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
- 805
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
My Favorite Husband: “Young Matron League Tryouts"
Liz secretly tries out for a role in the Young Matron's League play in an attempt to impress visiting Hollywood director Anatole Brodney. Originally aired on October 2, 1948. This is episode 11 of …
00:30:55 |
Mon 26 Nov 2018
The Life of Riley: The Barber Chair
Riley hopes that Uncle Baxter will rekindle an old flame with a wealthy dowager so he can have Baxter’s room as a den, after the marriage. But is he premature by buying a unique item for his hide-awa…
00:33:45 |
Sat 24 Nov 2018
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Lum and Abner
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Lum and Abner. Picture of Lum and Abner. Originally aired on December 27, 1938. This is episode 14 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Please email que…
00:26:31 |
Wed 21 Nov 2018
My Favorite Husband: “Knitting Baby Booties"
George and his boss mistakenly think that Liz is going to have a baby. Originally aired on September 24, 1948. This is episode 10 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to h…
00:30:19 |
Mon 19 Nov 2018
The Life of Riley: Van Planten Theater, Part 1
Bab’s wants to star in a play, but it cost her $25 for acting lessons. When Riley finds out, he rushes to the theater to get the money back. Things don’t go the way Riley planned, though. Originall…
00:34:27 |
Fri 16 Nov 2018
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guests, Dagwood and Blondie
Bob Hope welcomes special guests, Dagwood and Blondie. Picture of Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake. Originally aired on December 20, 1938. This is episode 13 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob…
00:34:00 |
Wed 14 Nov 2018
My Favorite Husband: "Liz and the General"
Liz befriends her eccentric, elderly, neighbor, General Timberlake. Originally aired on September 17, 1948. This is episode 9 of My Favorite Husband. Please email questions and comments to host@…
00:32:45 |
Mon 12 Nov 2018
The Life of Riley: Telephone Story
The Rileys can’t get a phone in their new house because they’re too far down the list, which is long because of the war. Once again, Uncle Baxter sets up a con to get a phone and Riley pays the pric…
00:33:28 |
Fri 09 Nov 2018
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Chico Marx
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Chico Marx. Picture of Chico Marx. Originally aired on November 8, 1938. This is episode 7 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Marx Brothers Movies with…
00:32:23 |
Thu 08 Nov 2018
My Favorite Husband: "Liz's Mom Has Second Thoughts"
Liz's mother is all set to marry Houston oil man, Dan Carson, but suddenly gets second thoughts. Originally aired on September 3, 1948. This is episode 7 of My Favorite Husband. Please email que…
00:32:31 |
Mon 05 Nov 2018
The Life of Riley: Riley Rents a House
The Rileys finally rent a house of their own, but when Uncle Baxter starts pulling his old stunts, no one gets to move anywhere! Originally aired on February 6, 1944. This is episode 4 of The Life …
00:32:29 |
Fri 02 Nov 2018
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Martha Raye
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Martha Raye. Picture of Bob Hope and Martha Raye. Originally aired on November 1, 1938. This is episode 6 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Please ema…
00:33:09 |
Wed 31 Oct 2018
Special Episode - "War of the Worlds"
Special episode commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Orson Welles' broadcast of "War of the Worlds." Originally aired on October 30, 1938. This was an episode on CBS of the Mercury Theater of the …
01:03:25 |
Tue 30 Oct 2018
My Favorite Husband: Liz Teaches the Samba.
Liz gets roped into teaching a teenage boy how to samba because his dad is on the board of directors at the bank George works at. Originally aired on August 20, 1948. This is episode 5 of My Favori…
00:26:23 |
Tue 30 Oct 2018
The Life of Riley: The Butler, part 2
Uncle Baxter finds the Riley family a place to stay until they can find something permanent. He just doesn't tell them that they have to be servants. Originally aired on January 30, 1944. This is e…
00:24:21 |
Fri 26 Oct 2018
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Olivia de Havilland
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Olivia de Havilland. Picture of Jerry Colonna and Bob Hope. Originally aired on October 4, 1938. This is episode 2 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. P…
00:33:39 |
Wed 24 Oct 2018
My Favorite Husband: The Charity Bazaar Kissing Booth
George and Liz both think helping out the local charity bazaar is a great idea, until each finds out that the other one volunteered to run a kissing booth. Originally aired on August 13, 1948. This…
00:30:50 |
Mon 22 Oct 2018
The Life of Riley: Riley Plans to Build a House
The Riley Family needs a place to live. Husband and father, Chester A. Riley, comes up with a plan to solve their problem. Originally aired on January 16, 1944. This is episode 1 of The Life of Ril…
00:33:55 |
Sat 20 Oct 2018
The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Constance Bennett
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Constance Bennett. Originally aired on September 27, 1938. This is episode 1 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Please email questions and comments to host@…
00:39:00 |
Thu 18 Oct 2018
My Favorite Husband: "The Portrait Artist"
George pretends to be sick to keep an eye on the handsome artist who is spending all day at the house, painting Liz's portrait. Originally aired on August 6, 1948. This is episode 3 of My Favorite …
00:35:56 |
Mon 15 Oct 2018
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