Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Archie is at it again trying to steal talent. Today, Eddie Anderson, AKA Rochester, visits Duffy’s Tavern and Archie tries to steal him away from Jack Benny so Archie can become the New Jack Benny. Originally aired on December 29, 1942. This is episode 71 of Duffy's Tavern. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . P...

Jello again. We get another Jack Benny version of a famous 1933 novel turned into a 1936 movie - Anthony Adverse. Episode 227 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on October 11, 1936. 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 subs...

Jim lands a big contract but then risks blowing it up when he schedules three dinner dates for the same Thursday night. Originally aired on June 29, 1950. This is episode 44 of Father Knows Best. 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...

Today the famous singer, Kate Smith, visits Duffy’s Tavern and Archie tries to sign her to a contract to sing at the tavern all the time. Originally aired on December 15, 1942. This is episode 69 of Duffy's Tavern. 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 c...

Today’s Jack Benny show is the first of the 1936/1937 season. There is a new band leader, Phil Harris.  Episode 226 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on October 4, 1936. 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 ou...

Jim wants to impress the head of the chamber of commerce, so he hires a housekeeper. Needless to say, things do not go as planned. Originally aired on June 22, 1950. This is episode 43 of Father Knows Best. 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...

Archie, the manager, welcomes one and all to Duffy's Tavern--where the elite meet to eat! Originally aired on July 29, 1940. This is the audition episode of Duffy's Tavern. 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  Sprea...

Jello again. Today we get a 16 minute snipet and a 20 minute snipet from two different shows.  Episodes 223 and 224 of The Jack Benny Show. The programs originally aired on on June 7, 1936 and June 14, 1936. 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...

Jim wants to go fishing on Father’s Day and each of the kids have their own plans, but Mother makes everybody stay together to celebrate Dad. Maybe she shouldn’t have. Originally aired on June 15, 1950. This is episode 42 of Father Knows Best. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with y...

The Lux Radio Theater put on a condensed radio version of the movie, The Life of Riley. Originally aired on May 8, 1950.  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  Spreaker.com , Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart...

Jello again. Today we get a 16 minute snipet and a 18 minute snipet from two different shows.  Episodes 221 and 225 of The Jack Benny Show. The programs originally aired on on May 24, 1936 and June 21, 1936. 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...

Jim Anderson is adamant that the family does not need a new car, even as his old car is shedding fenders and other parts as he drives down the road. Originally aired on June 8, 1950. This is episode 41 of Father Knows Best. 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 fami...

Riley is too afraid to ask his boss for some extra leave so they can visit their friends and family in New York. Originally aired on June 29, 1951. This is episode 324 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...

Jello again. Jack broadcasts from Detroit, but ends up in the hospital after taking a car for a test drive. Episode 219 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 10, 1936. 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 Anderson household gets turned upside-down when everyone’s superstitions take control. Originally aired on May 25, 1950. This is episode 40 of Father Knows Best. 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  Spreaker.com...

Sick of his overspending, Peg takes Riley off the checking account, forcing him to forge her name. Originally aired on June 15, 1951. This is episode 322 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  Sp...

Jello again. Jack celebrates his 4th anniversary on the air with visits from prior cast members and a sketch about a hillbilly feud. Episode 218 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 3, 1936. 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...

Betty thinks that her performance of Camille is so amazing that a Hollywood talent scout wants to get her into pictures. Originally aired on May 18, 1950. This is episode 39 of Father Knows Best. 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...

Riley forgets Peg’s birthday but redeems himself when he gets her tickets to the ballet. That is until their flirty neighbor, Louella, gets in the way. Originally aired on June 1, 1951. This is episode 320 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...

Jello again. Jack and the gang travel to Boston to broadcast their show. Along the way, they attend an interesting version of the Boston Tea Party. Episode 217 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on April 26, 1936. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like us on Facebook at  facebook.com/classiccomedyotr . Please share this podcast with your frien...

Jim thinks he’s a shoo-in to win the local golf tournament, until he tries to lift something a bit too heavy. Originally aired on May 11, 1950. This is episode 38 of Father Knows Best. 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...

Junior wins the soap box derby but gets disqualified when Riley lies and claims he designed the car. Originally aired on May 18, 1951. This is episode 318 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  S...

Jello again. Today we get a 10 minute snipet and a 16 minute snipet from two different shows.  Episodes 216 and 220 of The Jack Benny Show. The programs originally aired on on April 19, 1936 and May 17, 1936. 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 als...

Kathy brings home a stray dog, but even after they return the dog to its owner, the dog keeps coming back. Originally aired on May 4, 1950. This is episode 37 of Father Knows Best. 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 o...

Riley thinks that a pickpocket stole his pay envelope. So, he borrows $60 from his flirty neighbor, Louella, because he is afraid to face his wife, Peg, with the truth. When he tries to thank Louella with a gift, well, things get a little out of hand. Originally aired on May 11, 1951. This is episode 317 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to  host@classiccomedyotr.com . Like...