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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
Special: Bob Hope as Host of Command Performance
Jane Russell and Bob Hope on set of Command Performance, 1945. This program originally aired on July 7, 1942. Please email questions and comments to…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Babysitting"
Liz spends all the money that was supposed to be saved for Christmas. Originally aired on November 11, 1949. This is episode 62 of My Favorite Husband. Please…
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The Life of Riley: “Job Promotion Exam"
Riley is caught cheating on an exam for a promotion at his work. He insists he didn't cheat, but can he prove it? Originally aired on December 8, 1945. This is…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Bobby Jones
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Bobby Jones. Photo of Bobby Jones Episode 151 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on May 26…
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My Favorite Husband: “Mother-in-law...Again"
Liz goes nuts when George's mother moves in. Originally aired on November 04, 1949. This is episode 61 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and…
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The Life of Riley: “BPLA Lodge Election"
Riley is conned into throwing the election for BPLA president. Can Junior save the day? Originally aired on December 1, 1945. This is episode 89 of The Life of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Lum and Abner
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Lum and Abner. Photo of Lum and Abner, 1949. Episode 217 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Halloween Surprise Party"
Liz gets bent out of shape when she thinks the Atterburys didn't invite them to their party. Originally aired on October 28, 1949. This is episode 60 of My…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Will Babs Marry Simon?"
Will Riley's dislike of Simon force Babs to elope with Simon? Originally aired on November 24, 1945. This is episode 88 of The Life of Riley. Please email…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Carole Landis
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Carole Landis. Photo of Carole Landis Episode 216 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on…
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My Favorite Husband: “Superstition"
George gets fed up with all of Liz's superstitious behavior. Originally aired on October 21, 1949. This is episode 59 of My Favorite Husband. Please email…
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The Life of Riley: “Roswell Visits"
Riley tries to do a favor for his boss by inviting Roswell, his boss's son, for the weekend. Originally aired on November 3, 1945. This is episode 85 of The…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Ginger Rogers
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Ginger Rogers. Photo of Ginger Rogers Episode 214 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Ordering a Television Set"
Liz tries to get George to buy a TV. Originally aired on October 14, 1949. This is episode 58 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to…
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The Life of Riley: “The Football Game"
When Riley thinks that Junior is taking a bribe to throw the football game, his solution is much worse than the supposed crime. Originally aired on October 27…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Gary Cooper
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Gary Cooper. Photo of Gary Cooper Episode 209 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on January…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “George Tries for a Raise"
Liz tries to get George's boss to give him a raise. Originally aired on October 7, 1949. This is episode 57 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and…
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The Life of Riley: “Sidney Monahan Is A House Guest"
Peg's old flame, Sidney Monahan, comes for a visit and Riley gets jealous. Originally aired on October 20, 1945. This is episode 83 of The Life of Riley…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Cary Grant
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Cary Grant. Photo of Cary Grant, 1941 Episode 208 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Women's Club Election"
Liz gets elected to a position in her club, which she can't even do at home. Originally aired on September 30, 1949. This is episode 56 of My Favorite Husband…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Riley Refuses to Let Babs See Simon"
When Riley won't let Simon date Babs, Simon threatens to jump off the Santa Monica pier. Originally aired on October 6, 1945. This is episode 81 of The Life of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Jane Wyman
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jane Wyman. Photo of Jane Wyman Photo of Wyman and Reagan Episode 200 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “The Attic"
Liz and George go up to the attic to find his old ukulele, but they forget about the lock on the door. Originally aired on September 23, 1949. This is episode…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Change of Time"
Riley tries to help his boss land a big contract, but his sense of time gets a little messed up. Originally aired on September 29, 1945. This is episode 80 of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Orson Welles
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Orson Welles. Picture of Orson Welles and Rita Hayworth in 1943. Episode 195 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The…
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My Favorite Husband: “Baseball"
Liz wants to play on George's baseball team at the company picnic. Originally aired on September 16, 1949. This is episode 54 of My Favorite Husband. Please…
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The Life of Riley: “Junior Is Head of the Household"
Riley and Junior butt heads when Junior wants to quit school and get a job. Originally aired on September 22, 1945. This is episode 79 of The Life of Riley…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Bing Crosby
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Bing Crosby. Photo of Bing Crosby Photo of Bing Crosby and Bob Hope in The Road to Morocco Episode 194 of The Pepsodent Show…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “The Elves"
George and Liz return from summer vacation to find new neighbors, one of whom is a very imaginative little girl. Originally aired on September 2, 1949. This is…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Feud With Gillis Over Junior’s Goat"
Riley is determined to get even with Gillis when he thinks Gillis is keeping a goat as a pet, just to annoy him. Originally aired on September 15, 1945. This…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Virginia Bruce
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Virginia Bruce. Photo of Virginia Bruce Rehearsal recording for episode 184 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Reminiscing"
George and Liz remember some of the funniest moments from Season One. Originally aired on July 1, 1949. This is episode 51 of My Favorite Husband. Please email…
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The Life of Riley: “Lay-offs"
Is Riley going to lose his job? Originally aired on September 8, 1945. This is episode 77 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Herbert Marshall
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Herbert Marshall. Photo of Herbert Marshall Rehearsal recording for episode 183 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Liz Changes Her Mind"
George tries to get Liz to stop changing her mind and begin following through on what she's started. Originally aired on June 24, 1949. This is episode 50 of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Riley’s Mother-in-law Visits"
Riley freaks out when he listens to Gillis explain what happens when a mother-in-law comes for a visit. Originally aired on May 13, 1945. This is episode 69 of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, James Cagney
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, James Cagney. Photo of James Cagney Rehearsal recording for episode 179 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Television"
George thinks he can do just as good a job fixing a set as a certified TV repairman. Originally aired on June 17, 1949. This is episode 49 of My Favorite…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Riley is a Pal to Junior"
Riley wants to be Junior's friend, but it may be harder than he thinks. Originally aired on March 18, 1945. This is episode 62 of The Life of Riley. Please…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Paulette Goddard, Dorothy Lamour, Veronica Lake
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Paulette Goddard, Dorothy Lamour, Veronica Lake. Photo of Dorothy Lamour in Road to Morocco. Photo of Paulette Goddard. Photo…
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My Favorite Husband: “Hair Dyed"
Liz tries to kick the gossip habit with little success. She learns her lesson, however, when her hair stylist accidentally dyes her hair black. Originally…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Expectant Fathers"
An expectant father gets a lesson in how to cope from the Rileys. Originally aired on March 4, 1945. This is episode 60 of The Life of Riley. Please email…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Rita Hayworth
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Rita Hayworth Photo of Rita Hayworth in "Gilda" - 1946. Episode 170 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Liz in the Hospital"
It is OK when George is the one who has to see the doctor, but when the Liz has to get her tonsils out... Originally aired on May 27, 1949. This is episode 46…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Riley Helps Luigi Pass English Exam"
Riley takes the rap for cheating at night school so his friend, Luigi, can pass the class. Originally aired on February 25, 1945. This is episode 59 of The…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope
Episode 169 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on December 29, 1942. Please email questions and comments to…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Anniversary Presents"
George and Liz celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Originally aired on May 13, 1949. This is episode 44 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Riley Trains Junior's Dog"
Junior wants a puppy. You can imagine what happens next! Originally aired on February 11, 1945. This is episode 57 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Bette Davis
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Bette Davis Photo of Bette Davis Episode 158 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on October…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
100th Episode Special: Don Juan Quilligan
Special episode celebrating the 100th regular podcast. Originally aired on February 11, 1946. This was an episode of The Screen Guild Theater. William Bendix…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Getting Old"
George has to convince Liz that she is not old and ugly. Originally aired on May 20, 1949. This is episode 45 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions…
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The Life of Riley: “The BPLA Initiates a New Member"
After Riley's lodge welcomes a new member, Riley brags about what great pals the lodge brothers are. Then Gillis and Muley run into each other's cars…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Claudette Colbert
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Claudette Colbert. Photo of Claudette Colbert Episode 148 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Overweight"
George bets his boss that Liz can lose more weight than his boss's wife. Originally aired on May 6, 1949. This is episode 43 of My Favorite Husband. Please…
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The Life of Riley: “Five Dollars is Missing"
When five dollars goes missing, Riley goes all out to find and punish the culprit. Originally aired on January 28, 1945. This is episode 55 of The Life of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Vera Vague
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Vera Vague. Photo of Vera Vague Rehearsal recording for episode 147 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “Vacation Time"
Liz and George have very different ideas about the perfect vacation. Originally aired on April 29, 1949. This is episode 42 of My Favorite Husband. Please…
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The Life of Riley: "Riley Takes Phone Booth Nickels"
When the payphone gives Riley an unexpected jackpot of 85 cents in nickels, he's not quite sure what to do. Originally aired on January 21, 1945. This is…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Rita Hayworth
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Rita Hayworth. Photo of Rita Hayworth. Rehearsal recording for episode 146 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording…
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My Favorite Husband: “Time Budgeting"
When Liz causes them to be massively late to dinner at his boss's house, George put Liz on a time budget. Originally aired on April 22, 1949. This is episode…