The Old Radio Companion

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay celebrates Mothers Day by dedicating this show to all the mothers out there and also to his own mother as well.  Jay honors his mom by sharing two songs sung by her in the 1950's.  The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. The title is " Bargain Hats." Originally aired May 13th 1951.   HAPPY MOTHERS DAY & ENJOY TH...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about our little friends that live underground and all around and that we have to share this world with. Some interesting facts and also a funny story.  The radio show is from My Friend Irma. The show is titled "Five Hundred Dollars." Originally aired March 7th 1949.  ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LE...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about the history of the restroom, bathroom or whatever you want to call it.  Jay also shares the most unusual toilet facilities around the world.  The radio show is from The Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy show. The  show features guest star Fred Allen .  It originally aired November 2nd 1947.   ENJOY THE SHOW! Support...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about criminals who are not so good at what they do! But crime doesn't pay and in these cases they definitely don't pay! The radio show is from The Life with Luigi. The title is" April fools." Originally aired April 1st 1952. 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 one of the most favorite and sweetest treats and that is chocolate! Where it all started and the worlds best chocolatiers and the chocolate that they make.  The radio show is the debut of the show YOU BET YOUR LIFE starring   Groucho Marx!   This is the show from February 13th 1952.   ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show T...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay recalls a funny story about an Easter that involved plastic Easter eggs and a family of raccoons. HAPPY EASTER!  The radio show is from The Fibber McGee & Molly Show.   It's titled, "Molly's Easter Dress." It originally aired March 23rd 1948.   ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay hops out for the Easter season with the first of two special Easter shows.   Eddie Hopkins joins Jay as a special guest from EBU (Easter Bunny University) The Radio show is from The Red Skelton Show.   It's titled, "The Easter Show." Originally aired April 4th 1942.   HAPPY EASTER AND ENJOY THE SHOW!"  Support...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about how different countries in the world celebrate the first day of spring!  The show is from The Great Gildersleeve. It's titled "Easter Rabbits." It originally aired  April 25th 1943 . 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 the origin and celebration of this great Irish Holiday, St. Patricks Day! The radio show is from the Fred Allen show.  Its the St. Patricks Day show that originally aired March 17th 1937 .  So have the BLARNEY ABOUT YA and 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 the history and the development of the great American Past time... THE TELEVISION! The Radio show is from The Abbott & Costello Show.  It's titled "Bank Robbery." With special guest star Marlene Dietrich.   It originally aired April 11th 1945. ENJOY THE SHOW!  Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... O...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay Lewis talks about the famous chicken sandwich in America and our little friends that started it all.  The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show . It's titled "How Palm Springs was founded." Originally aired Feb 11th 1951!  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 a new amazing revolutionary tech that is for that guy that needs that wife figure in his life. But it's not all that it's cracked up to be!  The radio show is from The George Burns & Gracie Allen radio show.  The title of the show is " Gracie looking for a job." Originally aired Dec 19th 1946. E...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay Lewis celebrates Valentines Day by talking about famous couples over history that were in love but ended in a tragic way!  But when Love is real... it lasts.  The radio show is from The Life Of Riley. The title of the show is " Valentine Locket." Originally aired Feb 11th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JA...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"  Jay tells a funny Valentines story from his childhood and also talks about how Valentines Day got started. Although the history is unclear we can still see how it all comes down to us and the ones we love!  The radio show is from The Phil Harris & Alice Faye radio show.   It's titled "Someone sends Alice flowers on Vale...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about some weird and unusual jobs in the USA and Abroad.  The radio show is from Duffy's Tavern.   The title is "Someone's Getting Hitched." Originally aired  April 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 shares some funny and bizarre bumper stickers and how they say a lot about who we are.  The radio show is from My Favorite Husband . The show is titled "Overweight." Originally aired  July 5th 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 tells you all about the interesting facts about snow that you may not know or even care to know about. You might call them FLAKE FACTS!  The Radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly.  The title of the show is "The Blizzard." Originally aired Jan 27th 1942 .  ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF T...

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" In this New Year Show, Jay talks about how different countries around the world ring in the new year!  The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. It's titled, "Baby Sitting on New Years." Originally aired January 1st 1950.  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 different time Capsules including some very unique and interesting ones and the oldest time capsule found in the US.  The radio show is from the Edgar Bergan and Charlie McCarthy show that originally aired 12/30/1944. ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Merry Christmas from The Old Radio Companion!   Jay starts the show with the story of the Candy cane and how this common Christmas item is more than just a Christmas Candy but has a more important meaning about Christmas. The radio shows for this Christmas episode includes radio shows from both The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny....

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay starts his show with his first guest which is Larry Wilkens a mall Santa Claus.  Jay also talks about the Christmas tree and how this very special tradition started.  The radio show is from The Red Skelton Christmas show from December 15th 1942.   ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" This episode Jay shares all about Santa and who he is and how he behaves in some of the countries around the world.  The radio show is from The Jimmy Durante Christmas show of 1944.  Originally aired December 22nd 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 shares about how different Countries around the world celebrate Christmas and the traditions that they hold so dear.  The radio show is from The Bob Hope Christmas show of 1945. Originally aired December 18th 1945. 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 shares a personal story from his past when he learned a valuable lessons about what is important about thanksgiving. The radio show is from the Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled "The Thanksgiving show." Originally aired November 23rd 1947. 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 shares some unusual and weird Thanksgiving recipes.  The Radio show is from The George Burns & Gracie Allen show.   The title is " Turkey Swallows a Wedding Ring." Originally aired November 28th 1948 . ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!