Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

On this episode of the Jack Benny show, we get to hear him play his violin and hear the gang do another murder mystery sketch. Episode 136 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on July 20, 1934. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can al...

It is Homer Brown’s anniversary of his first date with Agnes. Naturally, things get blown way out of proportion. No information as to when this episode originally aired. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcast on  Spreaker...

Chester A. Riley is trying to dodge a bill collector from the Gold Coast Collection Agency. Then he encounters another revoltin’ development when he learns the name of the business owned by the father of Bab’s boyfriend. Originally aired on October 20, 1950. This is episode 289 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  faceboo...

In today’s episode, we get some of two Jack Benny shows. Episodes 126 and 127 of The Jack Benny Show. The programs originally aired on May 11 and 18, 1934. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcast on  Spreaker.com , Spotify...

When Charlie Clark starts bragging about his relatives and ancestors, Henry Aldrich starts to dig up his family tree to find someone famous. No information as to when this episode originally aired. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe...

Chester A. Riley finally buys a car, but when it comes to passing his driving exam, well, that’s another matter. Originally aired on October 13, 1950. This is episode 288 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to o...

On this episode of the Jack Benny show, we get to hear him and the gang do a sketch in honor of the Kentucky Derby which was to be run the next day, May 5, 1934. Episode 125 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on May 4, 1934. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with yo...

When Henry and Homer want to go ice fishing, things don’t go exactly as planned, but with Henry Aldrich, do they ever? No information as to when this episode originally aired. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcast on  Sp...

Chester A. Riley wants to wish his parents a Happy Anniversary, but he panics when they can’t come to the phone. Originally aired on October 6, 1950. This is episode 287 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to ou...

In today’s episode, we get some of two Jack Benny shows. Episodes 122 and 124 of The Jack Benny Show. The programs originally aired on April 13 and 27, 1934. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcast on  Spreaker.com , Spoti...

When Henry Aldrich tries his best to get out of detention so he can take Kathleen to the basketball game, a whole bunch of people end up getting detention. No information as to when this episode originally aired. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can...

When Peg gets a letter in the mail that she won’t let him see, Riley thinks Peg has a boyfriend on the side. Originally aired on June 23, 1950. This is episode 285 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podc...

In today’s episode, Jack Benny and Mary Livingston attempt to help Frank Parker with his new music store. Episode 121 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on April 6, 1934. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our p...

Henry and Homer cause gridlock in Centerville all because they wanted to buy some surplus air force boots. No information as to when this episode originally aired. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcast on  Spreaker.com ,...

Riley fights the notion of having a TV in his house, but reconsiders it when he faces the reality of being alone while his family goes elsewhere so they can watch TV. Originally aired on June 16, 1950. This is episode 284 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with y...

In today’s episode, Jack Benny, Mary Livingston, and the gang do a sketch about a love triangle. Episode 120 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on April 1, 1934. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcast on...

Kathleen and Agnes are going away for the summer, but didn’t invite Homer and Henry to come and visit them. So, the boys go all out to coax an invitation from the girls. No information as to when this episode originally aired. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and f...

Riley reads a news article about a spicy book and decides to read Babs’s copy of it. The only problem is she switched the book’s cover and he reads all about a campfire girl. Naturally, Riley gets confused and in over his head. Originally aired on June 9, 1950. This is episode 283 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  face...

In today’s episode, Jack Benny responds to a listener’s request to do a western sketch. Episode 118 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on March 18, 1934. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcast on  Spreak...

Someone is painting graffiti all over town. The problem is what the graffiti says is about Henry and a girl. When Homer and Henry try to paint over it, well, let’s just say that things get interesting. No information as to when this episode originally aired. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this...

Riley’s wife, Peg, simply wants her husband, Chester A. Riley, to remember her birthday. When he promises to take her to see the musical, South Pacific, Riley ends up being Riley and Peg’s birthday becomes unforgettable. Originally aired on June 2, 1950. This is episode 282 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.co...

In today’s episode, Jack Benny tries to prove that he is braver than his band leader, Frank Black, so he stays the night in a haunted house. Episode 117 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on March 11, 1934. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and fam...

When Mr. Aldrich asks Homer to spread the word about a July 4th celebration at the Country Club, Homer thinks it is a surprise party to be given that very night. Naturally, with Homer’s help, everyone in the Aldrich household gets confused and thinks there is a surprise party for them. Originally aired on June 28, 1951. This is episode 550 of The Aldrich Family. Please email questions and comments...

Chester A. Riley’s wife, Peg, enters a beauty contest where Riley is one of the judges. Originally aired on May 26, 1950. This is episode 281 of The Life of Riley. Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcast on  Spreaker.com , Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts...

In today’s episode, Jack Benny gets into a tiff with his band leader, Frank Black, so they decide to settle their dispute of the field of honor. Episode 116 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on March 4, 1934. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and...