The Old Radio Companion

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about that very important event in America every Thanksgiving and that is The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Learn all about it's history and how it all got started and also some fun facts to share around the Thanksgiving table. Today's radio show is from The Life of Riley.   It's titled, "Turkey Hunt.&...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about some real life stories of people where Halloween didn't go quite as planned.  The radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly.   It's titled, "Halloween at Gildersleeve's." It originally aired October 31st 1947 .  HAPPY HALLOWEEN & ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about the classic movie monsters from the golden days of Hollywood.  The monsters discussed are from the movie Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Wolfman.  Find out some interesting facts about these classic horror movies and hear some interesting clips. The radio show is from The Abbott & Costello radio show.   It features...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" In this second Halloween show, Jay talks about a Halloween when he was a freshman in high school and how he learned a valuable lesson at a Halloween Party.  TheToday's radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Jack's Halloween Party." It originally aired November 3rd 1940.   HAPPY HALLOWEEN a...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about that most important icon of Halloween... and that is the witch.  Yes but so much is misunderstood about the witch. How did it all get started?  Well you will soon find out!  The radio show is from My Favorite Husband.  It's titled, " Halloween Surprise Party."   It originally aired October 28th 1949. ENJ...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about the FIRST LADY of old radio herself, Lurene Tuttle.  Learn all about this amazing actress of radio and television.  Her career spanned 50 years and what an impact she made and what a talent she had.  The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve . It's titled, " Majorie's cake."   It originally aire...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about that very bright and very beautiful HARVEST MOON that is associated with the fall season. Learn all about it and what it means and how it happens.  The radio show is from The Milton Berle radio show.   It's titled, "Salute to the American Farmer." It originally aired September 9th 1947 . ENJOY THE SHOW!!...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about that very popular way of communicating.. the text message. Yes and with everything else that humans get their hands on things can go wrong and that includes text messages.  Laugh as Jay shares some funny text messages from actual people.  The radio show is from the Fred Allen Radio show.  It's titled, "Teleph...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about schools and not just schools but the strange and unusual schools around the world.  The radio show is from OUR MISS BROOKS. It's titled, " Elephant Mascot." It originally aired November 13th 1949 . ENJOY THE SHOW!!!! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay ends the Celebrate Summer Series by talking about one of the favorite summer past times and that is flying a kite.  Learn about it's very early beginnings and how it has been used. Jay also tells a funny story about his experience with kites as a kid. The radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly.  The show is titled, &quot...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about real life people who no fault of their own.. or well it was their fault; became castaways.  The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, " Jack opens swimming pool for the season." It originally aired April 18th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about that favorite summer pastime among many and that is fishing.  Jay also tells a funny fishing story from his childhood.  Also learn about what the biggest fish was that was ever caught!  The radio show is a debut show and that is THE BICKERSONS!   It is titled,  " John's new fishing pole."   It originally...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about the ups and downs and all arounds of the Rollercoaster.  How did it all begin and what are the fastest and scariest ones in the world?  The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. Originally aired Sept 4th 1955.   ENJOY THE SHOW!!!! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay continues the Celebrate Summer Series by playing a game of summer sound effects. Guess what they are for fun or write in to theoldradiocompanion@gmail.com and take a guess. The one who gets the most correct and answers first wins a prize! The radio show is from The Jimmy Durante radio show. It's titled, " Looking for a c...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about real life funny signs that we find on storefronts, churches and billboards around this great country of ours.  The show is from The Bob Hope radio show.   The show originally aired March 25th 1953 and features special guest Mickey Rooney.  ENJOY THE SHOW!!! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay continues the Celebrate Summer Series by talking about that most popular summer staple, the hot dog.  Learn where it came from, the many ways we prepare it and the guy who has ate the most.  The radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly.  It's titled, "Hotdogs & Blowouts." It originally aired, April 30th 1935....

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay continues the celebrate summer series by talking about one of the safest and fastest ways to get around and that is by airplane. Hear about other people's weird flight experiences and also learn about some interesting facts about airplanes that you may not know about.  The Radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It&apos...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay wishes everyone a great 4th of July and celebrates by talking about fireworks and how they are made. Also hear some real life stories of when fireworks don't work out just right.  Enjoy a double feature show with Our Miss Brooks & The Great Gildersleeve.  The shows are titled, " Trip to Eagle Springs," originall...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay kicks off The Celebrate Summer Series by sharing  some vacations from real people that didn't go the way that they had wished.  He also shares a personal vacation story that started off in a weird way.  The radio show is from The Abbott and Costello radio show. It it titled, " Bud and Lou plan a vacation." Originall...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay celebrates Father's Day by telling a funny story about one particular hunting trip with his father.  The radio show is from  The Great Gildersleeve.   The show is titled, " The Father's Day Chair." Originally aired June 21st 1942.   HAPPY FATHER'S DAY AND ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS....

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about some of the big bands in the past that have been long forgotten. Learn some interesting facts about them and the influence that they did have in the big band world.  The radio show is from The Phil Harris and Alice Faye radio show.   The show is titled, " Phil has to fire Frank Remley."  It originally aired F...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about some unique artists and the medium that they choose to use to create their art. Some of the materials that they choose to use is very unusual and sometimes very strange and the art that comes about is equally as strange.  The radio show is from The George Burns and Gracie Allen radio show. It's titled, "Georg...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about everything that blooms and grows and makes our life beautiful and functional. Learn some interesting and unusual facts about flowers. Today's show is from The Fibber McGee & Molly radio show.  It's titled, "Molly gets flowers from a guy named Ralph." It originally aired January 18th 1944. ENJOY...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay brings in the month of may by talking about the celebration of Cinco De Mayo.  Learn about how this celebration got started and what it means.  Jay also starts a new segment on The Old Radio Companion called "THE SCOOP."   Enjoy vintage radio news broadcasts from the past.  The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio sho...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay celebrates and dedicates this show to all the moms out there by sharing some stories about moms and also by dedicating it to his own mom.  Listen to Gayle Lark sing "If I Give My Heart to You." The radio show is from The Aldrich Family. It's titled, "Mothers Day." Originally aired May 7th 1940. ENJOY THE S...