Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

A podcast featuring old time radio comedy shows in original broadcast order with commentary.

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Update frequency: every 2 days
Average duration: 30 minutes
Episodes: 806
Years Active: 2018 - 2025

The Aldrich Family - "Henry Gets a Job in Swansons Supermarket"

Would you get a job just so you could get a date? Well, that’s what Henry Aldrich does in this week’s show.

Originally aired on February 15, 1951. This is episode 531 of The Aldrich Family.

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00:30:55 | Mon 22 Jul 2024

The Life of Riley: "Riley Decides to Move"

When the neighbor’s baby cries all night, Chester A. Riley looks for a new place to live.

Originally aired on May 5, 1950. This is episode 278 of The Life of Riley.

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00:31:30 | Sat 20 Jul 2024

The Jack Benny Show - "Don't Live Right"

In today’s episode, Jack Benny and his cast present another murder mystery. Episode 114 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on February 18, 1934.

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00:20:26 | Thu 18 Jul 2024

The Aldrich Family - "Contest To Win Money For A Motor Scooter"

Henry gets in over his head when he tries to buy a motor scooter on credit.

Originally aired on September 14, 1950. This is episode 509 of The Aldrich Family.

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00:27:16 | Wed 17 Jul 2024

The Life of Riley: "Riley, The Hamburger King"

Chester A. Riley, spends his entire paycheck on a defunct hamburger stand, only to alienate his son, Junior, so that Junior opens up a rival hamburger stand across the street.

Originally aired on Apri…

00:27:44 | Tue 16 Jul 2024

The Jack Benny Show - "Miniature Women"

In today’s episode, Jack Benny and his cast present their version of another literary classic, "Little Women". Episode 113 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on February 11, 1934.

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00:22:08 | Fri 12 Jul 2024

The Aldrich Family - "Homer Stuffs Henry's Composition in with His Circulars"

What do a love letter, a school essay, and half a pancake have in common? They all got stuffed in an envelope and hand delivered by Henry and Homer.

Originally aired on February 23, 1950. This is epis…

00:29:55 | Thu 11 Jul 2024

The Life of Riley: "Riley Goes to a Drive-In Theater"

Chester A. Riley, has never been to a drive-in movie, so when his daughter, Babs, gets a job at one, Riley goes to check up on her.

Originally aired on April 21, 1950. This is episode 276 of The Life …

00:25:10 | Sun 30 Jun 2024

The Jack Benny Show - "Uncle Tom's Cabin"

Jack Benny and his cast present their version of a literary classic, "Uncle Tom's Cabin". Episode 104 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on December 10, 1933.

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00:30:55 | Sat 29 Jun 2024

The Aldrich Family - "Homer Expects a Horse From Agnes"

Homer and Agnes break up, but a horse plays a part in bringing them back together.

Originally aired sometime in 1949.

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00:25:11 | Wed 26 Jun 2024

The Life of Riley: "The Riley's Anniversary"

Chester A. Riley, forgets his 18th wedding anniversary and then considers leaving his wife, Peg, because he thinks she has lied to him.

Originally aired on April 14, 1950. This is episode 275 of The L…

00:27:20 | Fri 21 Jun 2024

The Jack Benny Show - "Mary's Birthday"

Jack Benny celebrates Mary Livingston's birthday. Episode 94 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on June 23, 1933.

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00:32:25 | Wed 19 Jun 2024

The Aldrich Family - "Homer Gets Engaged To Agnes"

Today, it is Homer Brown who falls prey to the confusion of miscommunication.

Originally aired on May 5, 1949. This is episode 462 of The Aldrich Family.

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00:29:05 | Thu 13 Jun 2024

The Life of Riley: "Miracle of the Bells"

Chester A. Riley, Junior is in love with his teacher and hears bells when he is near her. His dad, Chester A. Riley, Senior, tries to help his son, but learns that he, too, might be susceptible to he…

00:24:40 | Mon 10 Jun 2024

The Jack Benny Show - "Who Killed Mr. X?"

Jack Benny presents his version of a who-dun-it featuring Sherlock Holmes and his quest to find a murderer. Episode 92 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on June 9, 1933.

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00:29:16 | Sat 08 Jun 2024

The Aldrich Family - "Date with a Tall Girl"

Henry Aldrich freaks out because he asks a girl out on a date and later discovers that she is a few inches taller than he is.

Originally aired on April 28, 1949. This is episode 461 of The Aldrich Fam…

00:31:21 | Wed 05 Jun 2024

The Life of Riley: "Chivalry Is Dead"

Chester A. Riley, learns the lessons of chivalry, courtesy, and kindness the hard way.

Originally aired on March 31, 1950. This is episode 273 of The Life of Riley.

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00:25:46 | Sat 01 Jun 2024

The Jack Benny Show - "Sherlock Holmes and King Kong"

Jack Benny presents his version of a who-dun-it featuring Sherlock Holmes and King Kong. Episode 91 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on June 2, 1933.

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00:34:05 | Fri 31 May 2024

The Aldrich Family - "Henry Takes Gladys To The School Play"

If anyone can mess up taking a date to a school play, leave it to Henry Aldrich.

Originally aired on April 21, 1949. This is episode 460 of The Aldrich Family.

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00:30:49 | Tue 28 May 2024

The Jack Benny Show - with Guest, Edward G. Robinson

Jack Benny welcomes special guest, Edward G. Robinson. Episode 85 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on April 21, 1933.

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00:31:00 | Wed 22 May 2024

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