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Old Time Comedy Radio | Old Time Radio

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Summary
 Old Time Comedy Radio | Old Time Radio brings you classic comedy from the golden age of radio, featuring unforgettable comedians, colorful characters, clever sketches, sitcom-style stories, and the humor that entertained millions before television. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. From legendary comedy programs to beloved radio personalities, Old Time Comedy Radio celebrates the performers, characters, and timeless humor that made vintage radio comedy so popular. Rediscover classic old time radio comedy, vintage comedy shows, radio sitcoms, golden age entertainment, nostalgic humor, and classic otr radio.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-comedy-radio-old-time-radio--7219644/support.Copyright Old Time Retro Radio Art Drama & Plays Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Abbott and Costello - "Abbott and Costello44 - 12 - 14Christmas Shopping for Lous Girlfriend" (1944)

    Abbott and Costello - "Abbott and Costello44 - 12 - 14Christmas Shopping for Lous Girlfriend" (1944)
    11 Nov 2026
    Abbott and Costello, “Christmas Shopping for Lou’s Girlfriend,” originally broadcast December 14, 1944. With Christmas near, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello head downtown as Lou tries to stretch his limited gift budget for Ruby Poole.

    The holiday shopping trip brings them through a crowded streetcar and into Bingles Department Store, where familiar misunderstandings involve Lou’s brother Sebastian and manager Kitzel. The NBC broadcast also features Connie Haines singing “The Trolley Song” and music by Freddie Rich and his orchestra.

    Old Time Comedy Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:43 Original Broadcast
    29:47 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-comedy-radio-old-time-radio--7219644/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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    30 min
  • Fibber McGee and Molly - "Fibber Mc Gee and Molly - "Fmm 1948 - 02 - 17 (541) Big Bucks for Horatio Alger Books" (1948)

    Fibber McGee and Molly - "Fibber Mc Gee and Molly - "Fmm 1948 - 02 - 17 (541) Big Bucks for Horatio Alger Books" (1948)
    9 Nov 2026
    Fibber McGee and Molly, “Big Bucks for Horatio Alger Books” (episode 541), originally broadcast February 17, 1948. Jim Jordan and Marian Jordan star as Fibber and Molly McGee in this NBC comedy, with Harlow Wilcox and the King’s Men.

    At 79 Wistful Vista, Fibber spots a mail circular suggesting there may be big money in old books—especially Horatio Alger titles. While Molly remains doubtful, Fibber’s enthusiasm sends him toward the Book Nook and a typically ambitious new get-rich-quick venture. Johnson’s Wax sponsors the broadcast, including a promotion for Johnson’s Glo-Coat.

    Old Time Comedy Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:44 Original Broadcast
    29:18 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-comedy-radio-old-time-radio--7219644/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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    30 min
  • Abbott and Costello - "Abbott and Costello45 - 01 - 11Lous House Needs Another Bathtub" (1945)

    Abbott and Costello - "Abbott and Costello45 - 01 - 11Lous House Needs Another Bathtub" (1945)
    6 Nov 2026
    Abbott and Costello, “Lou’s House Needs Another Bathtub,” originally broadcast January 11, 1945. In this NBC broadcast sponsored by Camel cigarettes, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello bring their familiar fast-paced comedy to Lou’s newly purchased country home, Lumbago Ranch.

    Lou discovers the ranch has no bathtub, but wartime rationing makes a new one hard to come by. With Bud’s objections in tow, Lou turns to Mr. Kitzel’s swap shop in search of a secondhand solution. Ken Niles announces, with music by Freddie Rich and vocalist Connie Haines.

    Old Time Comedy Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:43 Original Broadcast
    30:43 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-comedy-radio-old-time-radio--7219644/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio
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    31 min
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