Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

A podcast featuring old time radio comedy shows in original broadcast order with commentary. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.

Episodes

February 23, 2026 32 mins
Baseball season has begun and spring fever is in full swing. What could ruin the wonderful news that Bud won tickets to a doubleheader? Nothing but Aunt Martha.

Originally aired on April 26, 1951. This is episode 79 of Father Knows Best.

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The Annual Boat Ride and Beef Steak of the Men’s Auxiliary of the Friendly Sons of Mother Machree is supposed to happen next week and Duffy needs entertainment. Archie thinks he can get their guests, Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard, to perform.

Originally aired on May 30, 1944. This is episode 132 of Duffy's Tavern.

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Jello again. Jack is home in bed with the flu and Mary is taking care of him. So, what’s the rest of the gang to do? Well, keep calm and carry on!

Episode 259 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 23, 1937.

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February 18, 2026 33 mins
Jim and Margaret’s wedding anniversary is coming up. What could go wrong when a surprise party is planned? With the Andersons? Plenty!!!

Originally aired on April 19, 1951. This is episode 78 of Father Knows Best.

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February 13, 2026 31 mins
This week, Archie comes up with a publicity stunt to get Duffy’s Tavern in the newspapers. He is going to award their guest, Paul Lukas, the Duffy Academy Award. That is, he will if he can get enough votes for Paul from the denizens of the tavern.

Originally aired on May 23, 1944. This is episode 131 of Duffy's Tavern.

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February 11, 2026 30 mins
Jello again. Due to popular demand, Jack and the gang remake of one of their previous sketches from April 12, 1936. It is a spoof of a play by Eugene O'Neill.

Episode 258 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 16, 1937.

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February 10, 2026 33 mins
Jim has an opportunity to land a huge insurance contract, but he needs to be able to meet the potential client. Meanwhile, Kathy is fixated on being a carrot!

Originally aired on April 12, 1951. This is episode 77 of Father Knows Best.

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As always, Archie is going to try to get something out of their guest. This time, their guest is famous Hollywood restaurateur, Prince Michael Romanoff, who owned Romanoff's Restaurant on Rodeo Drive. His restaurant was one of the go-to spots for all the upper crust and movie stars. So, Archie thinks he can get Romanoff to become a part-owner in Duffy’s. Good luck with that Archie.

Originally aired on May 16, 1944. This is episode 1...
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Jello again. It’s Mother’s Day (not now, but it was in 1937 when the show aired) and the gang wants to encourage kids to obey their mothers and go to school. So, they do a schoolhouse sketch with Jack as the teacher.

Episode 257 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 9, 1937.

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February 3, 2026 32 mins
Father tries to lay down the law when it comes to his kids borrowing things from and loaning things to all their friends.

Originally aired on April 5, 1951. This is episode 76 of Father Knows Best.

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February 1, 2026 32 mins
Once again Archie is scheming to use Duffy’s guest. This time it is actor and fashion plate, Adolphe Menjou. Archie is going to coerce Menjou into giving a lecture to a policeman’s group. What’s worse is that Archie wrote the lecture!

Originally aired on May 9, 1944. This is episode 129 of Duffy's Tavern.

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January 29, 2026 31 mins
Jello again. It’s the fifth anniversary of Jack Benny’s debut on radio. So, Mary writes a poem, Phil offers a truce, and the gang throws a Buck Benny party.

Episode 256 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 2, 1937.

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January 27, 2026 34 mins
Jim’s boss and his boss’s boss both show up for Sunday dinner – on April Fool’s day!

Originally aired on March 29, 1951. This is episode 75 of Father Knows Best.

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Rerun of 3rd podcast episode.


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.


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Rerun of 2nd podcast episode.


Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Constance Bennett. Originally aired on September 27, 1938. This is episode 1 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope.


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Rerun of 1st podcast episode.

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 Husband.

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January 19, 2026 32 mins
Duffy’s guest, Dennis Day, is about to go into the Navy, so Archie wants to find a couple of girls who will join them for an evening on the town.

Originally aired on May 2, 1944. This is episode 128 of Duffy's Tavern.

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Jello again. In spite of the lovely spring weather, a gloom of bickering breaks out between Jack and the gang.

Episode 255 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on April 25, 1937.

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January 13, 2026 32 mins
When three days of rain are too much for the Anderson’s leaky roof, some unexpected visitors help them appreciate all they have.

Originally aired on March 22, 1951. This is episode 74 of Father Knows Best.

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You’ll never believe this, but Archie’s got a new scheme. This one involves using Bob Crosby and Dolores Hope to get Bing Crosby and Bob Hope to do a radio program sponsored by Duffy’s Soaked Pig’s Feet.

Originally aired on April 25, 1944. This is episode 127 of Duffy's Tavern.

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