Classic Comedy of Old Time Radio

My Favorite Husband: “Gum Machine"

George tries to get Liz to stand up for her rights, so when a gum machine steals her penny, things get messy.
 
Originally aired on April 8, 1949. This is episode 39 of My Favorite Husband.
  
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The Life of Riley: “New Year's Eve Party"

Riley invites a soldier to his house for a small New Year's Eve party, but he ends up with more than he expected.
 
Originally aired on December 31, 1944. This is episode 51 of The Life of Riley.
 
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Buddy Rogers

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Buddy Rogers.
 
 
Photo of Buddy Rogers, around 1937
 
Rehearsal recording for episode 141 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 3/8/1942 and the program originally aired on March 10, 1942.
 
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My Favorite Husband: “Charity Review"

Liz volunteers George to perform with her in a show for charity. Will he do it? If so, what will Liz do to make things interesting?
 
Originally aired on March 11, 1949. This is episode 35 of My Favorite Husband.
  
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The Life of Riley: “A Guest for Christmas”

Riley brings home his boss's spoiled and nasty son, Roswell, for Christmas, because the boy's mother is in the hospital. It is up to Riley to show him the true meaning of Christmas!
 
Originally aired on December 24, 1944. This is episode 50 of The Life of Riley.
 
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Babe Ruth at Camp Cooke

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Babe Ruth.
 
Photo of Babe Ruth
 
Episode 140 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on March 3, 1942.
 
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My Favorite Husband: “Mother-in-law”

Hilarity ensues when George's mom comes for an extended stay.
 
Originally aired on March 4, 1949. This is episode 34 of My Favorite Husband.
  
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The Life of Riley: “Special Christmas Present"

After lecturing Junior about having patience and waiting until Christmas Day to open gifts, Riley receives one in the mail and not knowing what it is drives him nuts!
 
Originally aired on December 17, 1944. This is episode 49 of The Life of Riley.
 
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Patsy Kelly at Camp Roberts

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Patsy Kelly.
 
 
Photo of Patsy Kelly, around 1935
 
Rehearsal recording for episode 139 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/22/1942 and the program originally aired on February 24, 1942.
 
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My Favorite Husband: “Absentmindedness"

Think you forget too much? Just wait until you hear what Liz forgets!
 
Originally aired on February 25, 1949. This is episode 33 of My Favorite Husband.
  
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The Life of Riley: “Riley's Mash Note at Night School"

Riley finds a love note in his lunch box while attending night school. Who is his secret admirer?
 
Originally aired on December 10, 1944. This is episode 48 of The Life of Riley.
 
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope from Camp Haan, CA

Rehearsal recording for episode 138 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/15/1942 and the program originally aired on February 17, 1942.
 
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My Favorite Husband: “April Fool's Day"

Liz's April Fool's prank backfires, as usual.
 
Originally aired on April 1, 1949. This is episode 38 of My Favorite Husband.
  
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The Life of Riley: “Most Popular Boy"

Riley and Gillis are at it again! This time they are arguing over whose son is more popular.
 
Originally aired on December 3, 1944. This is episode 47 of The Life of Riley.
 
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope and Guest, Billie Burke

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Billie Burke.
 
Photo of Billie Burke, around 1935
 
Rehearsal recording for episode 137 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/8/1942 and the program originally aired on February 10, 1942.
 
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My Favorite Husband: “Secretarial School"

Liz tries to prove to George that she can hold down a job.
 
Originally aired on February 18, 1949. This is episode 32 of My Favorite Husband.
  
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The Life of Riley: “Bridesmaid Babs"

Riley sends Peg and Babs off to San Francisco so Babs can be in her best friend's wedding. Can Riley survive the gossipy neighbors?
 
Originally aired on November 26, 1944. This is episode 46 of The Life of Riley.
 
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The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope from March Air Field

Bob and his regular troupe of singers and comedians bring the show to March Air Field to entertain the troops.
 
Rehearsal recording for episode 136 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. Recording made on 2/1/1942 and the program originally aired on February 3, 1942.
 
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My Favorite Husband: “Speech for a Civic Organization"

Liz is trying to improve herself by using big words and learning about bees. When she has to speak at a civic organization, her self-improvement doesn't last.
 
Originally aired on February 4, 1949. This is episode 30 of My Favorite Husband.
  
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The Life of Riley: “Turkey Hunt"

Gillis starts bragging about how he shoots his own turkey every Thanksgiving, which makes Riley feel like he has to prove he's better at something he's never even tried.
 
Originally aired on November 19, 1944. This is episode 45 of The Life of Riley.
 
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