The Old Radio Companion

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about the popular trend of online dating and shares some real life online dating stories from people where it didn't go quite the way that they expected. Also a list of some funny online dating sites.  The radio show is from "My Friend Irma." It's titled, "Dinner Date." Originally aired April 19...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Yes everyone Jay is sick and has a cold and couldn't record a full show for you so..... we are making this show short and sweet.  He's making it up to you all by playing a double feature of some radio shows and that is the best medicine of all!   The first show is from the Jack Benny radio show originally aired December 1st...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay celebrates Easter by talking about how Bunnies got all involved in this Holiday.  Learn why bunnies and also some interesting facts about our friends with long ears and fluffy tails.  The radio shows are a double feature from Easter shows from "Father Knows Best," and "The Life of Riley."   ENJOY THE SHOWS! Sup...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about some predominant old radio stars from the past and some interesting and maybe some unknown facts about them.  The radio show is from The Jack Benny radio show.  It's titled, "Cleaning Jack's Den." It originally aired November 16th 1947.   ENJOY THE SHOW!!! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Join Jay as he brings in the beginning of spring and April fools by talking about the man who started the whole stand up comedy thing... and that was the Jester! The radio show is from The Fred Allen radio show. It's titled, "Stop the Music!" Originally aired June 27th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about what things cost back in the 1940s compared to our current times.  The radio show is from The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet .  It's titled, "The Nelson Bank." It originally aired Feb 27th 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 celebrates this special day of St. Patricks Day but talking about the Irish Pub.  Where did it all get started? ( Well yeah.. we know.. Ireland.) And Learn some interesting facts about the Irish pub and why all those who go there have the luck of the Irish!  The radio show is from the "The Day in the Life of Dennis Day."...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about what dancing was like in the 1940's.  Learn about the dances that they danced and the music that got their feet tapping.  The radio show is from "My Friend Irma." The show is titled, "Dancing Fools." Originally aired Dec 15th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay celebrates Woman's history month by talking about some famous woman in history that made some significant changes in our world today.  Learn some history and some interesting facts about these amazing woman.  The radio show comes from the Judy Canova Show which has never been featured on The Old Radio Companion. It's tit...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay commemorates Pancake Day by sharing the origins of the pancake and where and how it all got started and where it came from.  Also find out some great and interesting facts about this amazing breakfast food.  Happy Pancake Day!  The radio show is from the Fibber McGee & Molly radio show . It's titled "Pancake Day.&quo...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay celebrates Presidents day by sharing some interesting and funny facts about our US presidents.  The radio show is from The George Burns and Gracie Allen radio show. It's titled "George's Job in Washington."   It originally aired February 21st 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!!! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF TH...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay starts the show sharing the top love songs that were popular in the 1940's.  Jay also talks about the crazy things that people do for love. The radio show is from My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning. The title of the show is "Valentines Day." Originally aired Feb 11th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about the masks that we have had to wear now going on three years because of the Coronavirus  and tries to find the lighter side of the topic as well.  He shares some great heroes that wear masks also and maybe we can look at it in a different way.  The radio show is from Duffy's Tavern.  The show features the guest sta...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay shares some funny idioms from the past in which are the sayings and things that we say in our everyday language.  The radio show is from the comedy quiz show " You Bet Your Life."  Starring the great comedy genius and witty Groucho Marx.  This show is from February 13th 1952.  ENJOY THE SHOW!!! Support the show THIS IS J...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about dreams and why we have them and what they might mean!  The radio show comes from The Jack Benny radio show . It's titled, "Dennis dreams he has his own show."  Originally aired March 19th 1944. 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 starts out the new season with those little bundle of joys... babies!  Learn about the first baby born for the new year and also some interesting things you may have not known about babies.  The Radio show is from the Alice Faye & Phil Harris show. It's titled, "Babysitters." Originally aired December 12th 1948....

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about Murphy's law and shares some true stories of where in real people's lives, Murphy's law was very true. He also shares a funny story from his own life where something went terribly wrong.  The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. It's titled, "Christmas Gift Return." Originally aired Decembe...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay Rings in the New year by sharing other people's funny resolutions. To celebrate the New Year Jay brings you a double feature of old radio shows. The first show is from The Fibber Mcgee & Molly radio show. It's titled, "Dance at the Country Club." Originally aired December 30th 1952. The second radio show co...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay celebrates Christmas Eve by talking about some interesting facts about those creatures that Santa needs and relies on so much and that is his reindeer. Enjoy also a double feature of radio shows from the Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny Christmas shows.   The Great Gildersleeve Christmas show is titled, "Christmas at Home....

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay continues to celebrate Christmas with welcoming back an old guest from last year, Larry Wilkens who is a professional mall Santa Claus.  Jay also shares funny letters from kids written to Santa.  The old radio show is from The Red Skelton show.   It's titled, "The Little Christmas Tree." Originally aired December 19...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay continues his Christmas series by bringing good will and cheer by playing a little game.  Listen to the Christmas sound effects and be one of the first ones to write in and guess what they are and win a little Christmas gift!  The radio sho is from The Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy show. It's titled, " The Night Be...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay takes a Christmas journey through the 1940's and talks about what Christmas toys were the most popular for each year.  Toys include the Red Ryder BB gun, the Slinky and Lionel Trains and other favorites!  The radio show is from the Bing Crosby Christmas show of December 24th 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay celebrates Thanksgiving by talking about some real life Thanksgiving disasters that some real people have experienced. The radio shows on this weeks show is a double feature. The first show is from The Abbott & Costello radio show. It's titled, "Turkey Dinner." It originally aired November 25th 1943. The second...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay attempts to unravel some of the mysteries behind the Pilgrims and why they have the connection with Thanksgiving.  The Radio show is from The George Burns and Gracie Allen show.  It's titled, "Gracie Buys a Live Turkey."   Originally aired November 17th 1942.  Happy Thanksgiving and ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about what was served at that first Thanksgiving meal between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians.  How did the turkey get to be the main staple for our Thanksgiving celebrations?  Also learn some interesting facts about turkeys!  Today's radio show is from The Jimmy Durante radio show. It's titled, " Prepa...