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A podcast featuring old time radio comedy shows in original broadcast order with commentary.
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- 3 days ago31 min
The Jack Benny Show - "Scoop Benny, Ace Reporter"
Jello again. This time, Jack Benny plays a high-powered editor of a newspaper that needs more help than the staff can provide.Episode 281 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on January 23, 1938.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.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, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
- 5 days ago30 min
Father Knows Best - "Father of the Year"
Betty, Bud, and Kathy want to enter their dad into a Father of the Year contest, but they can’t figure out how to write about him in 25 words or less.Originally aired on November 8, 1951. This is episode 96 of Father Knows Best.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.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, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
- 2 weeks ago30 min
Duffy's Tavern - "John Garfield Stars in Fish and Fantasy"
A burlesque show across the street is stealing all of Duffy’s business. So, Archie writes a play entitled, Fish and Fantasy, for guest, John Garfield, to star in.Originally aired on April 27, 1945. This is episode 168 of Duffy's Tavern.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.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, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
- 2 weeks ago30 min
The Jack Benny Show - "Driving Back from San Francisco"
Jello again. In this episode we get to listen in on Jack, Mary, and Rochester as they drive back from San Francisco in the old Maxwell. But that is not all! We also get to see what Jack and the gang will be like in 40 years!Episode 280 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on January 16, 1938.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.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, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Father Knows Best - "The Tie"
A tie is delivered to the Anderson’s home, but Kathy throws the wrapping away so no one knows who sent it.Originally aired on November 1, 1951. This is episode 95 of Father Knows Best.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.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, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
- 3 weeks ago31 min
Duffy's Tavern - "Archie Buys a 'Gem' From Finnegan"
Once again, Archie is scheming himself into a pickle.Originally aired on April 20, 1945. This is episode 167 of Duffy's Tavern.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.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, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
- 3 weeks ago32 min
The Jack Benny Show - "In San Francisco"
Jello again. Jack and the gang talk about all the things they’ve done in San Francisco and then they go to Chinatown for some chop suey.Episode 279 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on January 9, 1938.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.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, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
- 3 weeks ago30 min
Father Knows Best - "Gossip"
The Andersons learn a valuable lesson about just how destructive gossip can be.Originally aired on October 18, 1951. This is episode 94 of Father Knows Best.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.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, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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