Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Henry Aldrich is all for the freedom of the press until the school newspaper prints some gossip about him and Gladys. Originally aired on April 19, 1951. This is episode 531 of The Aldrich Family. 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...

Riley has never liked Bab’s boyfriend, Simon Vanderhoffer. He likes him even less when he gets a job with the power company. Originally aired on May 5, 1950. This is episode 278 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, Tune...

In today’s episode, Jack Benny and his cast present a story from Jack Benny’s life before broadcasting. He was a floorwalker in a department store in Omaha, Nebraska. Episode 115 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on February 25, 1934. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podc...

Would you get a job just so you could get a date? Well, that’s what Henry Aldrich does in this week’s show. Originally aired on February 15, 1951. This is episode 531 of The Aldrich Family. 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...

When the neighbor’s baby cries all night, Chester A. Riley looks for a new place to live. Originally aired on May 5, 1950. This is episode 278 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 podcast...

In today’s episode, Jack Benny and his cast present another murder mystery. Episode 114 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on February 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 ,...

Henry gets in over his head when he tries to buy a motor scooter on credit. Originally aired on September 14, 1950. This is episode 509 of The Aldrich Family. 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 , Spot...

Chester A. Riley, spends his entire paycheck on a defunct hamburger stand, only to alienate his son, Junior, so that Junior opens up a rival hamburger stand across the street. Originally aired on April 28, 1950. This is episode 277 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 podc...

In today’s episode, Jack Benny and his cast present their version of another literary classic, "Little Women". Episode 113 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on February 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 family. You can also subscribe...

What do a love letter, a school essay, and half a pancake have in common? They all got stuffed in an envelope and hand delivered by Henry and Homer. Originally aired on February 23, 1950. This is episode 488 of The Aldrich Family. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends a...

Chester A. Riley, has never been to a drive-in movie, so when his daughter, Babs, gets a job at one, Riley goes to check up on her. Originally aired on April 21, 1950. This is episode 276 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, Stit...

Jack Benny and his cast present their version of a literary classic, "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Episode 104 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on December 10, 1933. 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  S...

Homer and Agnes break up, but a horse plays a part in bringing them back together. Originally aired sometime in 1949. 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, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadi...

Chester A. Riley, forgets his 18th wedding anniversary and then considers leaving his wife, Peg, because he thinks she has lied to him. Originally aired on April 14, 1950. This is episode 275 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,...

Jack Benny celebrates Mary Livingston's birthday. Episode 94 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on June 23, 1933. 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, iTunes, Stitcher, Tune...

Today, it is Homer Brown who falls prey to the confusion of miscommunication. Originally aired on May 5, 1949. This is episode 462 of The Aldrich Family. 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,...

Chester A. Riley, Junior is in love with his teacher and hears bells when he is near her. His dad, Chester A. Riley, Senior, tries to help his son, but learns that he, too, might be susceptible to hearing bells. Originally aired on April 7, 1950. This is episode 274 of The Life of Riley. Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends and family....

Jack Benny presents his version of a who-dun-it featuring Sherlock Holmes and his quest to find a murderer. Episode 92 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on June 9, 1933. 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 Aldrich freaks out because he asks a girl out on a date and later discovers that she is a few inches taller than he is. Originally aired on April 28, 1949. This is episode 461 of The Aldrich Family. 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 su...

Chester A. Riley, learns the lessons of chivalry, courtesy, and kindness the hard way. Originally aired on March 31, 1950. This is episode 273 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 podcast...

Jack Benny presents his version of a who-dun-it featuring Sherlock Holmes and King Kong. Episode 91 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on June 2, 1933. 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....

If anyone can mess up taking a date to a school play, leave it to Henry Aldrich. Originally aired on April 21, 1949. This is episode 460 of The Aldrich Family. 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 , Spo...

Jack Benny welcomes special guest, Edward G. Robinson. Episode 85 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on April 21, 1933. Note: Audio quality is not the greatest. 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 ...

Even though Henry is able to ace his history test, it appears that his skill set does not extend to the baseball diamond. But for some reason, Henry thinks that he’s going to be the starting shortstop for his high school team. Originally aired on April 14, 1949. This is episode 459 of The Aldrich Family. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  fa...

Riley tries to play matchmaker with his sister, Cissie. Originally aired on March 24, 1950. This is episode 272 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. This show is supported by Sp...