Comedy x Funny Ha Ha

We welcome a new series to the podcast, the extremely popular family comedy, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet . This is the seventh episode titled, 'Enters Essay Contest .' This episode aired November 19, 1944. Starring: Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, Harriet Hilliard Ozzie and Harriet married on October 8, 1935, and later realized working together in radio would keep them together more than the...

Milton Berle with his episode titled Salute to Summer Sports . Sponsor: Philip Morris cigarette and tobacco. This episode aired August 12, 1947. born: Mendel Berlinger, July 12, 1908; New York City - died: March 27, 2002 (age 93); Los Angeles, California : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations ar...

The Jack Benny Program with guest, husband and wife duo: George Burns and Gracie Allen . This episode aired April, 11, 1937. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94 My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY...

Lum & Abner programs were only 15 minutes, so here are two: | 1935-01-04 ' Sell Oil Well to Mr Carter' (aired January 4, 1935) and, ' Squire Skimp President of SW Oil' (aired January 7, 1935). Starring: Chester Lauck (Lum) and Norris Goff (Abner) Sell Oil Well to Mr Carter : Lum and Abner are going to be made rich by their oil wells. However, Squire Skimp turns out to be the presiden...

The Martin & Lewis Show with their audition episode featuring, Bob Hope . This episode was recorded March 24, 1949. The Martin and Lewis Show  (later The Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Show) was broadcast on NBC Radio Network from April 3, 1949, to July 14, 1953. Although it aired for four years, some critics said it didn't translate well to radio because much of their comedy was v...

This week Groucho Marx returns to host, You Bet Your Life , the Secret Word - Chair . This episode aired October 5, 1949. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94 My other podcast channels include: MYSTERY x...

This week is The Jack Benny Program episode, Charlie Chan in Radio City. JELL-O was the new sponsor to the program. This episode aired November 11, 1934 on the Blue Network (NBC Radio). ALERT: An early program -- the quality is not the best and includes scratches and blips. Also, this is an edited program with the music parts removed. Going forward, I'll air clearer productions from the JB program...

The Fred Allen Show (Linit Bath Club Revue), with Judge Allen's Court . This episode aired January 22, 1933. Story: Judge Allen's court hasn’t opened yet and while the Judge is busy in his chamber, Louis Katzman is using the courtroom to render a musical verdict. This episode features tenor singer Charlie Carlisle, singer Helen Morgan, impersonator Sheila Barrett, Jack Smart, and Roy Atwel. : : :...

This week it's time for, Fibber McGee & Molly , and their episode - Jewelry Store Robbery . Plot: Fibber, the detective, recovers a missing necklace after a jewelry store robbery. This episode aired December 12, 1939. Fibber McGee and Molly aired from 1935 to 1959 on NBC Red Network. Real life married couple Jim and Marian Jordan, played the starring roles. They started in Vaude...

The Milton Berle Show and does a Salute to the Great Outdoors . Sponsored by: Philip Morris cigarette and tobacco. This episode aired August 5, 1947. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94 My other podcast...

Vic and Sade return with two episodes: Official Host (&) Vic's New Hat these episodes aired March 3, 1938, and November 11, 1938, respectively. Official Host : Sade's not at home, so Rush decides he will have a heart-to-heart talk with his dad about being pulled off as host of the party they have planned for Nicer Scott in the next week or so. Vic's New Hat : Sade decides Vic needs a...

This week is the Jack Benny Program , this one is titled, The House of Benny . This episode aired Friday, August 31, 1934. Jack Benny plays himself as a baby. Show references include the movie “The House of Rothschild,” Mae West, and Gretta Garbo and her big feet (even though they were normal size for a woman of her height). : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the...

This week is episode two (2) of The Great Gildersleeves and the episode, Marjories Cake . Leroy and Gildy find a delicious cake to eat at home, and greed takes over, now they have to fix things. This episode aired September 7, 1941. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal accou...

Let's start the month May with The Sealtest Variety Theater (aka The Dorothy Lamour show) with The Love Pact . Along with Ms. Lamour, this episode stars William Powell, Alan Young, Jeff Chandler, and Hans Conried. This episode aired September 23, 1948. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duan...

Welcome a new series to the podcast: Lum and Abner with two short episodes -- Friday Night Sociable (&) Hunting the Lion. These episodes aired January 1 & 2, 1933. After learning they performed in Black Face during their Vaudeville days, I debated about adding Lum and Abner to my podcast. That fact bothers me, but: 1) they are humorous; 2) this was a very popular comedy series... so, I dec...

The Jack Benny Program , episode titled, Taking a Taxi . This episode aired May 18, 1934. Plot: Jack takes a taxi to the studio where singer and radio personality, Frank Parker, invited him to dinner with his very musical family. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account:...

This week on Ha Ha is Groucho Marx hosting his hit program, You Bet Your Life , the Secret Word - Head . This episode aired April 20, 1949. NOTE: This audio includes the warm-up and pre-air audio with Groucho joking with his announcer and the audience. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duan...

New month, new week starting with The Fred Allen Show (a.k.a. 'Linit Bath Club Revue') and an episode titled, Wide-Awake Detective Agency . This is a partial version of the episode, the full version is non-existent. The audio is a little scratchy, so I hope you can still enjoy. : : : : : You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Don...

This weeks episode is from Fibber McGee & Molly , titled Finance Company Is After Car . This episode aired November 28, 1939. : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr Thanks for your support.

This week of the Jack Benny Program includes two episodes in one: Who Killed Mr. Stooge and The House of Rawchild (a comic version of the film 'The House of Rothschild') [starts at 30:14]. ::ALERT NOTE: The audio for Who Killed Mr. Stooge is not the best and these are early episodes when was still Jack still forming the feel and direction of the show. So, if you prefer his later well-formed episod...

Featuring guest star, Ida Lupino , on the Chase and Sanborn Hour . CSH was a variety program with songs and comedy. This episode aired September 5, 1937. Hosted by Don Ameche and also featuring Dorothy Lamour, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, and Nelson Eddy. : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr Thanks for your s...

This week we welcome a new program to the podcast, Vic and Sade , with two early episodes, Decoration Day Parade and Sades Trip to Dwight . These episodes aired May 28, 1937 and June 6, 1937. Vic and Sade was broadcast from 1932 to 1946 originally on the NC Blue Network before eventually being broadcast on all major radio networks (NBC, NBC Blue, Mutual Broadcasting, and CBS). Most episodes were o...

This weeks comedy is the premiere episode from The Great Gildersleeve , titled, Arrives in Summerfield . This episode aired August 31, 1941. : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr Thanks for your support.

Sealtest Variety Theater (Dorothy Lamore) with the episode titled Sir Lancelot of the Lake . Featuring Ray Milland, Dorothy Lamore, and Eddie Bracken. This episode aired September 16, 1948. : : : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr Thanks for your support.

The Jack Benny Program does a comic adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo film from 1934 which was very popular. This is an early Benny episode, most people prefer his later ones, but if you want to hear his early days and growth -- this is for you. website: https://otr.duane.media | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr