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Radio Comedy, Old Time - Classic Shows

Old time radio comedy from the golden days of network broadcasting before television. Hear the sitcom and variety hits of yesteryear like ''The Jack Benny Program'' and ''The Great Gildersleeve'' online.
"Bickersons, The"
Don Ameche and Frances Langford's insult fest was a hit radio series in the 1940s.
"My Favorite Husband"
The radio situation comedy which paved the way for "I Love Lucy." Lucille Ball and Richard Denning star. Listen online.
"Baby Snooks"
Popular entertainer Fanny Brice, immortalized in the play and film "Funny Girl," accidentally created her precocious little girl character in 1937. Snooks became very popular, assisted by writer Phillip Rapp's radio scripts. The official site for the show offers some biographical material and photographs. Visit the "Products" page to hear .MP3 audio clips from the broadcasts.
Jack Benny Radio Shows
An American classic. The beloved skinflint's 1932-55 network radio sitcom and variety show can be heard in continuous streaming audio at Live365. Jack Benny transitioned this comedy series into television, 1950-65.
Radio Spirits
A sensational source for vintage humor! Listen now to two syndicated programs which celebrate our rich audio heritage, "When Radio Was With Stan Freberg" and "Radio Hall of Fame With Carl Amari." Both rely heavily on complete comedy episodes, but play other genres, too. Hear the current and recent offerings free. Merchandised recordings for collectors, too.

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