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18 JUL 2026 · A burlesque show across the street is stealing all of Duffy’s business. So, Archie writes a play entitled, Fish and Fantasy, for guest, John Garfield, to star in.
Originally aired on April 27, 1945. This is episode 168 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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16 JUL 2026 · Jello again. In this episode we get to listen in on Jack, Mary, and Rochester as they drive back from San Francisco in the old Maxwell. But that is not all! We also get to see what Jack and the gang will be like in 40 years!
Episode 280 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on January 16, 1938. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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13 JUL 2026 · A tie is delivered to the Anderson’s home, but Kathy throws the wrapping away so no one knows who sent it.
Originally aired on November 1, 1951. This is episode 95 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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10 JUL 2026 · Once again, Archie is scheming himself into a pickle.
Originally aired on April 20, 1945. This is episode 167 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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8 JUL 2026 · Jello again. Jack and the gang talk about all the things they’ve done in San Francisco and then they go to Chinatown for some chop suey.
Episode 279 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on January 9, 1938. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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7 JUL 2026 · The Andersons learn a valuable lesson about just how destructive gossip can be.
Originally aired on October 18, 1951. This is episode 94 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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3 JUL 2026 · When Finnegan gets a letter saying that he inherited a diamond mine, everyone at Duffy’s becomes his best friend.
Originally aired on April 6, 1945. This is episode 166 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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1 JUL 2026 · Jello again. Jack and the gang banter about their New Year’s celebrations and talk about doing the next week’s show from San Francisco.
Episode 278 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on January 2, 1938. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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30 JUN 2026 · Mother’s birthday is coming up and Father wants to surprise her with a very different gift. The only problem is that he can’t find a place to hide it.
Originally aired on October 11, 1951. This is episode 93 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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19 JUN 2026 · Honest Dave promises Archie a laundry list of celebrities to entertain for free. Naturally, things do not go as planned.
Originally aired on March 30, 1945. This is episode 165 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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Supporters Club
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17 MAY 2026 · Episode 85 of Lux Radio Theater. It originally aired on June 15, 1936. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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Supporters Club
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17 MAY 2026 · Episode 84 of Lux Radio Theater. It originally aired on June 8, 1936. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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Supporters Club
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17 MAY 2026 · Episode 83 of Lux Radio Theater. It originally aired on June 1, 1936. It is the second show that is still in existence. It is the first episode of Lux that was broadcast from Hollywood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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Supporters Club
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17 MAY 2026 · Episode 52 of Lux Radio Theater. It originally aired on October 28, 1935. It is the first show that is still in existence. It is the only episode of Lux that exists that was broadcast from New York. 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 |
| Website | www.spreaker.com |
| host@classiccomedyotr.com |
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