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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 RadioThe Jack Benny Show - "Death at Midnight, Part One"
Jello again. Aside from a bunch of pills, Jack is fully recovered from his bout of influenza. So, he and the gang put on a radio mystery.Episode 260 of The…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Aunt Martha Visits"
Baseball season has begun and spring fever is in full swing. What could ruin the wonderful news that Bud won tickets to a doubleheader? Nothing but Aunt…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guests: Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard"
The Annual Boat Ride and Beef Steak of the Men’s Auxiliary of the Friendly Sons of Mother Machree is supposed to happen next week and Duffy needs…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Jack Is Sick - Phil, Kenny, and Don Host"
Jello again. Jack is home in bed with the flu and Mary is taking care of him. So, what’s the rest of the gang to do? Well, keep calm and carry on!Episode 259…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Anniversary Secret"
Jim and Margaret’s wedding anniversary is coming up. What could go wrong when a surprise party is planned? With the Andersons? Plenty!!!Originally aired on…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Paul Lukas"
This week, Archie comes up with a publicity stunt to get Duffy’s Tavern in the newspapers. He is going to award their guest, Paul Lukas, the Duffy Academy…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Ah, Wilderness #2"
Jello again. Due to popular demand, Jack and the gang remake of one of their previous sketches from April 12, 1936. It is a spoof of a play by Eugene…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Carrot Costume Party"
Jim has an opportunity to land a huge insurance contract, but he needs to be able to meet the potential client. Meanwhile, Kathy is fixated on being a…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Prince Michael Romanoff"
As always, Archie is going to try to get something out of their guest. This time, their guest is famous Hollywood restaurateur, Prince Michael Romanoff, who…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Mother’s Day Program"
Jello again. It’s Mother’s Day (not now, but it was in 1937 when the show aired) and the gang wants to encourage kids to obey their mothers and go to school…
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Father Knows Best - "It Pays to Borrow"
Father tries to lay down the law when it comes to his kids borrowing things from and loaning things to all their friends.Originally aired on April 5, 1951…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Adolphe Menjou"
Once again Archie is scheming to use Duffy’s guest. This time it is actor and fashion plate, Adolphe Menjou. Archie is going to coerce Menjou into giving a…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioThe Jack Benny Show - "Buck Benny Party"
Jello again. It’s the fifth anniversary of Jack Benny’s debut on radio. So, Mary writes a poem, Phil offers a truce, and the gang throws a Buck Benny…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Both Bosses Visit"
Jim’s boss and his boss’s boss both show up for Sunday dinner – on April Fool’s day!Originally aired on March 29, 1951. This is episode 75 of Father Knows…
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Special Sick Day Rerun: Life of Riley - "Build A House"
Rerun of 3rd podcast episode.The Riley Family needs a place to live. Husband and father, Chester A. Riley, comes up with a plan to solve their problem…
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Special Sick Day Rerun: Bob Hope w/Guest- Constance Bennett
Rerun of 2nd podcast episode.Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Constance Bennett. Originally aired on September 27, 1938. This is episode 1 of The Pepsodent…
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Special Sick Day Rerun My Favorite Husband: "The Portrait Artist"
Rerun of 1st podcast episode.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…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Dennis Day"
Duffy’s guest, Dennis Day, is about to go into the Navy, so Archie wants to find a couple of girls who will join them for an evening on the town.Originally…
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The Jack Benny Show - "In the Spring Tra-La"
Jello again. In spite of the lovely spring weather, a gloom of bickering breaks out between Jack and the gang.Episode 255 of The Jack Benny Show. The program…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Helping Out the Boss"
When three days of rain are too much for the Anderson’s leaky roof, some unexpected visitors help them appreciate all they have.Originally aired on March 22…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guests: Bob Crosby and Dolores Hope"
You’ll never believe this, but Archie’s got a new scheme. This one involves using Bob Crosby and Dolores Hope to get Bing Crosby and Bob Hope to do a radio…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Lady Milicent's Husband"
Jello again. Jack and the gang try on their British accents for their play about Lady Milicent and all her husbands.Episode 254 of The Jack Benny Show. The…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Tax Interruptions"
Father lectures the kids about the evils of procrastination but then is faced with how he put off fixing the roof, cleaning his desk, and filing his income…
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New Year Special 2026 - Casey, Crime Photographer: “Hot New Year’s Party”
Happy New Year!!! This is a special presentation of Casey, Crime Photographer entitled "Hot New Year’s Party." It originally aired on January 1, 1948.Become a…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioNew Year Special 2026 - The Kraft Music Hall with Bing Crosby
Happy New Year!!! This is a special presentation of The Kraft Music Hall, starring Bing Crosby. It originally aired on December 30, 1943.Become a supporter of…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Party Preparations"
When Father wins a 30-pound live turkey off a 10-cent raffle ticket, everyone calls him lucky. When he decides to serve the turkey to 40 guests at his New…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Monte Woolley"
Archie needs a Santa Claus for Duffy’s Christmas celebration and he thinks their guest, Monte Woolley, would be perfect for the role, just because he has a…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioChristmas Special 2025 Red Skelton
Merry Christmas!!! This is a special presentation of The Raleigh Cigarette Program, starring Red Skelton. It originally aired on December 25, 1945.Become a…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Christmas Shopping"
Jello again. This show features Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone going shopping at a local department store and encountering a wide variety of interesting…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Christmas Program"
In the fictional town of Springfield of 1950, it is Christmas Eve and the Andersons are listening to Father tell a Christmas tale from days of yore.Originally…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Charles Laughton"
Archie’s latest scheme is to turn the tavern into an exclusive actor’s club. Charles Laughton is to be the first member.Originally aired on April 18, 1944…
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The Jack Benny Show - "A Visit from George Burns and Gracie Allen"
Jello again. Jack and the gang get paid a visit by none other than George Burns and Gracie Allen.Episode 253 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally…
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Father Knows Best - "Being a Better Father"
After Father reads a magazine article, he launches a crusade to be the best father he can be.Originally aired on March 8,1951. This is episode 72 of Father…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Carole Landis"
Duffy hires actress Carole Landis to take Archie’s place as manager.Originally aired on April 11, 1944. This is episode 125 of Duffy's Tavern.Please email…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Back from New York"
Jello again. Now that Jack and the gang have made it back to Hollywood, the comic banter and bickering are in full swing.Episode 252 of The Jack Benny Show…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Rehearsing a Play"
Betty tries to talk Father into taking the role of Romeo’s Father in their local theater’s production of Romeo and Juliet.Originally aired on March 1,1951…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Gertrude Lawrence"
As if Archie’s song, “Leave Us Face It” was not enough, now he has written a musical for him to perform with stage star Gertrude Lawrence.Originally aired on…
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The Jack Benny Show - "The Train Porter"
Jello again. Jack and the gang are headed back to Hollywood aboard a train. During their train ride, they are attended to by a most interesting train…
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Father Knows Best - "Always Tell The Truth"
When Kathy tells a big fat lie on George Washington’s Birthday, which is also Father’s, Father explains to Kathy that she must always tell the truth, just like…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Colonel Stoopnagle"
Colonel Stoopnagle promises that his machine can cut Duffy’s tax bill by about 80%.Originally aired on March 7, 1944. This is episode 120 of Duffy's…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Visit from Mancel Talcott, Mayor of Waukegan, Illinois"
Jello again. Jack’s boyhood friend, who is now mayor of his hometown, visits Jack and the gang.Episode 250 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired…
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2025 Thanksgiving Special: Adventures of Sam Spade - The Terrified Turkey Caper
Special presentation of the Adventures of Sam Spade. Episode is entitled The Terrified Turkey Caper. It originally aired on November 24, 1950.Please email…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Thanksgiving Prayer"
Father explains Benjamin Franklin’s 1728 Thanksgiving Prayer to the family just before their turkey dinner.Happy Thanksgiving this coming Thursday to our…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Gracie Fields"
Archie tries to get Gracie Fields to be the permanent singer at Duffy’s.Originally aired on February 29, 1944. This is episode 119 of Duffy's Tavern.Please…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Jack Benny versus Fred Allen"
Jello again. Fred Allen guest stars on today’s show as Fred and Jack finally have it out, face to face!Episode 249 of The Jack Benny Show. The program…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "What Was His Name?"
When Margaret mentions that she ran into an acquaintance from summer vacation, Jim goes crazy trying to remember the guy’s name.Originally aired on February 8…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioDuffy's Tavern - "Guest: Phil Baker"
Archie wants to win the $64 question off Phil Baker so he can invest in an oil well being sold by Crackpot O’Toole, the forger.Originally aired on February 22…
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The Jack Benny Show - "The Boy Who Played The Bee"
Jello again. To humiliate Jack Benny, Fred Allen had a ten-year-old boy come on his show and play “The Bee.” In an attempt to discredit Fred Allen, Jack has…
Classic Comedy of Old Time RadioFather Knows Best - "Jim Inherits a Ranch in Arizona"
Jim’s eccentric cousin, Joe, leaves Jim an Arizona cattle ranch in his will. Have the Andersons become millionaires?Originally aired on February 1, 1951. This…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guests: Laird Cregar and Michelle Morgan"
Archie tries to get some dating advice from Laird Cregar so he can get a date with Michelle Morgan.Originally aired on February 15, 1944. This is episode 117…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Jack’s Violin is Returned"
Jello again. In exchange for a generous reward from Jack Benny, a man returns Jack’s violin and he finally plays “The Bee!”Episode 247 of The Jack Benny Show…
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Father Knows Best - "Sound Matchmaking"
When Margaret becomes matchmaker for her single cousin, Louise, she knows what’s best, regardless of what father may think.Originally aired on January 25…
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7-Year Anniversary Special - Brewster's Millions
October 15, 2025 marked the 7-year anniversary of this podcast. To celebrate this occasion, here is a special episode: Lux Radio Theater’s production of…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Billie Burke"
Archie thinks he can get “Crackpot” O’Toole, the forger, to marry movie star, Billie Burke, so they can both make a little money.Originally aired on February…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Buck Benny Rides Again, Part Twelve"
Jello again. When Jack gets a call from his sponsor, even though it was unplanned, Buck Benny Rides Again!Episode 246 of The Jack Benny Show. The program…
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Father Knows Best - "Redecoration Woes"
When Betty invites her well-to-do boyfriend and his parents for dinner, it sets off a redecorating spree that leaves everyone frazzled.Originally aired on…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Deems Taylor"
Archie is still promoting his song entitled, “Leave Us Face It, We’re In Love.” Now he has made a symphonic arrangement and tries to get Duffy’s guest…
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The Jack Benny Show - "Jack’s Birthday"
Jello again. Jack’s violin is still missing, but he does not let that keep him from enjoying his birthday.Episode 245 of The Jack Benny Show. The program…
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Father Knows Best - "Missing Furniture"
As the Andersons listen to the radio, they hear that a local station is giving away free furniture to anyone that lets their furniture movers take all their…
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Duffy's Tavern - "Guest: Lauritz Melchior"
Archie tries to get Duffy’s guest, opera singer, Lauritz Melchior, to sing the song he wrote.Originally aired on January 18, 1944. This is episode 113 of…