Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Jello again. Jack and the gang give us a dramatic medical emergency adaptation. Meanwhile, everyone is flabbergasted that Jack traded in his old car for a Maxwell. Episode 268 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on October 24, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and...

The family tries to teach Mother how to drive a car so she can take injured veterans to a nearby town for a series of dances. Originally aired on June 21, 1951. This is episode 86 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us o...

When Sydney Greenstreet visits Duffy’s Tavern, Archie gets him to help con a con man. Originally aired on December 15, 1944. This is episode 150 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccom...

Jello again. Jack and the gang are trying to get back in the swing of things after a 2-month summer vacation, but this time they get visits from three different people. Episode 266 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on October 10, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email question...

When all the men in Springfield find out that there are some incredible prizes for winning the races at the Father’s Day Picnic, they go all out to get physically fit. Originally aired on June 14, 1951. This is episode 85 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments...

Archie is at it again! This time he tries to get Duffy’s guest, Larry Adler, a great harmonica player, to join the musical act at Duffy’s. Originally aired on December 1, 1944. This is episode 148 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.c...

Jello again. Jack and the gang are back from vacation, but a visit from band leader, Abe Lyman, ruins everyone’s mood. Episode 265 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on October 3, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like...

Father tells the family that he has received a big promotion. When they learn that they’ll all have to move to New York City, however, well, some people get really unhappy, really fast. Originally aired on May 31, 1951. This is episode 84 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email quest...

Archie tries to get Duffy’s guest, Harold Peary, AKA The Great Gildersleeve, to invest in a new floor show at Duffy’s. Instead of falling for Archie’s scheme, he falls for Miss Duffy! Originally aired on November 24, 1944. This is episode 147 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email ques...

Jello again. Jack and the gang say goodbye for the summer in this episode entitled “Last Show of the Season.” Episode 264 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on June 27, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Face...

Mother is on cloud nine because she is convinced that Father has remembered some super-important romantic event. The only problem is that he has absolutely no clue as to what it is. Originally aired on May 24, 1951. This is episode 83 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions...

Archie gets Duffy’s guest, Robert Benchley, to introduce the show’s new singer, Bob Graham. And what a speech he gives! Originally aired on November 10, 1944. This is episode 145 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Fa...

Jello again. This time, everyone goes to Paramount studios to see Jack make his movie. Episode 263 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on June 20, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/c...

Mr. Gribble invited the whole family to his box at the tennis match. So, Father is busy trying to motivate his family to get ready quickly so they will not be late. Originally aired on May 17, 1951. This is episode 82 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to ...

Archie tries to win the heart of the beautiful movie star, Gene Tierney. Originally aired on Sptember 22, 1944. This is episode 138 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Plea...

Jello again. Jack and the gang take a trip to the Paramount studios to see Mary make her movie. Episode 262 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on June 13, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  faceb...

Father is tired of everyone bringing junk home and claiming they got a magnificent bargain. So, he tries to beat them at their own game. Originally aired on May 10, 1951. This is episode 81 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com ....

Crooner, Rudy Vallée, has begun a new radio show and Archie thinks that Vallée could broadcast from Duffy’s, thereby giving the tavern a boost. Originally aired on Sptember 15, 1944. This is episode 137 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomed...

Jello again. Jack lost the diamond wristwatch that Phil Harris gave him for Christmas. Unfortunately, Jack finds out there is more to the story of this expensive gift than anyone imagined. Episode 261 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on June 6, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Pleas...

Spring cleaning is in full swing at the Anderson’s. It all gets pushed aside when Jim finds out an important potential client is supposed to show up for a meeting Originally aired on May 3, 1951. This is episode 80 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  ho...

When Duffy won’t give Archie a raise, Archie thinks he can get a job on Ransom Sherman’s new radio show, Nitwit Court. Originally aired on June 27, 1944. This is episode 136 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Faceboo...

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 Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 30, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccome...

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 Martha. Originally aired on April 26, 1951. This is episode 79 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  h...

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 entertainment. Archie thinks he can get their guests, Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard, to perform. Originally aired on May 30, 1944. This is episode 132 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-com...

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 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 23, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Please email questions and comments to  host@cl...