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Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
A podcast featuring old time radio comedy shows in original broadcast order with commentary.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
Episodes
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
August 2026 Rerun #8 The Aldrich Family "Generous Gentleman Movie"
Henry tries to be helpful and generous to everyone he meets - with disastrous results. Originally aired on September 5, 1940. This is episode 60 of The Aldrich…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
August 2026 Rerun #7 Mr. Blandings "New State Highway"
Jim and Muriel Blandings find out their brand new dream house is set to be demolished. This was the audition show for the new series. It originally aired on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
August 2026 Rerun #6 The Life of Riley "Riley Wont Let Peg Help Jr With Homework"
Chester A. Riley tries to help Junior with his algebra.Originally aired on April 1, 1949. This is episode 239 of The Life of Riley.Become a supporter of this…
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August 2026 Rerun #5 The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest Frank Sinatra
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Frank Sinatra.Episode 254 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope.The program originally aired on February 27, 1945.Become a…
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August 2026 Rerun #4 My Favorite Husband "Selling Dresses"
Enjoy this rerun of a classic show from the past episodes of My Favorite Husband.George makes Liz return a dress she bought. Originally aired on May 28, 1950…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
August 2026 Rerun #3 The Life Of Riley "Silver Gloves Boxing"
Enjoy this rerun of a classic show from the past episodes of The Life Of Riley.Riley and Gillis are bragging about their sons again, but this time, the dads…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
August 2026 Rerun #2 The Pepsodent Show, starring Bob Hope with Guest, Humphrey Bogart
Enjoy this rerun of a classic show from the past episodes of The Pepsodent Show, starring Bob Hope.Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Humphrey Bogart. Originally…
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August 2026 Rerun #1 My Favorite Husband "Babysitting"
Enjoy this rerun of a classic show from the past episodes of My Favorite Husband.Liz spends all the money that was supposed to be saved for…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Archie’s Raise"
Archie talks Duffy into giving him a raise so he can get married. Then Archie’s supposed sweetheart pulls a double-cross.Originally aired on May 18, 1945. This…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioThe Jack Benny Show - "Scoop Benny, Ace Reporter"
Jello again. This time, Jack Benny plays a high-powered editor of a newspaper that needs more help than the staff can provide.Episode 281 of The Jack Benny…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Father of the Year"
Betty, Bud, and Kathy want to enter their dad into a Father of the Year contest, but they can’t figure out how to write about him in 25 words or…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "John Garfield Stars in Fish and Fantasy"
A burlesque show across the street is stealing all of Duffy’s business. So, Archie writes a play entitled, Fish and Fantasy, for guest, John Garfield, to star…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Driving Back from San Francisco"
Jello again. In this episode we get to listen in on Jack, Mary, and Rochester as they drive back from San Francisco in the old Maxwell. But that is not all! We…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Father Knows Best - "The Tie"
A tie is delivered to the Anderson’s home, but Kathy throws the wrapping away so no one knows who sent it.Originally aired on November 1, 1951. This is episode…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Archie Buys a 'Gem' From Finnegan"
Once again, Archie is scheming himself into a pickle.Originally aired on April 20, 1945. This is episode 167 of Duffy's Tavern.Become a supporter of this…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioThe Jack Benny Show - "In San Francisco"
Jello again. Jack and the gang talk about all the things they’ve done in San Francisco and then they go to Chinatown for some chop suey.Episode 279 of The Jack…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Gossip"
The Andersons learn a valuable lesson about just how destructive gossip can be.Originally aired on October 18, 1951. This is episode 94 of Father Knows…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Finnegan, the Millionaire, Who Inherits a Diamond Mine"
When Finnegan gets a letter saying that he inherited a diamond mine, everyone at Duffy’s becomes his best friend.Originally aired on April 6, 1945. This is…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Leaving for San Francisco Next Week"
Jello again. Jack and the gang banter about their New Year’s celebrations and talk about doing the next week’s show from San Francisco.Episode 278 of The Jack…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "The Rug"
Mother’s birthday is coming up and Father wants to surprise her with a very different gift. The only problem is that he can’t find a place to hide…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Archie's All-Star Revue"
Honest Dave promises Archie a laundry list of celebrities to entertain for free. Naturally, things do not go as planned.Originally aired on March 30, 1945…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioThe Jack Benny Show - "Little Red Riding Hood"
Jello again. Jack and the gang do a comedy sketch based on a classic children’s story.Episode 276 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Father Knows Best - "Billiard Table"
Father gets an incredible deal on a used billiard table, much to mother’s vexation. When he rips a hole in the felt, he’s got to figure out how to have it…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Dame May Whitty"
The bank wants to kick Duffy’s Tavern out of the building because it is bringing the neighborhood down. So, Archie hires British actress, Dame May Whitty, to…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Jack Benny Show - "The Big Game"
Jello again. Jack and the gang do a comedy sketch about a football team in an important game.Episode 274 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "A Discussion Of Diet"
When a dietary expert is scheduled to speak to a local club, Jim goes all out to try the healthy new diet.Originally aired on September 20, 1951. This is…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Pat O'Brien"
Archie is trying to throw a party for the Duffy’s wedding anniversary, but where is Duffy?Originally aired on March 16, 1945. This is episode 163 of Duffy's…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Jack Benny Show - "Jack Cooked the Turkey"
Jello again. Jack and the gang talk about Jack’s Thanksgiving feast, and Jack decides to sell his Maxwell.Episode 273 of The Jack Benny Show. The program…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Father Knows Best - "The Circus"
Originally aired on September 13, 1951. This is episode 90 of Father Knows Best.Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: George Sanders"
Originally aired on February 23, 1945. This is episode 160 of Duffy's Tavern.Become a supporter of this podcast…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Lost Horizon"
Episode 272 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on November 21, 1937.Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Father Knows Best - "Saving Money to Buy a Boat"
Originally aired on September 6, 1951. This is episode 89 of Father Knows Best.Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Sonny Tufts"
Originally aired on February 2, 1945. This is episode 157 of Duffy's Tavern.Become a supporter of this podcast…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Another Chapter in Life of Buck Benny"
Episode 270 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on November 7, 1937.Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Father Knows Best - "The Meaning of Freedom"
Originally aired on July 5, 1951. This is episode 88 of Father Knows Best.Become a supporter of this podcast…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Linda Darnell"
Originally aired on January 19, 1945. This is episode 155 of Duffy's Tavern.Become a supporter of this podcast…
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The Jack Benny Show - "The Devine Farm"
Jello again. Jack and the gang get invited to a Halloween Hoedown at Andy Divine’s farm.Episode 269 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Father Knows Best - "Wedding Preparation"
Betty decides to get married at the tender age of 17.Originally aired on June 28, 1951. This is episode 87 of Father Knows Best.Become a supporter of this…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Boris Karloff"
There’s a huge push to get people to buy war bonds, so Archie writes a play for their guest, Boris Karloff, to star in. He is sure it will be an incredible…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioThe Jack Benny Show - "Jack Buys the Maxwell"
Jello again. Jack and the gang give us a dramatic medical emergency adaptation. Meanwhile, everyone is flabbergasted that Jack traded in his old car for a…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Father Knows Best - "Mother Drives a Car"
The family tries to teach Mother how to drive a car so she can take injured veterans to a nearby town for a series of dances.Originally aired on June 21, 1951…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Sydney Greenstreet"
When Sydney Greenstreet visits Duffy’s Tavern, Archie gets him to help con a con man.Originally aired on December 15, 1944. This is episode 150 of Duffy's…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Starring Jack Whats-His-Name"
Jello again. Jack and the gang are trying to get back in the swing of things after a 2-month summer vacation, but this time they get visits from three…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Father’s Day Picnic"
When all the men in Springfield find out that there are some incredible prizes for winning the races at the Father’s Day Picnic, they go all out to get…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Larry Adler"
Archie is at it again! This time he tries to get Duffy’s guest, Larry Adler, a great harmonica player, to join the musical act at Duffy’s.Originally aired on…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Guest: Abe Lyman"
Jello again. Jack and the gang are back from vacation, but a visit from band leader, Abe Lyman, ruins everyone’s mood.Episode 265 of The Jack Benny Show. The…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Going to New York"
Father tells the family that he has received a big promotion. When they learn that they’ll all have to move to New York City, however, well, some people get…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Harold Peary"
Archie tries to get Duffy’s guest, Harold Peary, AKA The Great Gildersleeve, to invest in a new floor show at Duffy’s. Instead of falling for Archie’s scheme…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Last Show of the Season"
Jello again. Jack and the gang say goodbye for the summer in this episode entitled “Last Show of the Season.”Episode 264 of The Jack Benny Show. The program…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Anniversary Event"
Mother is on cloud nine because she is convinced that Father has remembered some super-important romantic event. The only problem is that he has absolutely no…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Robert Benchley"
Archie gets Duffy’s guest, Robert Benchley, to introduce the show’s new singer, Bob Graham. And what a speech he gives!Originally aired on November 10, 1944…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Jack's Movie"
Jello again. This time, everyone goes to Paramount studios to see Jack make his movie.Episode 263 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Locked Out of the House"
Mr. Gribble invited the whole family to his box at the tennis match. So, Father is busy trying to motivate his family to get ready quickly so they will not be…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Gene Tierney"
Archie tries to win the heart of the beautiful movie star, Gene Tierney.Originally aired on Sptember 22, 1944. This is episode 138 of Duffy's Tavern.Become a…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Mary's Movie"
Jello again. Jack and the gang take a trip to the Paramount studios to see Mary make her movie.Episode 262 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Father Knows Best - "Junk Around the House"
Father is tired of everyone bringing junk home and claiming they got a magnificent bargain. So, he tries to beat them at their own game.Originally aired on May…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Rudy Vallée"
Crooner, Rudy Vallée, has begun a new radio show and Archie thinks that Vallée could broadcast from Duffy’s, thereby giving the tavern a boost.Originally aired…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Jack Benny Show - "Death at Midnight, Part Two"
Jello again. Jack lost the diamond wristwatch that Phil Harris gave him for Christmas. Unfortunately, Jack finds out there is more to the story of this…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Father Knows Best - "A Missing Salesman"
Spring cleaning is in full swing at the Anderson’s. It all gets pushed aside when Jim finds out an important potential client is supposed to show up for a…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Ransom Sherman"
When Duffy won’t give Archie a raise, Archie thinks he can get a job on Ransom Sherman’s new radio show, Nitwit Court.Originally aired on June 27, 1944. This…