This week is The Jack Benny Program episode, Charlie Chan in Radio City. JELL-O was the new sponsor to the program. This episode aired November 11, 1934 on the Blue Network (NBC Radio). ALERT: An early program -- the quality is not the best and includes scratches and blips. Also, this is an edited program with the music parts removed. Going forward, I'll air clearer productions from the JB program. Program includes: 'News of the Week,' Jack "interviews" J. Barrett Wimpole a "Shakespearean" actor...
Jun 30, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The Fred Allen Show (Linit Bath Club Revue), with Judge Allen's Court . This episode aired January 22, 1933. Story: Judge Allen's court hasn’t opened yet and while the Judge is busy in his chamber, Louis Katzman is using the courtroom to render a musical verdict. This episode features tenor singer Charlie Carlisle, singer Helen Morgan, impersonator Sheila Barrett, Jack Smart, and Roy Atwel. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- MYSTERY X SUSPENSE -- V...
Jun 23, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 25
This week it's time for, Fibber McGee & Molly , and their episode - Jewelry Store Robbery . Plot: Fibber, the detective, recovers a missing necklace after a jewelry store robbery. This episode aired December 12, 1939. Fibber McGee and Molly aired from 1935 to 1959 on NBC Red Network. Real life married couple Jim and Marian Jordan, played the starring roles. They started in Vaudeville before migrating to radio. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR --...
Jun 16, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 24
The Milton Berle Show and does a Salute to the Great Outdoors . Sponsored by: Philip Morris cigarette and tobacco. This episode aired August 5, 1947. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- MYSTERY X SUSPENSE -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoy my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service ...
Jun 09, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Vic and Sade return with two episodes: Official Host (&) Vic's New Hat these episodes aired March 3, 1938, and November 11, 1938, respectively. Official Host: Sade's not at home, so Rush decides he will have a heart-to-heart talk with his dad about being pulled off as host of the party they have planned for Nicer Scott in the next week or so. Vic's New Hat: Sade decides Vic needs a new hat and a date is made to meet in Kleeberger's Department Store. The program's open and close commercials h...
Jun 02, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This week is the Jack Benny Program , this one is titled, The House of Benny . This episode aired Friday, August 31, 1934. Jack Benny plays himself as a baby. Show references include the movie “The House of Rothschild,” Mae West, and Gretta Garbo and her big feet (even though they were normal size for a woman of her height). : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- MYSTERY X SUSPENSE -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoy my podcast...
May 26, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This week is episode two (2) of The Great Gildersleeves and the episode, Marjories Cake . Leroy and Gildy find a delicious cake to eat at home, and greed takes over, now they have to fix things. This episode aired September 7, 1941. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- MYSTERY X SUSPENSE -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoy my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5...
May 19, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Let's start the month May with The Sealtest Variety Theater (aka The Dorothy Lamour show) with The Love Pact . Along with Ms. Lamour, this episode stars William Powell, Alan Young, Jeff Chandler, and Hans Conried. This episode aired September 23, 1948. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- MYSTERY X SUSPENSE -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoy my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a momen...
May 12, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Welcome a new series to the podcast: Lum and Abner with two short episodes -- Friday Night Sociable (&) Hunting the Lion. These episodes aired January 1 & 2, 1933. After learning they performed in Black Face during their Vaudeville days, I debated about adding Lum and Abner to my podcast. That fact bothers me, but: 1) they are humorous; 2) this was a very popular comedy series... so, I decided to post them anyway. However, I want to share that fact about them, because it's good to know t...
May 05, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 18
The Jack Benny Program , episode titled, Taking a Taxi . This episode aired May 18, 1934. Plot: Jack takes a taxi to the studio where singer and radio personality, Frank Parker, invited him to dinner with his very musical family. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- MYSTERY X SUSPENSE -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoy my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 st...
Apr 28, 2022•7 min•Season 2Ep. 17
This week on Ha Ha is Groucho Marx hosting his hit program, You Bet Your Life , the Secret Word - Head . This episode aired April 20, 1949. NOTE: This audio includes the warm-up and pre-air audio with Groucho joking with his announcer and the audience. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- MYSTERY X SUSPENSE -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoy my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a momen...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 16
New month, new week starting with The Fred Allen Show (a.k.a. 'Linit Bath Club Revue') and an episode titled, Wide-Awake Detective Agency . This is a partial version of the episode, the full version is non-existent. The audio is a little scratchy, so I hope you can still enjoy. : : : : : My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- MYSTERY X SUSPENSE -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLES Enjoy my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices....
Apr 14, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This weeks episode is from Fibber McGee & Molly , titled Finance Company Is After Car . This episode aired November 28, 1939. : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr Thanks for your support.
Apr 07, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week of the Jack Benny Program includes two episodes in one: Who Killed Mr. Stooge and The House of Rawchild (a comic version of the film 'The House of Rothschild') [starts at 30:14]. ::ALERT NOTE: The audio for Who Killed Mr. Stooge is not the best and these are early episodes when was still Jack still forming the feel and direction of the show. So, if you prefer his later well-formed episodes, you might want to skip this one... OR enjoy listening to his early days to hear how the show tra...
Mar 31, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Featuring guest star, Ida Lupino , on the Chase and Sanborn Hour . CSH was a variety program with songs and comedy. This episode aired September 5, 1937. Hosted by Don Ameche and also featuring Dorothy Lamour, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, and Nelson Eddy. : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr Thanks for your support....
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 12
This week we welcome a new program to the podcast, Vic and Sade , with two early episodes, Decoration Day Parade and Sades Trip to Dwight . These episodes aired May 28, 1937 and June 6, 1937. Vic and Sade was broadcast from 1932 to 1946 originally on the NC Blue Network before eventually being broadcast on all major radio networks (NBC, NBC Blue, Mutual Broadcasting, and CBS). Most episodes were only 15 minutes long (1932-1945). The main characters were accountant Victor Rodney Gook, Sade his wi...
Mar 17, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This weeks comedy is the premiere episode from The Great Gildersleeve , titled, Arrives in Summerfield . This episode aired August 31, 1941. : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr Thanks for your support.
Mar 10, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Sealtest Variety Theater (Dorothy Lamore) with the episode titled Sir Lancelot of the Lake . Featuring Ray Milland, Dorothy Lamore, and Eddie Bracken. This episode aired September 16, 1948. : : : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr Thanks for your support....
Mar 03, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
The Jack Benny Program does a comic adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo film from 1934 which was very popular. This is an early Benny episode, most people prefer his later ones, but if you want to hear his early days and growth -- this is for you. website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr...
Feb 24, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The Audition episode from The Great Gildersleeve , which was a spin-off from Fibber McGee and Molly. This was recorded May 16, 1941. Harold Peary played the lead role (Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve), his birth name was: José Pereira de Faria on July 25, 1908 in San Leandro, California; he died: March 30, 1985 (at age 76) in Torrance, California after a heart attack. website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr...
Feb 17, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This weeks post features comedy legend W.C. Fields on the Chase and Sanborn Hour . A variety program with music & comedy and hosted by actor Don Ameche and Edgar Bergen with his wooden dummy Charlie McCarthy. This episode also features actress and singer, Dorothy Lamour. website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Comedy legend, Groucho Marx host the audition episode of his radio series, You Bet Your Life . The secret word is 'Air'. This was recorded September 15, 1947. website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr
Feb 03, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Jack's First Episode of his radio program. You will notice a big difference from this first episode to the later ones that most are used to hearing. This episode is mostly music with jokes in between. This episode aired May 2, 1932. website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr
Jan 27, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Hope you enjoy Overdue Library Book from Fibber McGee & Molly . This episode aired 11-21-1939. website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr
Jan 20, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Enjoy the first episode, Waiting Room , from The Sealtest Variety Theater also known as the Dorothy Lamour Show. The Sealtest program ran from 1948-1949. This is the first episode - stars Gregory Peck & Ozzie and Harriet, it aired on September 9, 1948. website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr
Jan 13, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This weeks post is Mammoth Department Store by The Fred Allen Show which was previously called The Linit Bath Club Revue. This episode aired 12-25-1932. website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr
Jan 06, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Happy New Year! This is a bonus New Years post of Jack Benny and team doing a year in review of 1932. This aired January 1, 1933. website: https://otr.duane.media | email: [email protected] | Instagram: @duane.otr
Jan 02, 2022•15 min
This week is An Evening with Groucho (Marx) at Carnegie Hall. A great way to say bid adieu to 2021 & welcome 2022. Introduced by Dick Cavett and featuring Marvin Hamlisch on piano. This was recorded May 6, 1972. On my website you can listen to and download all my podcast at OTR.DUANE.MEDIA . You can also donate or become a monthly patron, it is how I make all this possible - with your support — all info is on the website. Feedback and comments are welcome, my email is [email protected] or...
Dec 30, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Christmas week continues with Christmas Gift for McGee from The Great Gildersleeve. This episode aired November 22, 1941.
Dec 23, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This weeks ha ha is from The Jack Benny Program. A Christmas episode titled, George Washington Slept Here. Comedy Funny Ha Ha is by duane Old Time Radio (OTR). This episode is actually a redo episode that aired just weeks earlier. George Washington Slept Here was a Benny movie with Jack, Ann Sheridan, Charles Coburn and the great Hattie McDaniels. It’s about a wife who buys a house without telling her husband, Benny, on the pretense that George Washington once slept in the house… to only find ou...
Dec 16, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3
