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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 RadioChristmas 2018 Special Episode - “Palm Beach Santa Claus”
Special episode celebrating Christmas Day, 2018. Originally aired on July 24, 1949. This was an episode of The Damon Runyon Theater. Fatso Zimpf gets a job as…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioMy Favorite Husband: “Katy and Roscoe"
Katy, the Cugat's maid, has been telling her long-distance romance that she was rich. Can Liz convince Roscoe that she's the maid and Katy is her employer? It…
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The Life of Riley: Proxy Wedding, part 2
Riley’s best friend who is off fighting in WWII writes and asks Riley to act as his proxy for his wedding. This is the conclusion of a two-parter. Originally…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Basil Rathbone
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Basil Rathbone. Picture of Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes. Originally aired on January 28, 1941. This is episode 97 of The…
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My Favorite Husband: “The Quiz Show”
How can Liz get a new electric dishwasher when George won't buy one? Simple - go on a quiz show and win one. Originally aired on October 23, 1948. This is…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioThe Life of Riley: Proxy Wedding, part 1
Riley’s best friend, who is off fighting the Nazi’s in WWII, writes and asks Riley to act as his proxy for his wedding. Originally aired on April 16, 1944…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioThe Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope - Bob's Toy Store Rehearsal
Rehearsal on 12/10/39 of show to be aired on December 12, 1939. This is episode 51 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Please email questions and comments…
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My Favorite Husband: “Liz Sells Dresses"
Liz figures out how to make her money go farther after George makes her return a dress. Originally aired on October 16, 1948. This is episode 14 of My Favorite…
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The Life of Riley: Riley is the Best Dressed Man
Baxter is convinced that he can win the award for being the best dressed man at the annual Easter Parade - if only he had the right clothes. Originally aired…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Betty Grable and Jackie Coogan
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Betty Grable and Jackie Coogan. Picture of Jackie Coogan and Betty Grable, 1938. Most popular pin-up girl of the 1940's…
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My Favorite Husband: “Young Matron League Play”
George finds out that Liz is in the play and finds a clever way to surprise her. Originally aired on October 9, 1948. This is episode 13 of My Favorite…
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The Life of Riley: Riley's Birthday
Riley thinks that Uncle Baxter is throwing a party at Riley’s home and at Riley’s expense, but not inviting him. So Riley and his new friend, Waldo, set out to…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Judy Garland
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Judy Garland. Picture of Judy Garland, 1938. Originally aired on March 7, 1939. This is episode 24 of The Pepsodent Show…
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My Favorite Husband: “Young Matron League Tryouts"
Liz secretly tries out for a role in the Young Matron's League play in an attempt to impress visiting Hollywood director Anatole Brodney. Originally aired on…
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The Life of Riley: The Barber Chair
Riley hopes that Uncle Baxter will rekindle an old flame with a wealthy dowager so he can have Baxter’s room as a den, after the marriage. But is he premature…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Lum and Abner
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Lum and Abner. Picture of Lum and Abner. Originally aired on December 27, 1938. This is episode 14 of The Pepsodent Show…
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My Favorite Husband: “Knitting Baby Booties"
George and his boss mistakenly think that Liz is going to have a baby. Originally aired on September 24, 1948. This is episode 10 of My Favorite Husband…
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The Life of Riley: Van Planten Theater, Part 1
Bab’s wants to star in a play, but it cost her $25 for acting lessons. When Riley finds out, he rushes to the theater to get the money back. Things don’t go…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Dagwood and Blondie
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Dagwood and Blondie. Picture of Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake. Originally aired on December 20, 1938. This is episode 13 of…
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My Favorite Husband: "Liz and the General"
Liz befriends her eccentric, elderly, neighbor, General Timberlake. Originally aired on September 17, 1948. This is episode 9 of My Favorite Husband. Please…
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The Life of Riley: Telephone Story
The Rileys can’t get a phone in their new house because they’re too far down the list, which is long because of the war. Once again, Uncle Baxter sets up a con…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Chico Marx
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Chico Marx. Picture of Chico Marx. Originally aired on November 8, 1938. This is episode 7 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob…
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My Favorite Husband: "Liz's Mom Has Second Thoughts"
Liz's mother is all set to marry Houston oil man, Dan Carson, but suddenly gets second thoughts. Originally aired on September 3, 1948. This is episode 7 of My…
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The Life of Riley: Riley Rents a House
The Rileys finally rent a house of their own, but when Uncle Baxter starts pulling his old stunts, no one gets to move anywhere! Originally aired on February…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Martha Raye
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Martha Raye. Picture of Bob Hope and Martha Raye. Originally aired on November 1, 1938. This is episode 6 of The Pepsodent…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioSpecial Episode - "War of the Worlds"
Special episode commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Orson Welles' broadcast of "War of the Worlds." Originally aired on October 30, 1938. This was an episode…
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My Favorite Husband: Liz Teaches the Samba.
Liz gets roped into teaching a teenage boy how to samba because his dad is on the board of directors at the bank George works at. Originally aired on August…
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The Life of Riley: The Butler, part 2
Uncle Baxter finds the Riley family a place to stay until they can find something permanent. He just doesn't tell them that they have to be servants…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Olivia de Havilland
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Olivia de Havilland. Picture of Jerry Colonna and Bob Hope. Originally aired on October 4, 1938. This is episode 2 of The…
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My Favorite Husband: The Charity Bazaar Kissing Booth
George and Liz both think helping out the local charity bazaar is a great idea, until each finds out that the other one volunteered to run a kissing booth…
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The Life of Riley: Riley Plans to Build a House
The Riley Family needs a place to live. Husband and father, Chester A. Riley, comes up with a plan to solve their problem. Originally aired on January 16…
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Constance Bennett
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Constance Bennett. Originally aired on September 27, 1938. This is episode 1 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Please…
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My Favorite Husband: "The Portrait Artist"
George pretends to be sick to keep an eye on the handsome artist who is spending all day at the house, painting Liz's portrait. Originally aired on August 6…
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Preview Podcast #4
This is the fourth and final preview podcast to introduce the public to the Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio podcast. The podcast will officially begin on…
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Preview Podcast #3
This is the third of four preview podcasts to introduce the public to the Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio podcast. The podcast will officially begin on…
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Preview Podcast #2
This is the second of several preview podcasts to introduce the public to the Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio podcast. The podcast will officially begin on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Preview Podcast #1
This is the first of several preview podcasts to introduce the public to the Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio podcast. The podcast will officially begin on…
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