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A podcast featuring old time radio comedy shows in original broadcast order with commentary.
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- Today30 min
Father Knows Best - "The Chaperone"
Betty asks Father to chaperone a sleigh ride and dinner because he always goes above and beyond what is asked of him. That way of doing things comes back to bite him when Bud and Kathy start going above and beyond.Originally aired on January 3, 1952. This is episode 104 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 days ago32 min
Duffy's Tavern - "Archie Installs a Roulette Wheel"
Archie hires a con man to be the press agent for the tavern.Originally aired on June 1, 1945. This is episode 173 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.
- 4 days ago32 min
The Jack Benny Show - "Robert Taylor Plays the Cello"
Jello again. Jack Benny welcomes actor Robert Taylor to the show.Episode 284 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on February 13, 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 - "Attic Auction"
When the Andersons clean out their attic, they end up getting rid of more than junk.Originally aired on December 6, 1951. This is episode 100 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.
- 1 weeks ago33 min
The Jack Benny Show - "Jack Is Late"
Jello again. Jack Benny and the gang tell the story of how Jack picked the wrong horse at Santa Anita race track.Episode 283 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on February 6, 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.
- 1 weeks ago30 min
Father Knows Best - "The Meteor"
When Kathy finds a meteor in her back yard, she doesn’t waste any time spreading the news. Too bad she doesn’t have the whole story.Originally aired on November 29, 1951. This is episode 99 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 ago31 min
Duffy's Tavern - "Archie Impersonates Opera Star"
Archie thinks he can win back the heart of his lost love if he can convince her that he is an opera singer.Originally aired on May 25, 1945. This is episode 172 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 ago33 min
The Jack Benny Show - "Hurricane"
Jello again. Jack Benny and the gang present their version of producer Samuel Goldwyn’s blockbuster movie, The Hurricane.Episode 282 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on January 30, 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.
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