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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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8 APR 2026 · Father tells the family that he has received a big promotion. When they learn that they’ll all have to move to New York City, however, well, some people get really unhappy, really fast.
Originally aired on May 31, 1951. This is episode 84 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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31 MAR 2026 · Archie tries to get Duffy’s guest, Harold Peary, AKA The Great Gildersleeve, to invest in a new floor show at Duffy’s. Instead of falling for Archie’s scheme, he falls for Miss Duffy!
Originally aired on November 24, 1944. This is episode 147 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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27 MAR 2026 · Jello again. Jack and the gang say goodbye for the summer in this episode entitled “Last Show of the Season.”
Episode 264 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on June 27, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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26 MAR 2026 · Mother is on cloud nine because she is convinced that Father has remembered some super-important romantic event. The only problem is that he has absolutely no clue as to what it is.
Originally aired on May 24, 1951. This is episode 83 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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21 MAR 2026 · Archie gets Duffy’s guest, Robert Benchley, to introduce the show’s new singer, Bob Graham. And what a speech he gives!
Originally aired on November 10, 1944. This is episode 145 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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18 MAR 2026 · Jello again. This time, everyone goes to Paramount studios to see Jack make his movie.
Episode 263 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on June 20, 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 MAR 2026 · Mr. Gribble invited the whole family to his box at the tennis match. So, Father is busy trying to motivate his family to get ready quickly so they will not be late.
Originally aired on May 17, 1951. This is episode 82 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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15 MAR 2026 · Archie tries to win the heart of the beautiful movie star, Gene Tierney.
Originally aired on Sptember 22, 1944. This is episode 138 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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| Organization | Ronald Ecklebarger |
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