Ronald Ecklebarger

Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

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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

My Favorite Husband: “Liz Changes Her Mind" 18.07.2019 25:21

George tries to get Liz to stop changing her mind and begin following through on what she's started. Originally aired on June 24, 1949. This is episode 50 of My Favorite Husband. 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 to our podc...

The Life of Riley: “Riley’s Mother-in-law Visits" 14.07.2019 33:23

Riley freaks out when he listens to Gillis explain what happens when a mother-in-law comes for a visit. Originally aired on May 13, 1945. This is episode 69 of The Life of Riley. 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 to our podca...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, James Cagney 13.07.2019 1:04:07

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, James Cagney. Photo of James Cagney Rehearsal recording for episode 179 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 3/7/1943 and the program originally aired on March 9, 1943. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends...

My Favorite Husband: “Television" 08.07.2019 25:05

George thinks he can do just as good a job fixing a set as a certified TV repairman. Originally aired on June 17, 1949. This is episode 49 of My Favorite Husband. 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 to our podcast on Spotify,...

The Life of Riley: “Riley is a Pal to Junior" 08.07.2019 32:30

Riley wants to be Junior's friend, but it may be harder than he thinks. Originally aired on March 18, 1945. This is episode 62 of The Life of Riley. 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 to our podcast on Spotify, iTunes, and Goo...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Paulette Goddard, Dorothy Lamour, Veronica Lake 06.07.2019 32:58

Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Paulette Goddard, Dorothy Lamour, Veronica Lake. Photo of Dorothy Lamour in Road to Morocco. Photo of Paulette Goddard. Photo of Veronica Lake. Episode 175 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on February 9, 1943. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/cl...

My Favorite Husband: “Hair Dyed" 02.07.2019 25:00

Liz tries to kick the gossip habit with little success. She learns her lesson, however, when her hair stylist accidentally dyes her hair black. Originally aired on June 10, 1949. This is episode 48 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends an...

The Life of Riley: “Expectant Fathers" 02.07.2019 31:30

An expectant father gets a lesson in how to cope from the Rileys. Originally aired on March 4, 1945. This is episode 60 of The Life of Riley. 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 to our podcast on iTunes and Google podcasts. Bec...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Rita Hayworth 28.06.2019 32:09

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Rita Hayworth Photo of Rita Hayworth in "Gilda" - 1946. Episode 170 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on January 5, 1943. 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 subscrib...

My Favorite Husband: “Liz in the Hospital" 25.06.2019 25:01

It is OK when George is the one who has to see the doctor, but when the Liz has to get her tonsils out... Originally aired on May 27, 1949. This is episode 46 of My Favorite Husband. 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 to our...

The Life of Riley: “Riley Helps Luigi Pass English Exam" 23.06.2019 29:39

Riley takes the rap for cheating at night school so his friend, Luigi, can pass the class. Originally aired on February 25, 1945. This is episode 59 of The Life of Riley. 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 to our podcast on iT...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope 20.06.2019 19:40

Episode 169 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on December 29, 1942. 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 to our podcast on iTunes and Google podcasts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

My Favorite Husband: “Anniversary Presents" 18.06.2019 25:53

George and Liz celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Originally aired on May 13, 1949. This is episode 44 of My Favorite Husband. 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 to our podcast on iTunes and Google podcasts. Become a...

The Life of Riley: “Riley Trains Junior's Dog" 08.06.2019 30:37

Junior wants a puppy. You can imagine what happens next! Originally aired on February 11, 1945. This is episode 57 of The Life of Riley. 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 to our podcast on iTunes and Google podcasts. Become a...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Bette Davis 06.06.2019 31:50

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Bette Davis Photo of Bette Davis Episode 158 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on October 13, 1942. 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 to our podcast on...

100th Episode Special: Don Juan Quilligan 05.06.2019 32:14

Special episode celebrating the 100th regular podcast. Originally aired on February 11, 1946. This was an episode of The Screen Guild Theater. William Bendix plays Quilligan, a man who ends up getting too many girlfriends, and too much trouble. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast...

My Favorite Husband: “Getting Old" 04.06.2019 24:17

George has to convince Liz that she is not old and ugly. Originally aired on May 20, 1949. This is episode 45 of My Favorite Husband. 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 to our podcast on iTunes and Google podcasts. Become a...

The Life of Riley: “The BPLA Initiates a New Member" 03.06.2019 29:24

After Riley's lodge welcomes a new member, Riley brags about what great pals the lodge brothers are. Then Gillis and Muley run into each other's cars. Originally aired on February 4, 1945. This is episode 56 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your frie...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Claudette Colbert 29.05.2019 31:34

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Claudette Colbert. Photo of Claudette Colbert Episode 148 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on May 5, 1942. 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 to our podca...

My Favorite Husband: “Overweight" 29.05.2019 26:13

George bets his boss that Liz can lose more weight than his boss's wife. Originally aired on May 6, 1949. This is episode 43 of My Favorite Husband. 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 to our podcast on iTunes and Google podc...

The Life of Riley: “Five Dollars is Missing" 26.05.2019 30:41

When five dollars goes missing, Riley goes all out to find and punish the culprit. Originally aired on January 28, 1945. This is episode 55 of The Life of Riley. 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 to our podcast on iTunes and...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Vera Vague 22.05.2019 1:07:29

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Vera Vague. Photo of Vera Vague Rehearsal recording for episode 147 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 4/19/1942 and the program originally aired on April 21, 1942. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your friends an...

My Favorite Husband: “Vacation Time" 21.05.2019 25:21

Liz and George have very different ideas about the perfect vacation. Originally aired on April 29, 1949. This is episode 42 of My Favorite Husband. 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 to our podcast on iTunes and Google podca...

The Life of Riley: "Riley Takes Phone Booth Nickels" 17.05.2019 30:54

When the payphone gives Riley an unexpected jackpot of 85 cents in nickels, he's not quite sure what to do. Originally aired on January 21, 1945. This is episode 54 of The Life of Riley. 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 to...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Rita Hayworth 16.05.2019 1:11:54

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Rita Hayworth. Photo of Rita Hayworth. Rehearsal recording for episode 146 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 4/13/1942 and the program originally aired on April 14, 1942. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your f...