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4 MAR 2026 · Jello again. Jack lost the diamond wristwatch that Phil Harris gave him for Christmas. Unfortunately, Jack finds out there is more to the story of this expensive gift than anyone imagined.
Episode 261 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on June 6, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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2 MAR 2026 · Spring cleaning is in full swing at the Anderson’s. It all gets pushed aside when Jim finds out an important potential client is supposed to show up for a meeting
Originally aired on May 3, 1951. This is episode 80 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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27 FEB 2026 · When Duffy won’t give Archie a raise, Archie thinks he can get a job on Ransom Sherman’s new radio show, Nitwit Court.
Originally aired on June 27, 1944. This is episode 136 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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26 FEB 2026 · Jello again. Aside from a bunch of pills, Jack is fully recovered from his bout of influenza. So, he and the gang put on a radio mystery.
Episode 260 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on May 30, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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23 FEB 2026 · 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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20 FEB 2026 · 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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19 FEB 2026 · 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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18 FEB 2026 · 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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13 FEB 2026 · 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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.
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11 FEB 2026 · 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. 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 |
| Categories | Comedy , History |
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