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By Greg Fordyce

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Episode 54: The Alan Young Show

Old Radio Comedy PodcastJun 26, 2020

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S5 Ep. 22: My Friend Irma

S5 Ep. 22: My Friend Irma

On Episode 22 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "The Martin's Dog and A New Society," from My Friend Irma. Thanks for listening!

Mar 25, 202424:40
S5 Ep. 21: Our Miss Brooks

S5 Ep. 21: Our Miss Brooks

On Episode 21 of Season 5 we bring you the January 9 and January 30, 1949 broadcasts of Our Miss Brooks - "Broken Furnace," and "Student Banking." Thanks for listening!

Mar 22, 202456:16
S5 Ep. 20: My Favorite Husband

S5 Ep. 20: My Favorite Husband

On Episode 20 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the January 14, 1949 broadcast of My Favorite Husband, "Piano and Violin Lessons." Thanks for listening!

Mar 18, 202424:21
S5 Ep. 19: Charlotte Greenwood Show & The Burns and Allen Show

S5 Ep. 19: Charlotte Greenwood Show & The Burns and Allen Show

On Episode 19 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the January 14, 1945 broadcast of the Charlotte Greenwood Show, "Moving Furniture," and the September 9, 1940 broadcast of The Burns and Allen Show. Thanks for listening!

Mar 15, 202458:20
S5 Ep. 18: The Adventures of Maisie

S5 Ep. 18: The Adventures of Maisie

On Episode 18 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the January 26, 1950 episode, "Agatha Schlump's Boarding House," from The Adventures Of Maisie. Thanks for listening!

Mar 11, 202429:31
S5 Ep. 17: Eddie Cantor Show and The Penny Singleton Show

S5 Ep. 17: Eddie Cantor Show and The Penny Singleton Show

On Episode 17 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the January 15, 1941 broadcast of It's Time To Smile with Eddie Cantor, and the September 12, 1950 broadcast of The Penny Singleton Show. Thanks for listening!

Mar 08, 202455:43
S5 Ep. 16: The Aldrich Family

S5 Ep. 16: The Aldrich Family

On Episode 16 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the June 11, 1940 broadcast of The Aldrich Family. Thanks for listening!


All audio has been extensively remastered for your listening pleasure.

Mar 04, 202430:36
S5 Ep. 15: Life With Luigi & The Bob Hope Show

S5 Ep. 15: Life With Luigi & The Bob Hope Show

On Episode 15 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Antique Colonial Silver Cup," from Life With Luigi, and the April 30, 1954 broadcast of The Bob Hope Show, guest-starring Robert Ryan. Enjoy!

Mar 01, 202455:03
S5 Ep. 14: The Magnificent Montague

S5 Ep. 14: The Magnificent Montague

On Episode 14 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Sharing A Bungalow," from The Magnificent Montague, broadcast on Feb. 2, 1951. Enjoy!

Feb 26, 202430:11
S5 Ep. 13: Martin and Lewis Show & Father Knows Best

S5 Ep. 13: Martin and Lewis Show & Father Knows Best

On Episode 13 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the June 12, 1949 broadcast from The Martin and Lewis Show, guest starring Burl Ives, and the episode "Jim's Birthday," from Father Knows Best, Feb. 23, 1950. Enjoy!

Feb 23, 202401:00:36
S5 Ep. 12: The Jack Benny Program

S5 Ep. 12: The Jack Benny Program

On Episode 12 of Season 5 of The Jack Benny Program, we bring you the episode "Dennis Wants A Raise." Enjoy!

Feb 19, 202429:01
S5 Ep. 11: Harold Peary Show & Life With Dexter

S5 Ep. 11: Harold Peary Show & Life With Dexter

On Episode 11 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Harold Decides He Wants To Lose The Election," from The Harold Peary show, and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," from Life With Dexter. Enjoy!

Feb 16, 202457:45
S5 Ep. 10: The Mel Blanc Show

S5 Ep. 10: The Mel Blanc Show

On Episode 10 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Zebra Of The Year," from The Mel Blanc Show. Enjoy!

Feb 12, 202423:50
S5 Ep. 9: Duffy's Tavern & Meet Me At Parky's

S5 Ep. 9: Duffy's Tavern & Meet Me At Parky's

On Episode 9 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Policeman's Ball," from Duffy's Tavern, and the episode "Parky's Must Close," from Meet Me At Parky's. Enjoy!

Feb 09, 202452:19
S5 Ep. 8: The Life Of Riley

S5 Ep. 8: The Life Of Riley

On Episode 8 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Junior's Lawn Mowing Business," from The Life Of Riley. Enjoy!

Feb 05, 202430:48
S5 Ep. 7: The Great Gildersleeve and The Danny Kaye Show

S5 Ep. 7: The Great Gildersleeve and The Danny Kaye Show

On Episode 7 of Season 5 of The Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Gildy Goes On A Diet," from The Great Gildersleeve; and the episode "The Dog Gets Danny Evicted," from The Danny Kaye Show. Thanks for listening!

Feb 02, 202458:04
S5 Ep. 6: My Friend Irma

S5 Ep. 6: My Friend Irma

On Episode 6 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Irma Goes To Night Schoo," from My Friend Irma. Thanks for listening!

Jan 29, 202425:30
S5 Ep. 5: Fibber McGee and Molly and The Jack Benny Program

S5 Ep. 5: Fibber McGee and Molly and The Jack Benny Program

On Episode 5 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "The Gas Bill," from Fibber McGee and Molly; and the episode "Mr. Benny Goes To Washington," from The Jack Benny Program. Thanks for listening!

Jan 26, 202458:51
S5 Ep. 4: The Sad Sack

S5 Ep. 4: The Sad Sack

On Episode 4 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "The Liberty Bell Party," from The Sad Sack. Thanks for listening!

Jan 22, 202426:21
S5 Ep. 3: Our Miss Brooks and The Smiths Of Hollywood

S5 Ep. 3: Our Miss Brooks and The Smiths Of Hollywood

On Episode 3 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Miss Enright's Dinner," from Our Miss Brooks; and the episode "The Penalty System," from The Smiths Of Hollywood. Thanks for listening!

Jan 19, 202455:23
S5 Ep. 2: The Aldrich Family

S5 Ep. 2: The Aldrich Family

On Episode 2 of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Church Chocolate," from The Aldrich Family. Thanks for listening!

Jan 15, 202431:52
S5 Ep. 1: My Favorite Husband and My Son Jeep

S5 Ep. 1: My Favorite Husband and My Son Jeep

On the Premiere episode of Season 5 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "10th Wedding Anniversary," from My Favorite Husband, and the episode "Peg's First Date," from My Son Jeep. Thanks for listening!

Jan 12, 202455:28
S4 Ep. 103: New Year's Special

S4 Ep. 103: New Year's Special

On Episode 103 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, and our New Year's Special - and the FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON 4 - we bring you the 1939 New Year's Day broadcast of The Jack Benny Program, and the 1950 New Year's Day broadcast of Our Miss Brooks, starring Eve Arden. Thanks for listening, and have a very Happy New Year! We will see you for the Season 5 Premier on Friday, January 12!


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Jan 01, 202459:32
S4 Ep. 102: The Magnificent Montague and The Fred Allen Show

S4 Ep. 102: The Magnificent Montague and The Fred Allen Show

On Episode 102 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the March 16, 1951 broadcast of The Magnificent Montague, and the December 14, 1947 broadcast of The Fred Allen Show. Thanks for listening!


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Dec 29, 202353:41
S4 Ep. 101: Christmas Special

S4 Ep. 101: Christmas Special

On Episode 101 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, and our annual Christmas Special, we bring you the 1944 Christmas show from The Amos 'N Andy Show, and the 1953 Christmas show from the BBC sitcom Life With The Lyons. Thanks for listening - and a very Merry Christmas to you all!


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Dec 25, 202301:00:17
S4 Ep. 100: My Little Margie and The Alan Young Show

S4 Ep. 100: My Little Margie and The Alan Young Show

On Episode 100 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Little Moose," from My Little Margie, and the November 8, 1946 broadcast of The Alan Young Show. Thanks for listening!


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Dec 22, 202356:41
S4 Ep. 99: The Harold Peary Show

S4 Ep. 99: The Harold Peary Show

On Episode 99 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the December 13, 1950 broadcast of The Harold Peary Show. Thanks for listening!


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Dec 18, 202331:38
S4 Ep. 98: Duffy's Tavern and Meet Me At Parky's

S4 Ep. 98: Duffy's Tavern and Meet Me At Parky's

On Episode 98 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the May 18, 1945 broadcast of Duffy's Tavern, and the September 2, 1945 broadcast of Meet Me At Parky's. Thanks for listening!


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Dec 15, 202355:57
S4 Ep. 97: The Charlotte Greenwood Show

S4 Ep. 97: The Charlotte Greenwood Show

On Episode 97 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the November 12, 1944 broadcast of The Charlotte Greenwood Show. Thanks for listening!


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Dec 11, 202330:37
S4 Ep. 96: Adventures of Maisie and The Bob Hope Show

S4 Ep. 96: Adventures of Maisie and The Bob Hope Show

On Episode 96 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the April 20, 1950 broadcast of The Adventurs of Maisie, and the November 20, 1951 broadcast of The Bob Hope Show. Thanks for listening!


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Dec 08, 202356:39
S4 Ep. 95: The Mercury Wonder Show

S4 Ep. 95: The Mercury Wonder Show

On Episode 95 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the May 31, 1944 broadcast of The Mercury Wonder Show with Orson Welles. Thanks for listening!


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Dec 04, 202331:45
S4 Ep. 94: Drene Time and Lum and Abner

S4 Ep. 94: Drene Time and Lum and Abner

On Episode 94 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the May 18, 1947 broadcast of Drene Time, and the Jan 4 and Jan 7, 1935 serial broadcasts of Lum and Abner. Thanks for listening!


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Dec 01, 202359:55
S4 Ep. 93: Burns and Allen Show

S4 Ep. 93: Burns and Allen Show

On Episode 93 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the November 18, 1940 Thanksgiving broadcast of The Burns and Allen Show. Thanks for listening!


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Nov 27, 202330:18
S4 Ep. 92: Avalon Time and The Jack Benny Program

S4 Ep. 92: Avalon Time and The Jack Benny Program

On Episode 92 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the October 4, 1939 broadcast of Avalon Time with Red Skelton, and the October 1, 1950 broadcast of The Jack Benny Program. Thanks for listening!


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Nov 24, 202354:49
S4 Ep. 91: The Life Of Riley

S4 Ep. 91: The Life Of Riley

On Episode 91 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the January 10, 1948 broadcast of The Life of Riley. Thanks for listening!


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Nov 20, 202329:31
S4 Ep. 90: Fibber McGee and Molly and The Great Gildersleeve

S4 Ep. 90: Fibber McGee and Molly and The Great Gildersleeve

On Episode 90 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the November 8, 1949 broadcast of Fibber McGee and Molly, and the October 9, 1946 broadcast of The Great Gildersleeve. Thanks for listening!


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Nov 17, 202357:17
S4 Ep. 89: Our Miss Brooks

S4 Ep. 89: Our Miss Brooks

On Episode 89 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the December 5, 1948 broadcast of Our Miss Brooks. Thanks for listening!


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Nov 13, 202329:58
S4 Ep. 88: Archie Andrews and Life With Luigi

S4 Ep. 88: Archie Andrews and Life With Luigi

On Episode 88 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the July 13, 1946 broadcast of Archie Andrews, and the December 7, 1948 broadcast of Life With Luigi. Thanks for listening!


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Nov 10, 202359:59
S4 Ep. 87: Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

S4 Ep. 87: Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

On Episode 87 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the February 6, 1949 broadcast of The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Thanks for listening!


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Nov 06, 202330:59
S4 Ep. 86: A Date With Judy and The Mel Blanc Show

S4 Ep. 86: A Date With Judy and The Mel Blanc Show

On Episode 86 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the May 4, 1948 broadcast of A Date With Judy, and the October 22, 1946 broadcast of The Mel Blanc Show. Thanks for listening!


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Nov 03, 202357:08
S4 Ep. 85: Life With Dexter

S4 Ep. 85: Life With Dexter

On Episode 85 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "The Bath Problem," from Life With Dexter. Thanks for listening!


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Oct 30, 202328:47
S4 Ep. 84: Eddie Cantor Show and The Stan Freberg Show

S4 Ep. 84: Eddie Cantor Show and The Stan Freberg Show

On Episode 84 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the October 30, 1940 broadcast of the It's Time To Smile show with Eddie Cantor, and the July 28, 1957 broadcast of The Stan Freberg Show. Thanks for listening!


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Oct 27, 202301:00:18
S4 Ep. 83: My Friend Irma

S4 Ep. 83: My Friend Irma

On Episode 83 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Irma and Astrology," from My Friend Irma. Thanks for listening!


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Oct 23, 202323:08
S4 Ep. 82: Old Gold Comedy Theater and The Fred Allen Show

S4 Ep. 82: Old Gold Comedy Theater and The Fred Allen Show

On Episode 82 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the March 25, 1945 broadcast of The Old Gold Comedy Theater; and the March 3, 1946 broadcast of The Fred Allen Show. Thanks for listening!


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Oct 20, 202358:56
S4 Ep. 81: It's Higgins, Sir

S4 Ep. 81: It's Higgins, Sir

On Episode 81 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the August 28, 1951 broadcast of It's Higgins, Sir. Thanks for listening!


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Oct 16, 202330:52
S4 Ep. 80: Blondie and The Aldrich Family

S4 Ep. 80: Blondie and The Aldrich Family

On Episode 80 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the episode "Circus Outing," from Blondie, and the episode "Valentine's Day Party," from The Aldrich Family. Thanks for listening!


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Oct 13, 202356:40
S4 Ep. 79: Archie Andrews

S4 Ep. 79: Archie Andrews

On Episode 79 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the July 20, 1946 broadcast of Archie Andrews. Thanks for listening!


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Oct 09, 202330:54
S4 Ep. 78: My Son Jeep and Amos N Andy

S4 Ep. 78: My Son Jeep and Amos N Andy

On Episode 78 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the February 15, 1953 broadcast of My Son Jeep, and the June 9, 1944 broadcast of Amos N Andy. Thanks for listening!


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Oct 06, 202354:22
S4 Ep. 77: It Pays To Be Ignorant

S4 Ep. 77: It Pays To Be Ignorant

On Episode 77 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the August 18, 1944 broadcast of It Pays To Be Ignorant. Thanks for listening!


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Oct 02, 202326:22
S4 Ep. 76: Fibber McGee and Molly

S4 Ep. 76: Fibber McGee and Molly

On Episode 76 of Season 4 of the Old Radio Comedy Podcast, we bring you the October 24, 1944 and May 22, 1951 broadcasts of Fibber McGee and Molly. Thanks for listening!


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Sep 29, 202301:01:12