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 Bickersons - "The New Tuxedo" 12.10.2020 31:31

Blanche loans John's new tuxedo to her brother, Amos. Originally aired on either February 9, 1947. This is episode 9 of The Bickersons. 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 frie...

The Life of Riley: "Riley Thinks Peg is Leaving Him" 12.10.2020 30:41

Riley freaks out when he thinks he drove Peg to leave him. Originally aired on July 5, 1947. This is episode 164 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 frien...

The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Bill Veeck 07.10.2020 34:20

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Bill Veeck. Photo of Bill Veeck Episode 390 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on October 19, 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...

The Bickersons -"The New Puppy" 05.10.2020 30:51

Blanche gets a puppy even though John is allergic to dogs. Originally aired on either January 12, 1947. This is episode 5 of The Bickersons. 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...

The Life of Riley: "Riley and Gillis Spend A Week At The Lake" 05.10.2020 30:23

Riley gets homesick while on vacation with Gillis. Originally aired on June 28, 1947. This is episode 163 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 friends and...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Lana Turner 30.09.2020 30:12

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Lana Turner. Photo of Lana Turner, 1946 Episode 376 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on April 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 . ...

The Bickersons -"Everybody Has a Baby" 28.09.2020 35:37

Blanche begs John for a baby and then tells him that she loaned his brand new car to her brother, Amos. Photo of Don Ameche Originally aired on either January 5, 1947. This is episode 4 of The Bickersons. 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...

300th Episode Special - Interview With Bob Hope 27.09.2020 19:43

This interview was held in Seattle, WA and broadcast on KOMO radio on June 8, 1946. This special is in honor of our 300th regular podcast episode. 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...

The Life of Riley: "Babs Almost Gets A Job In San Francisco" 25.09.2020 31:05

Riley gets emotional when Babs wants to take a summer job in San Francisco. Originally aired on June 21, 1947. This is episode 162 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 podca...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Dinah Shore 23.09.2020 36:00

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Dinah Shore. Photo of Dinah Shore, 1951 Episode 375 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on April 6, 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 . P...

The Bickersons -"Amos’ Deep Sea Treasure Enterprise" 22.09.2020 32:15

Blanche gives $1000 of their savings to her brother, Amos, after John loses his job. Originally aired on either December 29, 1946. This is episode 3 of The Bickersons. 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 s...

The Life of Riley: "Junior Wins the Soap Box Derby" 20.09.2020 31:38

Riley shoots off his mouth and gets Junior disqualified after he had won the soap box derby. Originally aired on June 14, 1947. This is episode 161 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...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Fred Astaire 18.09.2020 36:19

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Fred Astaire. Photo of Fred Astaire, 1941 Episode 368 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on February 17, 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...

The Bickersons - The First Show 14.09.2020 31:25

Premiere episode of the Bickersons with Drene Shampoo as the sponsor. Photo of Don Ameche and Francis Langford Originally aired on either September 8, 1946 or December 15, 1946. This is episode 1 of The Bickersons. 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/classi...

The Life of Riley: "The Accident Insurance Policy" 12.09.2020 30:30

Riley buys accident insurance, but is in a bind when he goes to use it. Originally aired on May 31, 1947. This is episode 159 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 wi...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope with Guest Host, Eddie Cantor 11.09.2020 32:24

Bob Hope was en route to England for Princess Elizabeth's wedding. Eddie Cantor was guest host. Elizabeth and Philip on their wedding day, 1947. Episode 355 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on November 18, 1947. Link to newsreel footage of the Royal Command Performance: https://youtu.be/0TzbXrQVSso Please email questions and comments to host@classicco...

My Favorite Husband: "Iris and Liz’s Easter" 08.09.2020 31:32

Liz and Iris try to lose weight so they can buy new Easter clothes. Originally aired on March 24, 1951. This is episode 124 of My Favorite Husband. 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 wi...

The Life of Riley: "Mother’s Day Speech" 07.09.2020 30:16

Riley is supposed to make a speech on Mother's Day, until his friends think he's taking advantage of his own mom. Originally aired on May 10, 1947. This is episode 156 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.c...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Peter Lorre 04.09.2020 33:47

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Peter Lorre. Photo of Peter Lorre Episode 341 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on May 13, 1947. 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 s...

My Favorite Husband: "The Surprise Party" 02.09.2020 26:42

Liz thinks she is being snubbed by her friends because she was not invited to a party. Originally aired on March 10, 1951. This is episode 122 of My Favorite Husband. 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 sh...

The Life of Riley: "Launching Babs in Society" 29.08.2020 30:24

Riley tries to help Babs impress people in society. Originally aired on May 3, 1947. This is episode 155 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 friends and f...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Van Johnson 26.08.2020 32:11

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Van Johnson. Photo of Van Johnson Episode 337 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on April 15, 1947. 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...

My Favorite Husband: “The Passports" 25.08.2020 35:12

Liz needs to find her birth certificate so she can get her passport for a trip to Paris. Originally aired on March 3, 1951. This is episode 121 of My Favorite Husband. 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 s...

The Life of Riley: “Simon Blackmails Riley" 21.08.2020 30:33

Simon sees Riley having dinner with another woman. Originally aired on April 26, 1947. This is episode 154 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 friends and...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Al Jolson 20.08.2020 34:03

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Al Jolson. Photo of Al Jolson Episode 336 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on April 8, 1947. 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 shar...