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.
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Abbott and Costello - "43 - 01 - 14 Hunting Guide with Claire Trevor" (1943)
Abbott and Costello, “Hunting Guide with Claire Trevor,” originally broadcast January 14, 1943. This NBC Radio Network comedy features Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, with guest star Claire Trevor.
With wartime meat shortages on their minds, Bud and Lou head for the Pine Tree hunting lodge in search of game—and find Claire Trevor serving as their unexpectedly capable hunting guide. A bear-hunting outing supplies the setting for outdoor mishaps, fast patter, and musical support from Connie Haines, Freddie Rich and His Orchestra, and the Camel Five.
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
00:45 Original Broadcast
30:06 Closing
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19 Oct 2026
The Jack Benny Program - "Jb 1934 - 09 - 28 Last Show of Season - Rise of the House of Rawchild" (1934)
The Jack Benny Program presents “Jb 1934 - 09 - 28 Last Show of Season - Rise of the House of Rawchild,” originally broadcast September 28, 1934. This was episode 26 of Jack Benny’s General Tire season on NBC’s Red Network.
For the season-closing broadcast, Jack Benny and the regular company gather for a comedy sketch set at a General Tire banquet. Film-comedy favorite Bert Wheeler guests, alongside Benny regulars Mary Livingstone, Don Wilson, Don Bestor, and Frank Parker. Surviving-recording notes indicate that material indexed under the “House of Rawchild” title may not represent the original September 28 program.
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
00:35 Original Broadcast
20:35 Closing
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16 Oct 2026
Burns and Allen - "The Burns and Allen Show 1943 - 11 - 16 (12) Guest - Walter Pidgeon" (1943)
Burns and Allen, “The Burns and Allen Show 1943 - 11 - 16 (12) Guest - Walter Pidgeon,” originally broadcast November 16, 1943. This CBS broadcast is episode 12 of the 1943–44 season and features George Burns, Gracie Allen, and guest star Walter Pidgeon, with Bill Goodwin.
When movie star Walter Pidgeon becomes the Burns and Allen’s new next-door neighbor, Gracie sees an opportunity for matchmaking. Her friendly plans soon draw George into another delightfully tangled domestic comedy. The program was sponsored by Lever Brothers’ Swan Soap.
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
32:44 Closing
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