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

My Favorite Husband: “Time Budgeting" 14.05.2019 23:33

When Liz causes them to be massively late to dinner at his boss's house, George put Liz on a time budget. Originally aired on April 22, 1949. This is episode 41 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 o...

The Life of Riley: “Wedding Anniversary" 10.05.2019 25:07

Riley remembers his wedding anniversary...kind of. Originally aired on January 14, 1945. This is episode 53 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 suppor...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Brenda Marshall 08.05.2019 1:08:55

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Brenda Marshall. Photo of Brenda Marshall. Rehearsal recording for episode 145 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 4/5/1942 and the program originally aired on April 7, 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...

My Favorite Husband: “Horseback Riding" 08.05.2019 25:40

Liz is afraid of horses, but that doesn't stop her from taking riding lessons when George starts spending too much time with a lady rider from his club. Originally aired on April 15, 1949. This is episode 40 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...

The Life of Riley: “Silver Gloves Boxing" 03.05.2019 31:36

Riley and Gillis are bragging about their sons again, but this time, the dads really duke it out! Originally aired on January 7, 1945. This is episode 52 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...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Laird Cregar 03.05.2019 1:02:17

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Laird Cregar. Photo of Laird Cregar in Heaven Can Wait. Rehearsal recording for episode 142 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 3/15/1942 and the program originally aired on March 17, 1942. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podc...

My Favorite Husband: “Gum Machine" 30.04.2019 25:25

George tries to get Liz to stand up for her rights, so when a gum machine steals her penny, things get messy. Originally aired on April 8, 1949. This is episode 39 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 t...

The Life of Riley: “New Year's Eve Party" 27.04.2019 31:45

Riley invites a soldier to his house for a small New Year's Eve party, but he ends up with more than he expected. Originally aired on December 31, 1944. This is episode 51 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 subscri...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Buddy Rogers 24.04.2019 1:01:45

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Buddy Rogers. Photo of Buddy Rogers, around 1937 Rehearsal recording for episode 141 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 3/8/1942 and the program originally aired on March 10, 1942. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast wi...

My Favorite Husband: “Charity Review" 23.04.2019 23:30

Liz volunteers George to perform with her in a show for charity. Will he do it? If so, what will Liz do to make things interesting? Originally aired on March 11, 1949. This is episode 35 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. Y...

The Life of Riley: “A Guest for Christmas” 20.04.2019 32:01

Riley brings home his boss's spoiled and nasty son, Roswell, for Christmas, because the boy's mother is in the hospital. It is up to Riley to show him the true meaning of Christmas! Originally aired on December 24, 1944. This is episode 50 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please s...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Babe Ruth at Camp Cooke 20.04.2019 32:46

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Babe Ruth. Photo of Babe Ruth Episode 140 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on March 3, 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 a...

My Favorite Husband: “Mother-in-law” 15.04.2019 28:11

Hilarity ensues when George's mom comes for an extended stay. Originally aired on March 4, 1949. This is episode 34 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. Bec...

The Life of Riley: “Special Christmas Present" 12.04.2019 31:15

After lecturing Junior about having patience and waiting until Christmas Day to open gifts, Riley receives one in the mail and not knowing what it is drives him nuts! Originally aired on December 17, 1944. This is episode 49 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 podca...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Patsy Kelly at Camp Roberts 11.04.2019 1:07:43

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Patsy Kelly. Photo of Patsy Kelly, around 1935 Rehearsal recording for episode 139 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/22/1942 and the program originally aired on February 24, 1942. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast...

My Favorite Husband: “Absentmindedness" 08.04.2019 26:36

Think you forget too much? Just wait until you hear what Liz forgets! Originally aired on February 25, 1949. This is episode 33 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 p...

The Life of Riley: “Riley's Mash Note at Night School" 06.04.2019 30:26

Riley finds a love note in his lunch box while attending night school. Who is his secret admirer? Originally aired on December 10, 1944. This is episode 48 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 podcas...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope from Camp Haan, CA 03.04.2019 1:10:00

Rehearsal recording for episode 138 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/15/1942 and the program originally aired on February 17, 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 Goog...

My Favorite Husband: “April Fool's Day" 01.04.2019 25:59

Liz's April Fool's prank backfires, as usual. Originally aired on April 1, 1949. This is episode 38 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 supporter...

The Life of Riley: “Most Popular Boy" 29.03.2019 31:01

Riley and Gillis are at it again! This time they are arguing over whose son is more popular. Originally aired on December 3, 1944. This is episode 47 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 i...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Billie Burke 27.03.2019 1:12:37

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Billie Burke. Photo of Billie Burke, around 1935 Rehearsal recording for episode 137 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/8/1942 and the program originally aired on February 10, 1942. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast w...

My Favorite Husband: “Secretarial School" 25.03.2019 25:15

Liz tries to prove to George that she can hold down a job. Originally aired on February 18, 1949. This is episode 32 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. Be...

The Life of Riley: “Bridesmaid Babs" 22.03.2019 30:06

Riley sends Peg and Babs off to San Francisco so Babs can be in her best friend's wedding. Can Riley survive the gossipy neighbors? Originally aired on November 26, 1944. This is episode 46 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. Yo...

The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope from March Air Field 21.03.2019 1:22:14

Bob and his regular troupe of singers and comedians bring the show to March Air Field to entertain the troops. Rehearsal recording for episode 136 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/1/1942 and the program originally aired on February 3, 1942. Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . P...

My Favorite Husband: “Speech for a Civic Organization" 18.03.2019 26:16

Liz is trying to improve herself by using big words and learning about bees. When she has to speak at a civic organization, her self-improvement doesn't last. Originally aired on February 4, 1949. This is episode 30 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 wi...