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 Life of Riley: “Special Christmas Present"
After lecturing Junior about having patience and waiting until Christmas Day to open gifts, Riley receives one in the mail and not knowing what it is drives him nuts! Originally aired on December 1…
00:31:15 |
Fri 12 Apr 2019
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Patsy Kelly at Camp Roberts
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Patsy Kelly. Photo of Patsy Kelly, around 1935 Rehearsal recording for episode 139 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/22/1942 and the …
01:07:43 |
Thu 11 Apr 2019
My Favorite Husband: “Absentmindedness"
Think you forget too much? Just wait until you hear what Liz forgets! Originally aired on February 25, 1949. This is episode 33 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to hos…
00:26:36 |
Mon 08 Apr 2019
The Life of Riley: “Riley's Mash Note at Night School"
Riley finds a love note in his lunch box while attending night school. Who is his secret admirer? Originally aired on December 10, 1944. This is episode 48 of The Life of Riley. Please email ques…
00:30:26 |
Sat 06 Apr 2019
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope from Camp Haan, CA
Rehearsal recording for episode 138 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/15/1942 and the program originally aired on February 17, 1942. Please email questions and comments t…
01:10:00 |
Wed 03 Apr 2019
My Favorite Husband: “April Fool's Day"
Liz's April Fool's prank backfires, as usual. Originally aired on April 1, 1949. This is episode 38 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to [email protected]. Like…
00:25:59 |
Mon 01 Apr 2019
The Life of Riley: “Most Popular Boy"
Riley and Gillis are at it again! This time they are arguing over whose son is more popular. Originally aired on December 3, 1944. This is episode 47 of The Life of Riley. Please email questions …
00:31:01 |
Fri 29 Mar 2019
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Billie Burke
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Billie Burke. Photo of Billie Burke, around 1935 Rehearsal recording for episode 137 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/8/1942 and the …
01:12:37 |
Wed 27 Mar 2019
My Favorite Husband: “Secretarial School"
Liz tries to prove to George that she can hold down a job. Originally aired on February 18, 1949. This is episode 32 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to host@classicco…
00:25:15 |
Mon 25 Mar 2019
The Life of Riley: “Bridesmaid Babs"
Riley sends Peg and Babs off to San Francisco so Babs can be in her best friend's wedding. Can Riley survive the gossipy neighbors? Originally aired on November 26, 1944. This is episode 46 of The …
00:30:06 |
Fri 22 Mar 2019
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope from March Air Field
Bob and his regular troupe of singers and comedians bring the show to March Air Field to entertain the troops. Rehearsal recording for episode 136 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording…
01:22:14 |
Thu 21 Mar 2019
My Favorite Husband: “Speech for a Civic Organization"
Liz is trying to improve herself by using big words and learning about bees. When she has to speak at a civic organization, her self-improvement doesn't last. Originally aired on February 4, 1949. …
00:26:16 |
Mon 18 Mar 2019
The Life of Riley: “Turkey Hunt"
Gillis starts bragging about how he shoots his own turkey every Thanksgiving, which makes Riley feel like he has to prove he's better at something he's never even tried. Originally aired on Novembe…
00:23:46 |
Fri 15 Mar 2019
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Edward Everett Horton
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Edward Everett Horton. Photo of Edward Everett Horton Rehearsal recording for episode 134 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 1/18/1942 an…
01:07:05 |
Wed 13 Mar 2019
My Favorite Husband: “The Absolute Truth"
Liz and George make a bet to see who can go 24 hours with only telling the absolute truth. Originally aired on January 21, 1949. This is episode 28 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions…
00:26:25 |
Mon 11 Mar 2019
The Life of Riley: “Big Football Bet"
Riley and Gillis are at it again, and make a bet about which of their son's football teams will win the big game. Originally aired on November 12, 1944. This is episode 44 of The Life of Riley. P…
00:31:45 |
Fri 08 Mar 2019
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Jack Haley
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Jack Haley. Photo of Jack Haley Rehearsal recording for episode 132 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 1/4/1942 and the program originall…
01:10:11 |
Wed 06 Mar 2019
My Favorite Husband: “Marriage License Error"
Liz and George find a typo on their marriage license. Does that mean their not really married? Originally aired on January 21, 1949. This is episode 28 of My Favorite Husband. Please email quest…
00:26:20 |
Mon 04 Mar 2019
The Life of Riley: “Piano Lessons for Junior"
Riley insists that Junior take piano lessons after co-worker, Gillis, brags about what a great piano player his son, Egbert, is. Originally aired on November 5, 1944. This is episode 43 of The Life…
00:32:11 |
Fri 01 Mar 2019
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Reginald Gardiner
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Reginald Gardiner. Photo of Reginald Gardiner Rehearsal recording for episode 131 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 12/28/1941 and the …
00:58:51 |
Wed 27 Feb 2019
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