Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Blanche is upset that John missed their anniversary party.   Photo of Lew Parker   Follow this link to see a picture of Phil Rapp, Lew Parker, and Frances Langford: Langford radio series, June 2, 1951. Phil Rapp;Frances Langford;Lew... News Photo - Getty Images   Originally aired on June 5, 1951.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook...

Riley takes issue with an article that Junior writes.   Originally aired on December 6, 1947. This is episode 178 of The Life of Riley.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this podcast with your friend...

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Rhonda Fleming.   Photo of Bob Hope and Rhonda Fleming   Episode 437 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on December 20, 1949.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Ple...

John gets laid off from his job and Blanche invites her nephew to live with them.   Audition show from December 13, 1948.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this podcast with your friends and family....

Riley and Gillis decide to celebrate Thanksgiving together, until the foreman position opens up at the plant.   Originally aired on November 29, 1947. This is episode 177 of The Life of Riley.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal....

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jack Benny.   Photo of Jack Benny and Bob Hope in 1957.   Episode 435 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on December 6, 1949.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Ple...

The Bickerson segments from three Old Gold shows: The Presidential Suite, Income Tax Refund, and The New Apartment.   Originally aired on May 28, June 11, and June 18, all in 1948.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate ....

Riley tries to calculate the number of beans in a bowl so he can win a contest for a new Buick.   Originally aired on November 22, 1947. This is episode 176 of The Life of Riley.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .  ...

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Bing Crosby.   Episode 432 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on November 15, 1949.   The second half of this episode appears to be from the show that originally aired on December 7, 1948.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron...

Blanche is upset that John was at her brother's bachelor party.   Originally aired on May 21, 1948.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe...

This brief podcast explains how Ron Ecklebarger, the host, has been in the hospital and experiencing medical problems. This is the reason for the lack of podcasts in the last three weeks. Hopefully, Ron will be healthy enough to produce new podcasts within the next few weeks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support . Pl...

Peg tells Junior about when Riley was in the school play.   Originally aired on November 15, 1947. This is episode 175 of The Life of Riley.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this podcast with your f...

Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Jackie Robinson and Joe Page.   Photo of Jackie Robinson   Photo of Joe Page   Episode 427 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on October 11, 1949.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  pay...

The Bickerson segments from three Old Gold shows: The Operation, Streetcar Conductor, and Two Weeks Paid Vacation.   Originally aired in April and May of 1948.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this...

Riley manages to drive everyone nuts in the days preceding his 17th wedding anniversary.   Originally aired on November 8, 1947. This is episode 174 of The Life of Riley.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please...

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Lucille Ball.     Episode 417 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on May 3, 1949.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this podcast with your friends and...

The Bickerson's cat is going to have kittens.   Originally aired on May 7, 1948.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcast on...

Riley and Peg and the kids are at odd as to what to get for a big family Christmas present.   Originally aired on December 27, 1947. This is episode 181 of The Life of Riley.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Ple...

The Bob Hope Show from Berlin, Germany, Christmas 1948   Photo of Irving Berlin, Jinx Falkenburg, and Bob Hope in Berlin.   Episode 399 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on December 28, 1948.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr...

The Bickerson segments from three Old Gold shows: Birthday Present, Christmas Eve, and Valentine's Day.   Originally aired in November and December of 1947 and February of 1948.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .  ...

Riley and Peg tell the kids about their first Christmas.   Originally aired on December 20, 1947. This is episode 180 of The Life of Riley.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this podcast with your fr...

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Gregory Peck   Photo of Gregory Peck in 1948   Episode 398 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on December 21, 1948.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share...

The Bickerson segments from three Old Gold shows: The Movie, Second Honeymoon, and Easter Hat.   Originally aired in February and March of 1948.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this podcast with yo...

Riley's boss thinks Riley is a wiz at picking football winners.   Originally aired on November 1, 1947. This is episode 173 of The Life of Riley.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this podcast with y...

Bob Hope takes his show on the road and broadcasts from Richmond, VA.   Episode 416 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on April 26, 1949.   Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr .   Please support our show at  patron.podbean.com/classiccomedyotr  or at  paypal.com/donate .   Please share this podcas...