Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio
A podcast featuring old time radio comedy shows in original broadcast order with commentary.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 806
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
The Aldrich Family - “Henry Forgets To Mail A Letter”
When Henry forgets to mail a letter for his mom, he creates all sorts of problems that only get worse when he tries to fix it. Originally aired on October 23, 1941. This is episode 116 of The Aldri…
00:30:18 |
Mon 10 Jan 2022
The Life of Riley: “Monahan Spends A Week”
When Sidney Monahan comes to spend a week with the Rileys, Chester A. Riley thinks that Peg has fallen in love with Monahan, her old flame. Originally aired on May 22, 1948. This is episode 202 of …
00:32:37 |
Fri 31 Dec 2021
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Gracie Allen
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Gracie Allen. Kay Bell, Debbie Reynolds, Cynthia Bell, circa 1952 George Burns and Gracie Allen, 1952 Episode 527 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally…
00:33:56 |
Thu 30 Dec 2021
The Aldrich Family - “The Pen Pal”
Henry tries to make a girl jealous by writing fictitious letters to a girl in the next town. Postum packaging from 1938 An advertisement for Postum. Originally aired on January 23, 1941. This…
00:33:28 |
Wed 29 Dec 2021
The Life of Riley: “Christmas Bonuses From Mr. Stevenson”
Riley's boss decides not to give Christmas bonuses after all. This episode is out of order, so we can listen to a Christmas episode at Christmastime. This is Episode 225 of The Life of Riley. The…
00:30:10 |
Fri 24 Dec 2021
Christmas Special 2021 - BBC 1940
Special presentation of a BBC Christmas broadcast, featuring King George's Christmas Speech. It originally aired on December 25, 1940. King George VI delivering his Christmas speech on 12/25/1940.…
00:31:05 |
Fri 24 Dec 2021
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Frank Sinatra
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Frank Sinatra. Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope on the set of The Frank Sinatra Show on ABC-TV, October 18, 1957. This episode is out of order, so we can listen to a C…
00:24:59 |
Wed 22 Dec 2021
Christmas Special 2021 ”The Happy Prince” with Orson Welles
Lady Esther Presents Orson Welles. This episode is a Christmas special featuring the story of The Happy Prince. It originally aired on December 22, 1941. Please email questions and comments to host…
00:28:21 |
Wed 22 Dec 2021
The Aldrich Family - ”The Sleigh Ride”
Henry wants to go on a sleigh ride, but things don't work out quite as he had hoped. Originally aired sometime in the 1940's. Please email questions and comments to [email protected]. Lik…
00:26:46 |
Tue 21 Dec 2021
The Life of Riley: ”Riley, Man of Distinction”
Simon, Bab's boyfriend, convinces Riley that he could be a model. Originally aired on May 15, 1948. This is episode 201 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to host@classicco…
00:30:34 |
Sun 19 Dec 2021
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guests, Charles Farrell and Bing Crosby
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Charles Farrell and Bing Crosby Charles Farrell, 1952 Episode 525 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on March 11, 1952. Please email questions…
00:27:33 |
Fri 17 Dec 2021
The Aldrich Family - ”Halloween Prank Backfires”
Henry gets into a world of trouble because he wants to pull a prank on Halloween. Originally aired on October 31, 1940. This is episode 68 of The Aldrich Family. Please email questions and commen…
00:29:13 |
Wed 15 Dec 2021
The Life of Riley: ”Mother‘s Day Present Explained”
Peg tells the kids about why she gives Riley a present on Mother's Day. Originally aired on May 8, 1948. This is episode 200 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to host@clas…
00:29:48 |
Mon 13 Dec 2021
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Tyrone Power
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Tyrone Power. Tyrone Power in the 1952 film, "Pony Soldier" Episode 522 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on February 19, 1952. Please email q…
00:28:26 |
Thu 09 Dec 2021
The Aldrich Family - ”Henry Loses Gift Watch From Aunt Harriet”
Henry gets into a whirlwind of chaos when he tries to keep Aunt Harriet from finding out that he lost the watch she gave him. Originally aired on September 12, 1940. This is episode 61 of The Aldri…
00:24:59 |
Tue 07 Dec 2021
The Life of Riley: ”Baseball Uniform”
Riley buys a secondhand baseball uniform for Junior, and then tells him it used to be his when he was a young baseball prodigy. Originally aired on May 1, 1948. This is episode 199 of The Life of R…
00:30:34 |
Fri 26 Nov 2021
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Alexis Smith
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Alexis Smith. Alexis Smith, 1951 Alexis Smith, 1971 Episode 521 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on February 12, 1952. Please email questi…
00:27:53 |
Thu 25 Nov 2021
The Aldrich Family - ”The Generous Gentleman Movie”
Henry tries to be helpful and generous to everyone he meets - with disastrous results. Originally aired on September 5, 1940. This is episode 60 of The Aldrich Family. Please email questions and …
00:26:34 |
Tue 23 Nov 2021
The Life of Riley: ”Spring Fever”
Riley tries to rekindle romance with Peg. Originally aired on April 24, 1948. This is episode 198 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions and comments to [email protected]. Like us o…
00:26:44 |
Fri 12 Nov 2021
The Bob Hope Show with Special Guest, Virginia Mayo
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Virginia Mayo Virginia Mayo, 1951 Episode 510 of The Bob Hope Show. The program originally aired on November 27, 1951. Please email questions and comments to h…
00:25:30 |
Fri 12 Nov 2021
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