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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: "Riley Talks In His Sleep"
Riley wonders if he’s subconsciously in love with a mystery woman when he starts talking in his sleep.Originally aired on February 4, 1949. This is episode 231…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Arlene Dahl
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Arlene Dahl. Episode 564 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on June 17, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Henry Trades A Baseball"
The Aldrich Family often gets into Chaotic situations and today is no different, other than the objects of confusion are a box of chocolates and a…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "Quiet Evening By The Fireside"
Once again Riley goes overboard when he tries to enhance his family’s home life.Originally aired on January 28, 1949. This is episode 230 of The Life of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Henry Fonda
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Henry Fonda. Episode 562 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on June 3, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Sam and Henry Both Await Calls"
There's only one telephone in the house and everyone wants to use it, especially Henry and his dad, Sam.Originally aired on April 20, 1944. This is episode 234…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "Bertha, Riley’s Old Flame"
When Riley’s old girlfriend, Bertha, comes to town and wants to meet with him, Riley freaks out, as usual.Originally aired on January 21, 1949. This is episode…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Marilyn Maxwell
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Marilyn Maxwell. Episode 561 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on May 27, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Close That Door"
When Henry forgets to close a door, the whole town ends up in an uproar.Originally aired on April 13, 1944. This is episode 233 of The Aldrich Family.Please…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "Riley Gets A Job In Arabia"
Well, Riley opens his big mouth and provokes his boss. That means he’s looking for a new job once again.Originally aired on January 14, 1949. This is episode…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Richard Widmark
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Richard Widmark. Episode 560 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on May 20, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Warmest Day In March"
Is it the warmest day in March or is it not? Mr. Aldrich said there would be a snowstorm, yet Henry and Homer go swimming.Originally aired on March 9, 1944…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "Riley Coaches Junior’s Team"
Chester A Riley lies about his accomplishments to impress his son, and ends up making a mess of an entire basketball team.Originally aired on January 7, 1949…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Episode 546 Bob Hope Martha Roundtree
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Martha Roundtree.Episode 559 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on May 13, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Episode 545 Aldrich Family Homer's Piano Recital
Homer tries to pass himself off as a piano virtuoso to get a date with a girl.Originally aired on March 2, 1944. This is episode 227 of The Aldrich…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Elwood's pants, Fruitcake, and Ice Skating"
Henry really wants to go ice skating, but his mom needs him to deliver a fruitcake.Originally aired on January 13, 1944. This is episode 220 of The Aldrich…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Ida Lupino
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Ida Lupino.Episode 555 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on April 15, 1953.Visit…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Mary's New Dress"
Henry, his mom, and his dad, each get Mary a date with a man named Sergeant Joe Birch.Originally aired on November 4, 1943. This is episode 210 of The Aldrich…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "Riley and Mrs. Morris"
Riley wants to buy a car but ends up thinking he's buying a wife!Originally aired on December 17, 1948. This is episode 224 of The Life of Riley.Visit…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Anne Baxter
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Anne Baxter.Episode 553 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on April 1, 1953.Visit…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Everyone Sleeps Over"
The Aldrich Family gets into the stressful situation of having two additional families staying over at their home.Originally aired on October 7, 1943. This is…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "Riley’s Jilted Sister Visits"
Riley tries to help his sister and ends up with a mess, as usual.Originally aired on December 10, 1948. This is episode 223 of The Life of Riley.Visit…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Mickey Rooney
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Mickey Rooney.Episode 552 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on March 25, 1953.To hear my guest appearance on…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Props for the School Play"
Henry is the props manager for the school play, and he manages to create a world of chaos.Originally aired on April 15, 1943. This is episode 189 of The…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "Trying to Get Football Tickets"
Riley and Gillis compete for a foreman's job by trying to get football tickets for their boss.Originally aired on December 3, 1948. This is episode 222 of The…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, William Bendix
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, William Bendix.Episode 551 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on March 18, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Selling War Bonds in a Snow Storm"
Henry and Homer go out selling war bonds in a blinding snowstorm.Originally aired on April 1, 1943. This is episode 187 of The Aldrich Family.Please email…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "Babs’s Elderly Boyfriend"
Riley tries to bond with his daughter, Babs, but with disastrous results.Originally aired on November 26, 1948. This is episode 221 of The Life of Riley.Please…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Jane Russell
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jane Russell.Episode 549 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on March 4, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Legal Trouble"
Henry and Homer think a scratch on a car will land them in court.Sources say it originally aired on March 11, 1943, and is episode 184 of The Aldrich Family…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "Father-in-Law Trouble"
Peg tells Junior the story of when her father came over for Thanksgiving Dinner.Originally aired on November 19, 1948. This is episode 220 of The Life of…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Jane Wyman
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jane Wyman.Episode 546 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on February 11, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Henry's Love Note Goes to his Teacher"
Henry's love triangle inadvertently involves his Latin teacher.Originally aired on February 25, 1943. This is episode 182 of The Aldrich Family.Please email…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Riley’s Tonsillectomy”
A fishbone turns into a minor surgery and a major headache for Chester A. Riley and his longsuffering family.Originally aired on November 12, 1948. This is…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Jack Webb
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jack Webb.Episode 545 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on February 4, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Valentine's Day Party"
Henry and Homer can't find a place to hold a Valentine's Day party.Originally aired on February 11, 1943. This is episode 180 of The Aldrich Family.Please…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: "Comic Books"
Chester A. Riley goes on a crusade against trashy comic books.Originally aired on November 5, 1948. This is episode 218 of The Life of Riley.Please email…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Jimmy Stewart
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jimmy Stewart.Episode 544 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on January 28, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Christmas Special 2022 #5- Bing Crosby 1947
Special presentation of the Philco Radio Time staring Bing Crosby. It originally aired on December 24, 1947.Please email questions and comments to…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Christmas Special 2022 #4- Bob Hope & "Christmas at the Front, 1943"
Special presentation of "Christmas at the Front, 1943." It originally aired on December 24, 1943.Please email questions and comments to…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Christmas Special 2022 #3- Bing Crosby 1944
Special presentation of the Kraft Music Hall staring Bing Crosby. It originally aired on December 21, 1944.Please email questions and comments to…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Christmas Special 2022 #2- George Burns and Gracie Allen Show - 1940
Special presentation of the George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. It originally aired on December 23, 1940.Please email questions and comments to…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
Christmas Special 2022 #1- Bing Crosby 1942
Special presentation of the Kraft Music Hall staring Bing Crosby. It originally aired on December 24, 1942.Please email questions and comments to…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: ”Riley Seeks Knowledge”
Chester A. Riley tries to get smart in a day.Originally aired on October 29, 1948. This is episode 217 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and comments…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Zsa Zsa Gabor
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Zsa Zsa Gabor.Episode 543 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on January 21, 1953.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - "Selling Christmas Cards"
Henry and Homer want to sell Christmas cards in June to make money so they can buy War Bonds.Originally aired on June 18, 1942. This is episode 150 of The…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: ”Riley Campaigns”
Chester A. Riley becomes a political king maker.Originally aired on October 22, 1948. This is episode 216 of The Life of Riley.Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guests, Bing Crosby and Terry Moore
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Bing Crosby and Terry Moore. Terry Moore, circa, 1953 Terry Moore, 2015 Episode 542 of The Bob Hope Show. The program…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - “Is Henry’s Date With Gladys For Dinner?”
Henry is afraid to ask Gladys if their date includes dinner at her house. Originally aired on June 11, 1942. This is episode 149 of The Aldrich Family. Please…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: ”The Problem Child”
Who’s the biggest problem child? The one and only Chester A. Riley. Originally aired on October 15, 1948. This is episode 215 of The Life of Riley. Please…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Jack Benny
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jack Benny. Episode 541 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on January 7, 1953. Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - ”Stolen Bicycles”
Henry and Homer panic when they think that their bicycles were stolen. This episode of The Aldrich Family originally aired sometime in the first eight months…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “How to Pick a Mate”
Once again, Riley thinks Sidney Monahan is going to steal Peg away because he read a book about the perfect mate and Sidney matched the criteria more than he…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Jane Russell
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jane Russell. Episode 539 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on June 17, 1952. Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - “Henry’s Missing Left Rubber”
Henry's plans are ruined when he can't find his left rubber overshoe. Vintage Rubber Overshoes Originally aired sometime in 1942. Please email questions and…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “The Household Drudge”
When Riley realizes that it’s not a bad thing to help out his wife around the house, Gillis and the guys get mad because their wives like the idea. Originally…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guests, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. Dale Evans and Roy Rogers Episode 538 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on June…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Aldrich Family - “April Fool’s Joke Runs Amok”
Henry and Homer want to get back at Agnes for a joke she played on them, but it gets out of hand. Originally aired on April 2, 1942. This is episode 139 of The…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Life of Riley: “Riley Meets Clem Kadiddlehopper”
Riley sets Babs up with a blind date - with Clem Kadiddlehopper! Red Skelton as Clem Kadiddlehopper Originally aired on September 3, 1948. This is episode 208…
- Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guests, Marilyn Maxwell and Jack Kirkwood
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Marilyn Maxwell and Jack Kirkwood. Episode 537 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on June 3, 1952. Please…