Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Jim and Margaret’s wedding anniversary is coming up. What could go wrong when a surprise party is planned? With the Andersons? Plenty!!! Originally aired on April 19, 1951. This is episode 78 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...

This week, Archie comes up with a publicity stunt to get Duffy’s Tavern in the newspapers. He is going to award their guest, Paul Lukas, the Duffy Academy Award. That is, he will if he can get enough votes for Paul from the denizens of the tavern. Originally aired on May 23, 1944. This is episode 131 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-co...

Jello again. Due to popular demand, Jack and the gang remake of one of their previous sketches from April 12, 1936. It is a spoof of a play by Eugene O'Neill. Episode 258 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 16, 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...

Jim has an opportunity to land a huge insurance contract, but he needs to be able to meet the potential client. Meanwhile, Kathy is fixated on being a carrot! Originally aired on April 12, 1951. This is episode 77 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  hos...

As always, Archie is going to try to get something out of their guest. This time, their guest is famous Hollywood restaurateur, Prince Michael Romanoff, who owned Romanoff's Restaurant on Rodeo Drive. His restaurant was one of the go-to spots for all the upper crust and movie stars. So, Archie thinks he can get Romanoff to become a part-owner in Duffy’s. Good luck with that Archie. Originally aire...

Jello again. It’s Mother’s Day (not now, but it was in 1937 when the show aired) and the gang wants to encourage kids to obey their mothers and go to school. So, they do a schoolhouse sketch with Jack as the teacher. Episode 257 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 9, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-rad...

Father tries to lay down the law when it comes to his kids borrowing things from and loaning things to all their friends. Originally aired on April 5, 1951. This is episode 76 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 on Fa...

Once again Archie is scheming to use Duffy’s guest. This time it is actor and fashion plate, Adolphe Menjou. Archie is going to coerce Menjou into giving a lecture to a policeman’s group. What’s worse is that Archie wrote the lecture! Originally aired on May 9, 1944. This is episode 129 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-ti...

Jello again. It’s the fifth anniversary of Jack Benny’s debut on radio. So, Mary writes a poem, Phil offers a truce, and the gang throws a Buck Benny party. Episode 256 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 2, 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...

Jim’s boss and his boss’s boss both show up for Sunday dinner – on April Fool’s day! Originally aired on March 29, 1951. This is episode 75 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 on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomed...

Rerun of 3rd podcast episode. The Riley Family needs a place to live. Husband and father, Chester A. Riley, comes up with a plan to solve their problem. Originally aired on January 16, 1944. 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...

Rerun of 2nd podcast episode. Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Constance Bennett. Originally aired on September 27, 1938. This is episode 1 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. 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  facebo...

Rerun of 1st podcast episode. George pretends to be sick to keep an eye on the handsome artist who is spending all day at the house, painting Liz's portrait. Originally aired on August 6, 1948. This is episode 3 of My Favorite Husband. 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  hos...

Duffy’s guest, Dennis Day, is about to go into the Navy, so Archie wants to find a couple of girls who will join them for an evening on the town. Originally aired on May 2, 1944. This is episode 128 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...

Jello again. In spite of the lovely spring weather, a gloom of bickering breaks out between Jack and the gang. Episode 255 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on April 25, 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 Fa...

When three days of rain are too much for the Anderson’s leaky roof, some unexpected visitors help them appreciate all they have. Originally aired on March 22, 1951. This is episode 74 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...

You’ll never believe this, but Archie’s got a new scheme. This one involves using Bob Crosby and Dolores Hope to get Bing Crosby and Bob Hope to do a radio program sponsored by Duffy’s Soaked Pig’s Feet. Originally aired on April 25, 1944. This is episode 127 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support ....

Jello again. Jack and the gang try on their British accents for their play about Lady Milicent and all her husbands. Episode 254 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on April 18, 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...

Father lectures the kids about the evils of procrastination but then is faced with how he put off fixing the roof, cleaning his desk, and filing his income taxes. Originally aired on March 15, 1951. This is episode 73 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 ...

Happy New Year!!! This is a special presentation of Casey, Crime Photographer entitled "Hot New Year’s Party." It originally aired on January 1, 1948. 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...

Happy New Year!!! This is a special presentation of The Kraft Music Hall, starring Bing Crosby. It originally aired on December 30, 1943. 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 . Please share this...

When Father wins a 30-pound live turkey off a 10-cent raffle ticket, everyone calls him lucky. When he decides to serve the turkey to 40 guests at his New Year’s Eve party, well, let’s put it this way, his luck runs out. Originally aired on December 28, 1950. This is episode 62 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-rad...

Archie needs a Santa Claus for Duffy’s Christmas celebration and he thinks their guest, Monte Woolley, would be perfect for the role, just because he has a beard. Originally aired on December 22, 1944. This is episode 151 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...

Merry Christmas!!! This is a special presentation of The Raleigh Cigarette Program, starring Red Skelton. It originally aired on December 25, 1945. 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 . Please...

Jello again. This show features Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone going shopping at a local department store and encountering a wide variety of interesting characters. 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/classicc...