Ronald Ecklebarger

Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Comedy EN ↓ 924 episodes

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 .

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Ronald Ecklebarger

Episodes

The Life of Riley: "Valentine Locket" 30.05.2023 29:35

It's Valentines Day, so you know that means Riley will be getting in trouble. Originally aired on February 18, 1949. This is episode 233 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...

The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Jane Wyman 24.05.2023 24:38

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jane Wyman. Episode 566 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on July 1, 1953. 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, iHeart...

The Aldrich Family - "Bracelet For Kathleen" 22.05.2023 30:43

Henry wants to give his girl a gift. Originally aired on June 29, 1944. This is episode 244 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, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and...

The Life of Riley: "Babs Elopes with Simon" 19.05.2023 29:27

Does Babs really go off and marry Simon? Originally aired on February 11, 1949. This is episode 232 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 Spreaker Prime ....

The Bob Hope Show and The Kentucky Derby 17.05.2023 25:35

Bob Hope jokes about the Kentucky Derby. Episode 565 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on June 24, 1953. 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, iHeartRad...

The Aldrich Family - "Baby Sitting Or Movies" 16.05.2023 29:46

Henry can't do both babsitting and go to the movies. Originally aired on May 11, 1944. This is episode 237 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, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, i...

The Life of Riley: "Riley Talks In His Sleep" 02.05.2023 30:12

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 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, an...

The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Arlene Dahl 26.04.2023 26:37

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 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, iHea...

The Aldrich Family - "Henry Trades A Baseball" 25.04.2023 29:34

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 baseball. Originally aired on April 27, 1944. This is episode 235 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 friend...

The Life of Riley: "Quiet Evening By The Fireside" 22.04.2023 30:11

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 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. Thi...

The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Henry Fonda 21.04.2023 27:57

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 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, iHear...

The Aldrich Family - "Sam and Henry Both Await Calls" 18.04.2023 32:43

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 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...

The Life of Riley: "Bertha, Riley’s Old Flame" 17.04.2023 24:30

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 229 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...

The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Marilyn Maxwell 14.04.2023 25:46

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 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, i...

The Aldrich Family - "Close That Door" 12.04.2023 26:06

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 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, iTune...

The Life of Riley: "Riley Gets A Job In Arabia" 07.04.2023 26:23

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 228 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,...

The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Richard Widmark 06.04.2023 22:29

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 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, i...

The Aldrich Family - "Warmest Day In March" 04.04.2023 26:28

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. This is episode 228 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 subscrib...

The Life of Riley: "Riley Coaches Junior’s Team" 01.04.2023 25:08

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. This is episode 227 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 subscri...

Episode 546 Bob Hope Martha Roundtree 29.03.2023 31:48

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 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 Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, an...

Episode 545 Aldrich Family Homer's Piano Recital 28.03.2023 29:59

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 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 Spotify, iTunes, Stitche...

The Aldrich Family - "Elwood's pants, Fruitcake, and Ice Skating" 21.03.2023 32:03

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 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 Spotify, iTunes,...

The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Ida Lupino 17.03.2023 27:42

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Ida Lupino. Episode 555 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on April 15, 1953.Visit https://www.magicmind.co/classiccomedy to get your Magic Mind at a huge discount. Use code CLASSICCOMEDY20.To hear my guest appearance on The Amazing World of Radio on March 15, 2023, go to: https://www.greatdetectives.net/detectives/category/amazingradio/ .Please ema...

The Aldrich Family - "Mary's New Dress" 14.03.2023 32:36

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 Family. Visit https://www.magicmind.co/classiccomedy to get your Magic Mind at a huge discount. Use code CLASSICCOMEDY20.To hear my guest appearance on The Amazing World of Radio on March 15, 2023, go to: https://www.greatdetectives.net/det...

The Life of Riley: "Riley and Mrs. Morris" 10.03.2023 33:51

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 https://www.magicmind.co/classiccomedy to get your Magic Mind at a huge discount. Use code CLASSICCOMEDY20.To hear my guest appearance on The Amazing World of Radio on March 15, 2023, go to: https://www.greatdetectives.net/detectives/category/amaz...