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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
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Carol Richards
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Carol Richards. Photo of Carol Richards Episode 308 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Christmas Stag"
Photo of Bea Benaderet, 1966 Liz and Iris want to attend their husband's annual 'guys only' Christmas dinner. Originally aired on December 23, 1950. This is…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Riley, Switched at Birth"
Riley thinks he was switched at birth and sent home with the wrong parents. Originally aired on February 1, 1947. This is episode 142 of The Life of Riley…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “The Firehouse Benefit Play"
Jim gets roped into acting in a community play. This was the 21st show in the series. It originally aired on June 10, 1951. Please email questions and comments…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Brenda and Cobina
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Brenda and Cobina. Cobina, Colonna, Hope, and Brenda. Episode 298 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program…
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My Favorite Husband: “Christmas Card Pictures"
George and Liz have a terrible time trying to pick out Christmas cards to send. Originally aired on December 16, 1950. This is episode 110 of My Favorite…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Riley’s Honeymoon"
Peg shares the 'real' story of what happened on their honeymoon. Originally aired on January 25, 1947. This is episode 141 of The Life of Riley. Please email…
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Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “The Blandings' Tenth Anniversary"
Jim tries remember exactly which anniversary he is supposed to be celebrating. This was the 17th show in the series. It originally aired on May 13, 1951…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Sydney Greenstreet and Shirley Ross
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Sydney Greenstreet and Shirley Ross. Shirley Ross Sydney Greenstreet Episode 297 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The…
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My Favorite Husband: “Trying To Cash The Prize Check"
Liz tries to win $500 from a radio game show. Originally aired on December 9, 1950. This is episode 109 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and…
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The Life of Riley: “Riley and Simon are Business Partners"
Riley thinks Simon has a lot of money in the bank, so he asks him to be a business partner. Originally aired on January 18, 1947. This is episode 140 of The…
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Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Rebuilding The Old Barn"
Jim tries to fix the old barn by himself. This was the 16th show in the series. It originally aired on May 6, 1951. Please email questions and comments to…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Frank J. Lausche
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Frank J. Lausche, Governor of Ohio. Photo of Frank J. Lausche Episode 295 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Marrying Off Peggy Martin"
Liz tries to play matchmaker with a business contact of George's. Originally aired on December 2, 1950. This is episode 108 of My Favorite Husband. Please…
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The Life of Riley: “Efficiency Expert"
Riley gets a surprise when the new assistant to the efficiency expert comes to work. Originally aired on January 11, 1947. This is episode 139 of The Life of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Hiking With The Youth Group"
Jim and Muriel get chosen to lead the kids of the town on a hike. Photo of Gale Gordon This was the 15th show in the series. It originally aired on April 29…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Sonny Tufts
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Sonny Tufts Photo of Sonny Tufts Episode 294 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on March…
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My Favorite Husband: “Liz Goes to Night School"
Liz gets selected to represent her night school in a math competition. Originally aired on November 18, 1950. This is episode 106 of My Favorite Husband…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “New Year's Eve"
Riley tries to get a date for Babs on New Year's Eve. Originally aired on December 28, 1946. This is episode 137 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions…
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Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Lily Lamar"
Jim Blandings is reluctant to see an old friend from college. This was the 14th show in the series. It originally aired on April 22, 1951. Please email…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, David Niven
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, David Niven Photo of David Niven Episode 293 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on March 5…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Liz's Birthday"
Liz is heartbroken when George forgets her birthday. Originally aired on November 4, 1950. This is episode 104 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions…
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The Life of Riley: “Riley Gets Medical Advice from Simon’s Uncle"
Riley hurt his leg, but doesn't want to pay to see a doctor. Originally aired on November 30, 1946. This is episode 133 of The Life of Riley. Please email…
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Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Twin Oaks Lodge"
The Blandings decide to get away from it all at the same place where they spent their honeymoon. This was the 12th show in the series. It originally aired on…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Tyrone Power
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Tyrone Power Photo of Tyrone Power Episode 291 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on…
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My Favorite Husband: “Safety Drive"
Liz gets into a car accident. Originally aired on October 21, 1950. This is episode 102 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Riley the Football Hero"
Riley doesn't think it is a big deal when he tells a white lie that he used to play professional football. Originally aired on November 23, 1946. This is…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Jim is Justice of the Peace"
Jim is suckered into being Justice of the Peace for a day, but ends up liking the job. This was the 11th show in the series. It originally aired on April 1…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Frank Sinatra
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Frank Sinatra. Photo of Frank Sinatra Episode 288 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Liz Cooks Dinner for Twelve"
Liz gets roped into making dinner for twelve people. Originally aired on October 14, 1950. This is episode 101 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions…
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The Life of Riley: “Music Brings Riley And Peg Together"
When Junior has girl problems, Riley and Peg tell him a story. Originally aired on November 16, 1946. This is episode 131 of The Life of Riley. Please email…
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Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Selling the House"
Jim and Muriel get second thoughts about the house. Photo of Betsy Drake This was the ninth show in the series. It originally aired on March 18, 1951. Please…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Wayne Morris
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Wayne Morris. Photo of Wayne Morris Episode 282 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on…
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My Favorite Husband: “Liz Becomes a Sculptress"
Liz decides to take up a new hobby, until George decides to take one up, too. Originally aired on October 7, 1950. This is episode 100 of My Favorite Husband…
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200th+ Episode Special - The Man Called X
The Man Called X goes into Berlin to get a Nazi. Originally aired on March 3, 1945. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com. Like us…
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The Life of Riley: “Egbert and Junior Go To Boy Scout Camp"
When Junior and Egbert go to camp, Riley and Gillis miss their boys too much! Originally aired on November 9, 1946. This is episode 130 of The Life of Riley…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Jim is on TV"
Jim's hatred of television changes once he is invited to be on a TV program. This was the sixth show in the series. It originally aired on February 25, 1951…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Herbert Marshall
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Herbert Marshall. Photo of Herbert Marshall Episode 281 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Patron Bonus Video - Introduction
This video explains how the Patron Bonus Videos work and introduces the first video series. To view the videos, go to…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Gossip"
Liz tries to stop listening to gossip. Originally aired on September 9, 1950. This is episode 96 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to…
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The Life of Riley: “Riley and Peg Both Run for Park Supervisor"
When Peg decides to run against a corrupt park superintendent, a political boss gets Riley to run against her. Originally aired on November 2, 1946. This is…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Measles"
Cary Grant in 1941 Jim's extra day off is ruined when his daughters are sent home from school with either measles or athlete's foot. This was the second show…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Jimmy Durante
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jimmy Durante Photo of Jimmy Durante Episode 280 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on…
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My Favorite Husband: “Old Clothes Sold to Junk Man"
Liz and Iris get fed up with their husbands' taste in casual clothing. Originally aired on September 2, 1950. This is episode 95 of My Favorite Husband. Please…
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The Life of Riley: “Job in South America"
When Riley tries to get his foreman sent to South America, he gets a surprise of his own. Originally aired on October 26, 1946. This is episode 128 of The Life…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - "The New State Highway"
Photo of Cary Grant and Betsy Drake Jim and Muriel Blandings find out their brand new dream house is set to be demolished. This was the audition show for the…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Peggy Ryan & Red Skelton
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Peggy Ryan & Red Skelton. Photo of Peggy Ryan Photo of Red Skelton Episode 279 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The…
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My Favorite Husband: “Dance Lessons"
Liz and Iris make their Husbands go to dance lessons. Originally aired on June 25, 1950. This is episode 94 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and…
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The Life of Riley: “Riley Sues the Bus Company"
When Riley gets tossed off a bus, he decides to take them to court. Originally aired on October 19, 1946. This is episode 127 of The Life of Riley. Please…
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The Bob Hope Show with Guest, Joe E. Brown
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Joe E. Brown. Joe E. Brown and Jack Lemmon in "Some Like It Hot" Episode 278 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Be a Pal"
Liz tries to be George's pal. Originally aired on June 18, 1950. This is episode 93 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to…
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The Life of Riley: “The School Formal Dance"
Babs needs a formal dress for the school dance and Riley tries to help her out. Originally aired on October 12, 1946. This is episode 126 of The Life of Riley…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Guest, Jackie Coogan
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jackie Coogan Photo of Jackie Coogan in The Kid Photo of Jackie Coogan during WWII Photo of Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester in…
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My Favorite Husband: “Liz Learns to Swim"
Liz learns to swim so George will take her to the beach. Originally aired on June 11, 1950. This is episode 92 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions…
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The Life of Riley: “Good Neighbor Week"
Riley and Gillis each receive an award for being such good neighbors. Originally aired on October 5, 1946. This is episode 125 of The Life of Riley. Please…
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The Bob Hope Show with Guest, Victor Mature
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Victor Mature Photo of Victor Mature Episode 276 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “George is Messy"
Liz tries to teach George a lesson in cleanliness. Originally aired on June 4, 1950. This is episode 91 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and…
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The Life of Riley: “Riley Hides on a Boat"
Riley and Waldo stowaway on a boat they believe Simon and Babs are using to elope. Originally aired on September 21, 1946. This is episode 123 of The Life of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show from the Santa Ana Separation Center
Episode 275 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on October 23, 1945. Please email questions and comments to…
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My Favorite Husband: “Selling Dresses"
George makes Liz return a dress she bought. Originally aired on May 28, 1950. This is episode 90 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to…