedian Ed Wynn and Dennis Day's replacement Larry Stevens. References include General Bradley, the coal strike, the song "Mule Train", the Crosley millions contest, the musical "South Pacific", Al Jolson, Buster Keaton, Margret O'Brien and Keenan Wynn.…

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#29- INSPIRED OR RIPPED OFF? How to Work with Vintage Dealers to Create Inspired Fashion 35:35

8M ago35:35

35:35

Just imagine you're a vendor at a market selling vintage clothing. To get to this market you had to hunt for the inventory, buy supplies and possibly even travel to be a vendor. Now imagine a celebrity in the music and fashion world comes to this market to find "inspiration" for their next collection. This would be a very exciting thing for any sel…

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Flubs and Mistakes (Richard Whorf) 32:39

8M ago32:39

32:39

November 13, 1949 - Last week's mistakes. Jack visits Ronald Coleman on a movie set. The movie was "Champagne for Caesar", directed by Richard Whorf. References include the song "Mule Train", the Notre Dame college football team, comedian Red Skelton, and orchestra conductor Arturo Toscanini.

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Yacht Ride (Amos & Andy) 40:59

8M ago40:59

40:59

November 6, 1949 - Jack rides in a yacht and Rochester guest stars on the Amos & Andy program in the episode "Friendly Loan Company". References include the high price of coffee, True Confessions magazine, princess Margret, the song "Mule Train", Popeye cartoons, comedians Milton Berle and Fred Allen, movie stars Gary Cooper, Humphrey Bogart, Errol…

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Halloween (Basil Rathbone) 31:32

9M ago31:32

31:32

November 2, 1941 - Halloween celebration with guest star Basil Rathbone as himself. Jack and the gang are making mischief on Halloween. References include the animal trapper Frank Buck, and movie stars Claudette Colbert, Charles Laughton, Ronald Colman, and Charles Boyer.

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Wife, Doctor and Nurse (The Maxwell) 31:43

9M ago31:43

31:43

October 24, 1937 - Jack Buys the Maxwell and they do thier version of the movie "Wife, Doctor and Nurse" starring Loretta Young, Waren Baxter, and Virginia Bruce. References include the steam-powered vehicle called The Stanley Steamer.

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Jack Fixes Breakfast (Potatoes Are Cheaper) 31:28

9M ago31:28

31:28

October 12, 1947 - Jack's Sponsor Buys Insurance On Him. This is a very funny episode! So funny that the script was reused May 24, 1953. References include the movie "Mother Wore Tights", the burlesque dance Gypsy Rose Lee, and the first televised presidential address in wich Truman asks the American people to conserve food to help feed starving pe…

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Jack What's-His-Name 33:30

9M ago33:30

33:30

October 10, 1937 - Jack Benny and the gang discuss the reviews of last week's opening broadcast. References include Lily Pons, Eddie Cantor, Fred Astaire, movies "Artists and Models", "This Way Please" and "High, Wide and Handsome". Plus Abe Lyman returns.

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#28- TALES FROM A HAUNTED VINTAGE SHOP Part Two! 39:54

9M ago39:54

39:54

Back in Season 1, we did an episode dedicated to the paranormal experiences we've had in the historic building our Brick & Mortar Shop, Carmine & Hayworth Vintage, is located in! In honor the spooky season, here's PART TWO recapping our past experiences as well as new ones! Plus, added history on the building itself and what could possibly be the c…

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Bandleader Abe Lyman 33:03

10M ago33:03

33:03

October 3, 1937 - Beginning Of 4th Season for Jello and we compair the east coast and west coast broadcasts. References include ocean liners, Dracula, actresses Loretta Young and Marline Deitrich, and boxer Jack Dempsey.

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Jack Benny's Father (Waukegan Mayor) 33:16

10M ago33:16

33:16

March 21, 1937 - From New York Jack Benny plays his own father in the story of his life. References include Kenny Baker and Phil Harris' upcoming movie "Turn off the Moon", Minsky's Burlesque nightclub, and old songs "(My) Pony Boy" and "In the Good Old Summertime".

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#27- WHAT I WON: JULIEN'S AUCTIONS Hollywood & Royalty Part Two 1:12:59

10M ago1:12:59

1:12:59

I got such a great response to our episode, "From Stage to Screen..." that I decided to record another episode detailing the LATEST Julien's Auction "Hollywood & Royalty"! In this week's episode, I'll be talking about my latest adventure in Hollywood auctions, my preparation and WHAT I WON! History is so often seen as something that can only be lea…

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Jack Benny's Life Story by Fred Allen 36:45

10M ago36:45

36:45

February 24, 1937 - The Fred Allen Show during the height of the Benny/Allen Feud featured a production all about Jack Benny.

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Terry Phillips (1983 Mel Blanc) 37:14

10M ago37:14

37:14

Terry Phillips is a former CBS reporter who, in 1983 had a chance to interview the great Mel Blanc. Terry is also the producer of a audio drama podcast called Imagine Air Theater, and his new play "Ronald Reagan Saves the World" premiered last week at the Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara, California. Mel Blanc Interview: https://www.youtube.co…

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