The Old Radio Companion
A comedy show dedicated to Old Time Radio. Hosted by Jay Lewis. The podcast gives us funny stories and funny subjects connected to old time radio shows. The radio shows are primarily comedies ranging from Jack Benny to Our Miss Brooks and The Great Gildersleeve.
Podcasting since 2020 • 204 episodes
The Old Radio Companion
Latest Episodes
The New Years Show & Jack Benny & Fred Allen
Jay kicks off the new year with a double radio show special and talks about something special that happened for this new year of 2025! Listen and find out what it is. The first radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's the New y...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:11:31
The Teddy Bear & Burns & Allen & Phil Harris & Alice Faye
Jay talks about that very iconic toy, the Teddy Bear. Learn about how we got the Teddy bear and the very interesting story behind this very popular toy. Jay also ends the show with the Christmas story, "The Gift of the Magi." As tradition...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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1:36:23
Santa Mishaps & Bob Hope
Jay talks about those times when things with Santa's helpers don't quite go as planned. Enjoy Santa mishaps! The radio show for this show comes from The Bob Hope radio show. It's the Christmas show from December 24th 1946.
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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52:11
Pumpkin Pie.. the beginnings & The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny
Jay talks about the beginnings of that favorite thanksgiving dessert, pumpkin pie! The radio shows for today are from The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny. The Great Gildersleeve radio show is the Thanksgiving show of 1949.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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1:16:18
