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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 Life of Riley: “Wedding Anniversary"
Riley remembers his wedding anniversary...kind of. Originally aired on January 14, 1945. This is episode 53 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Brenda Marshall
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Brenda Marshall. Photo of Brenda Marshall. Rehearsal recording for episode 145 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope…
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My Favorite Husband: “Horseback Riding"
Liz is afraid of horses, but that doesn't stop her from taking riding lessons when George starts spending too much time with a lady rider from his club…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Silver Gloves Boxing"
Riley and Gillis are bragging about their sons again, but this time, the dads really duke it out! Originally aired on January 7, 1945. This is episode 52 of…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Laird Cregar
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Laird Cregar. Photo of Laird Cregar in Heaven Can Wait. Rehearsal recording for episode 142 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob…
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My Favorite Husband: “Gum Machine"
George tries to get Liz to stand up for her rights, so when a gum machine steals her penny, things get messy. Originally aired on April 8, 1949. This is…
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The Life of Riley: “New Year's Eve Party"
Riley invites a soldier to his house for a small New Year's Eve party, but he ends up with more than he expected. Originally aired on December 31, 1944. This…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Buddy Rogers
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Buddy Rogers. Photo of Buddy Rogers, around 1937 Rehearsal recording for episode 141 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope…
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My Favorite Husband: “Charity Review"
Liz volunteers George to perform with her in a show for charity. Will he do it? If so, what will Liz do to make things interesting? Originally aired on March…
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The Life of Riley: “A Guest for Christmas”
Riley brings home his boss's spoiled and nasty son, Roswell, for Christmas, because the boy's mother is in the hospital. It is up to Riley to show him the true…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Babe Ruth at Camp Cooke
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Babe Ruth. Photo of Babe Ruth Episode 140 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on March 3…
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My Favorite Husband: “Mother-in-law”
Hilarity ensues when George's mom comes for an extended stay. Originally aired on March 4, 1949. This is episode 34 of My Favorite Husband. Please email…
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The Life of Riley: “Special Christmas Present"
After lecturing Junior about having patience and waiting until Christmas Day to open gifts, Riley receives one in the mail and not knowing what it is drives…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Patsy Kelly at Camp Roberts
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Patsy Kelly. Photo of Patsy Kelly, around 1935 Rehearsal recording for episode 139 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope…
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My Favorite Husband: “Absentmindedness"
Think you forget too much? Just wait until you hear what Liz forgets! Originally aired on February 25, 1949. This is episode 33 of My Favorite Husband. Please…
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The Life of Riley: “Riley's Mash Note at Night School"
Riley finds a love note in his lunch box while attending night school. Who is his secret admirer? Originally aired on December 10, 1944. This is episode 48 of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope from Camp Haan, CA
Rehearsal recording for episode 138 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/15/1942 and the program originally aired on February 17, 1942…
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My Favorite Husband: “April Fool's Day"
Liz's April Fool's prank backfires, as usual. Originally aired on April 1, 1949. This is episode 38 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments…
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The Life of Riley: “Most Popular Boy"
Riley and Gillis are at it again! This time they are arguing over whose son is more popular. Originally aired on December 3, 1944. This is episode 47 of The…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Billie Burke
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Billie Burke. Photo of Billie Burke, around 1935 Rehearsal recording for episode 137 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope…
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My Favorite Husband: “Secretarial School"
Liz tries to prove to George that she can hold down a job. Originally aired on February 18, 1949. This is episode 32 of My Favorite Husband. Please email…
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The Life of Riley: “Bridesmaid Babs"
Riley sends Peg and Babs off to San Francisco so Babs can be in her best friend's wedding. Can Riley survive the gossipy neighbors? Originally aired on…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope from March Air Field
Bob and his regular troupe of singers and comedians bring the show to March Air Field to entertain the troops. Rehearsal recording for episode 136 of The…
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My Favorite Husband: “Speech for a Civic Organization"
Liz is trying to improve herself by using big words and learning about bees. When she has to speak at a civic organization, her self-improvement doesn't last…
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The Life of Riley: “Turkey Hunt"
Gillis starts bragging about how he shoots his own turkey every Thanksgiving, which makes Riley feel like he has to prove he's better at something he's never…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Edward Everett Horton
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Edward Everett Horton. Photo of Edward Everett Horton Rehearsal recording for episode 134 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob…
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My Favorite Husband: “The Absolute Truth"
Liz and George make a bet to see who can go 24 hours with only telling the absolute truth. Originally aired on January 21, 1949. This is episode 28 of My…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Big Football Bet"
Riley and Gillis are at it again, and make a bet about which of their son's football teams will win the big game. Originally aired on November 12, 1944. This…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Jack Haley
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jack Haley. Photo of Jack Haley Rehearsal recording for episode 132 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on…
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My Favorite Husband: “Marriage License Error"
Liz and George find a typo on their marriage license. Does that mean their not really married? Originally aired on January 21, 1949. This is episode 28 of My…
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The Life of Riley: “Piano Lessons for Junior"
Riley insists that Junior take piano lessons after co-worker, Gillis, brags about what a great piano player his son, Egbert, is. Originally aired on November…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Reginald Gardiner
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Reginald Gardiner. Photo of Reginald Gardiner Rehearsal recording for episode 131 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope…
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My Favorite Husband: “Piano and Violin Lessons"
Liz and George compete to see who is the better musician. Originally aired on January 14, 1949. This is episode 27 of My Favorite Husband. Please email…
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The Life of Riley: “Halloween Haunted House"
Riley loves Halloween until Junior asks him to spend Halloween in a haunted house. Originally aired on October 29, 1944. This is episode 42 of The Life of…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Madeline Carroll
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Madeline Carroll. Photo of Madeline Carroll Episode 130 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired…
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My Favorite Husband: "Over Budget"
When Liz spends her monthly household budget in less than a week, George says that for the next three weeks they'll all live on what is in the house - beans!…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "The Boss's Son-in-law"
Riley's boss asks Riley to accompany him to meet his new son-in-law because he wants Riley's opinion as to whether he should support or fight his daughter's…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Frances Langford
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Frances Langford. Photo of Frances Langford, sometime around 1946 Rehearsal recording for episode 128 of The Pepsodent Show…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: "Valentine's Day"
Liz tries to help Katy deliver her Valentine when things get all messed up. Originally aired on February 11, 1949. This is episode 31 of My Favorite Husband…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Muley's Surprise Party for Riley"
Riley gets depressed when he thinks his best-friend, Muley, is throwing a party, but purposely NOT inviting him. Originally aired on October 8, 1944. This is…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Betty Hutton (3rd appearance)
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Betty Hutton in her 3rd appearance. Photo of Henry Morgenthau, Jr. U.S. Secretary of Treasury, 1932-1945 Rehearsal recording…
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My Favorite Husband: “Numerology"
Will numbers help Liz and George avoid an increase in their rent? Originally aired on December 25, 1948. This is episode 24 of My Favorite Husband. Please…
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BONUS - The Life of Riley: “Houseboat Vacation 1 & 2"
This podcast contains two of the four shows on the Riley’s 4 week houseboat vacation. The last two episodes of the four are missing and the end of the second…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Making Each Other Jealous"
Peg's old-flame is in town and wants to see her. Is Peg going to jilt Riley because of his lack of attention towards her? Originally aired on September 24…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Adolphe Menjou
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Adolphe Menjou. Photo of Adolphe Menjou. Rehearsal recording for episode 125 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope…
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My Favorite Husband: “Liz's New Dress"
Liz wants a new dress for a party, but George tries to find a way out of having to spend the money. Originally aired on December 18, 1948. This is episode 23…
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The Life of Riley: “Riley the Matchmaker”
Riley tries to get rid of Uncle Buckley by attempting to fix him up with Waldo's snooty aunt. Originally aired on June 25, 1944. This is episode 24 of The Life…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Betty Hutton
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Betty Hutton. Photo of Betty Hutton in Annie Get Your Gun, 1950. Rehearsal recording for episode 124 of The Pepsodent Show…
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My Favorite Husband: “Be Your Husband's Best Friend”
Liz tries to improve her marriage by being George's best friend. Originally aired on December 4, 1948. This is episode 21 of My Favorite Husband. Please email…
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The Life of Riley: “Fish Story"
Riley catches a huge fish and it ends up being on 'whopper' of a tale! Originally aired on June 4, 1944. This is episode 21 of The Life of Riley. Please email…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Humphrey Bogart
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Humphrey Bogart. Photo of Humphrey Bogart, 1940. Originally aired on June 3, 1941. This is episode 115 of The Pepsodent Show…
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My Favorite Husband: "Is There A Baby In The House?"
Liz volunteers to babysit for the new neighbors. Originally aired on November 27, 1948. This is episode 20 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and…
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The Life of Riley: “Riley Fixes Dinner for Mother's Day"
Will Riley be able to pull off dinner for Peg on Mother’s Day? Originally aired on May 14, 1944. This is episode 18 of The Life of Riley. Please email…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Hedda Hopper
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Hedda Hopper. Photo of Hedda Hopper. Originally aired on April 15, 1941. This is episode 108 of The Pepsodent Show starring…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “George Attends a Teenage Dance”
Liz’s matchmaking ends up getting George a date for a teenage dance. Originally aired on November 20, 1948. This is episode 19 of My Favorite Husband. Please…
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The Life of Riley: “The Dog Catcher”
Uncle Buckley has been with the Riley’s for only a short time, but he’s managed to convince the crooked mayor to fire the dog catcher. Will the streets be made…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Kate Smith
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Kate Smith. Photo of Kate Smith. Originally aired on April 1, 1941. This is episode 106 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
My Favorite Husband: “The Driving Lesson”
George tries to teach Liz to drive. Originally aired on November 13, 1948. This is episode 18 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to…
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The Life of Riley: "Baxter Goes to New York"
When Uncle Baxter gets a letter from his brother, Buckley, in NYC, Riley sees an opportunity to send Baxter to his brother. Can he pull it off or will Baxter…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioThe Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Dizzy Dean
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Dizzy Dean. Photo of Dizzy Dean on Cover of Time, April 15, 1935. Originally aired on March 11, 1941. This is episode 103 of…