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6 MAY 2026 · Jello again. Jack and the gang get invited to a Halloween Hoedown at Andy Divine’s farm.
Episode 269 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on October 31, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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4 MAY 2026 · Betty decides to get married at the tender age of 17.
Originally aired on June 28, 1951. This is episode 87 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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1 MAY 2026 · There’s a huge push to get people to buy war bonds, so Archie writes a play for their guest, Boris Karloff, to star in. He is sure it will be an incredible motivator to get people to buy the bonds.
Originally aired on January 12, 1945. This is episode 154 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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30 APR 2026 · Jello again. Jack and the gang give us a dramatic medical emergency adaptation. Meanwhile, everyone is flabbergasted that Jack traded in his old car for a Maxwell.
Episode 268 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on October 24, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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27 APR 2026 · The family tries to teach Mother how to drive a car so she can take injured veterans to a nearby town for a series of dances.
Originally aired on June 21, 1951. This is episode 86 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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24 APR 2026 · When Sydney Greenstreet visits Duffy’s Tavern, Archie gets him to help con a con man.
Originally aired on December 15, 1944. This is episode 150 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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21 APR 2026 · Jello again. Jack and the gang are trying to get back in the swing of things after a 2-month summer vacation, but this time they get visits from three different people.
Episode 266 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on October 10, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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17 APR 2026 · When all the men in Springfield find out that there are some incredible prizes for winning the races at the Father’s Day Picnic, they go all out to get physically fit.
Originally aired on June 14, 1951. This is episode 85 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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11 APR 2026 · Archie is at it again! This time he tries to get Duffy’s guest, Larry Adler, a great harmonica player, to join the musical act at Duffy’s.
Originally aired on December 1, 1944. This is episode 148 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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10 APR 2026 · Jello again. Jack and the gang are back from vacation, but a visit from band leader, Abe Lyman, ruins everyone’s mood.
Episode 265 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on October 3, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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A podcast featuring old time radio comedy shows in original broadcast order with commentary.
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| Author | Ronald Ecklebarger |
| Organization | Ronald Ecklebarger |
| Categories | Comedy , History |
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