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 Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Brenda and Cobina 25.06.2020 26:19

Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Brenda and Cobina. Cobina, Colonna, Hope, and Brenda. Episode 298 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on April 9, 1946. 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 t...

My Favorite Husband: “Christmas Card Pictures" 24.06.2020 31:31

George and Liz have a terrible time trying to pick out Christmas cards to send. Originally aired on December 16, 1950. This is episode 110 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 Please share this podcast with your frien...

The Life of Riley: “Riley’s Honeymoon" 20.06.2020 30:03

Peg shares the 'real' story of what happened on their honeymoon. Originally aired on January 25, 1947. This is episode 141 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You...

Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “The Blandings' Tenth Anniversary" 19.06.2020 28:25

Jim tries remember exactly which anniversary he is supposed to be celebrating. This was the 17th show in the series. It originally aired on May 13, 1951. 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and fa...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Sydney Greenstreet and Shirley Ross 18.06.2020 33:11

Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Sydney Greenstreet and Shirley Ross. Shirley Ross Sydney Greenstreet Episode 297 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on April 2, 1946. 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...

My Favorite Husband: “Trying To Cash The Prize Check" 15.06.2020 30:42

Liz tries to win $500 from a radio game show. Originally aired on December 9, 1950. This is episode 109 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscri...

The Life of Riley: “Riley and Simon are Business Partners" 12.06.2020 30:52

Riley thinks Simon has a lot of money in the bank, so he asks him to be a business partner. Originally aired on January 18, 1947. This is episode 140 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 Please share this podcast with y...

Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Rebuilding The Old Barn" 12.06.2020 29:31

Jim tries to fix the old barn by himself. This was the 16th show in the series. It originally aired on May 6, 1951. 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our po...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Frank J. Lausche 10.06.2020 30:30

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Frank J. Lausche, Governor of Ohio. Photo of Frank J. Lausche Episode 295 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on March 19, 1946. 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 Please...

My Favorite Husband: “Marrying Off Peggy Martin" 08.06.2020 27:54

Liz tries to play matchmaker with a business contact of George's. Originally aired on December 2, 1950. This is episode 108 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and family. ...

The Life of Riley: “Efficiency Expert" 29.05.2020 32:46

Riley gets a surprise when the new assistant to the efficiency expert comes to work. Originally aired on January 11, 1947. This is episode 139 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 Please share this podcast with your fri...

Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Hiking With The Youth Group" 29.05.2020 29:55

Jim and Muriel get chosen to lead the kids of the town on a hike. Photo of Gale Gordon This was the 15th show in the series. It originally aired on April 29, 1951. 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 Please share this podcast with your fr...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Sonny Tufts 28.05.2020 33:36

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Sonny Tufts Photo of Sonny Tufts Episode 294 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on March 12, 1946. 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 Please share this podcast with your...

My Favorite Husband: “Liz Goes to Night School" 25.05.2020 27:25

Liz gets selected to represent her night school in a math competition. Originally aired on November 18, 1950. This is episode 106 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and fa...

The Life of Riley: “New Year's Eve" 25.05.2020 28:48

Riley tries to get a date for Babs on New Year's Eve. Originally aired on December 28, 1946. This is episode 137 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also...

Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Lily Lamar" 21.05.2020 29:40

Jim Blandings is reluctant to see an old friend from college. This was the 14th show in the series. It originally aired on April 22, 1951. 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can a...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, David Niven 21.05.2020 33:32

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, David Niven Photo of David Niven Episode 293 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on March 5, 1946. 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 Please share this podcast with your...

My Favorite Husband: “Liz's Birthday" 18.05.2020 28:35

Liz is heartbroken when George forgets her birthday. Originally aired on November 4, 1950. This is episode 104 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also...

The Life of Riley: “Riley Gets Medical Advice from Simon’s Uncle" 17.05.2020 28:32

Riley hurt his leg, but doesn't want to pay to see a doctor. Originally aired on November 30, 1946. This is episode 133 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You ca...

Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Twin Oaks Lodge" 15.05.2020 33:10

The Blandings decide to get away from it all at the same place where they spent their honeymoon. This was the 12th show in the series. It originally aired on April 8, 1951. 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 Please share this podcast with...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Tyrone Power 14.05.2020 33:08

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Tyrone Power Photo of Tyrone Power Episode 291 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on February 19, 1946. 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 Please share this podcast with...

My Favorite Husband: “Safety Drive" 13.05.2020 27:24

Liz gets into a car accident. Originally aired on October 21, 1950. This is episode 102 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 Please share this podcast with your friends and family. You can also subscribe to our podcas...

The Life of Riley: “Riley the Football Hero" 10.05.2020 32:10

Riley doesn't think it is a big deal when he tells a white lie that he used to play professional football. Originally aired on November 23, 1946. This is episode 132 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 Please share thi...

Mr. and Mrs. Blandings - “Jim is Justice of the Peace" 08.05.2020 32:10

Jim is suckered into being Justice of the Peace for a day, but ends up liking the job. This was the 11th show in the series. It originally aired on April 1, 1951. 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 Please share this podcast with your frien...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Frank Sinatra 07.05.2020 31:25

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Frank Sinatra. Photo of Frank Sinatra Episode 288 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on January 29, 1946. 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 Please share this podcast wi...