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Jay Lewis
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.
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Jay talks about the summer of 1945 called the summer of hope. Learn all about this last summer of the war and what that summer was like. It was the summer that gave Americans hope. The radio show comes from the Bob Hope radio show. This show originally aired May 8th 1945 and features the Andrew Sisters. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay continues his summer series, THE GREAT AMERICAN SUMMERS. Learn all about these significant and life changing summers of America. These are the Summers of War. The summers of 1942-1944 were life changing and summers that would change America forever. The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve. The show is titled, " War Bond Drive." It originally aired Sept 12th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay starts his summer series, THE GREAT AMERICAN SUMMERS, by talking about the last of the innocent summers which was the summer of 1941. This was the summer before America entered World War 2. Learn all about this important time period in American history. The radio show comes from The Fibber McGee and Molly Show. It's titled, " Packing for Vacation." It originally aired June 23rd 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Hey! Jay is relocating so enjoy a show from the past! This great show is from Season 4 Episode 2 entitled, " THE SKY IS FALLING!" Please look for a new show soon! Thank you for all your support and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about a guy who back in the old west had a very important and dangerous job, and that was the Old saloon piano player. Learn all about this important guy that kept the peace and the music and the drinks coming! The radio show comes from The Jack Benny Show! It's titled, "Buck Benny Rides Again!" It originally aired December 13th 1936. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the amazing and talented radio and television and film actor, Charles Cantor. Learn all about this very versatile comedian and actor. The radio show is from The FRED ALLEN SHOW! It features Charlie Cantor in Allen's Alley. It first aired on December 6th 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about roads and streets. Sounds boring? Well don't worry, Jay makes it interesting and learn all about famous streets and some very unusual named streets in America as well. The radio show comes from the Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "The Maxwell Get's Stolen." It originally aired October 1st 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay talks about another round of strange jobs that people have. If you think you enjoyed strange jobs 1, you're going to love strange jobs 2! The radio show is from the Fibber McGee and Molly radio show. It's titled, "Fibber get's a job at a hardware store." It originally aired, May 21st 1940. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about etiquette from the past and how much it has changed over the years. The old radio show comes from The Abbott and Costello Radio show. The show is titled, "The English Butler. " It originally aired December 9th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates Christmas by talking about another Christmas Carol. Learn all about the Christmas song, "O Holy Night." Learn all about who wrote it and some interesting facts of how it became the beloved Christmas song we have today. Enjoy double feature Christmas shows. Our first Christmas old radio show comes from The Milton Berle show. It's titled, "Milton Berle Salutes Christmas." It originally aired December 23, 1947. Our second Christmas show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. "Jack Benny decorates his Christmas tree." It also aired December 0f 1947. MERRY CHRISTMAS and ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay talks about the origins of that famous Christmas song, Jingle bells! Who wrote it? And learn some more interesting facts. The Christmas old radio show is from My Friend Irma. It's titled, " Irma's Christmas Party." It originally aired December 20th 1948. MERRY CHRISTMAS and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay opens up the Thanksgiving season by talking about that very important food centerpiece and that is the turkey. Learn all about how this big bird got into our Thanksgiving celebrations. Also enjoy our radio show from The George Burns and Gracie Allen show. It's the Thanksgiving show from November 18th 1940. ENJOY THE SHOW and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Jay shares the last of the stories in THE TALES OF TERROR series called, " THE TELL TALE HEART." By Edgar Allen Poe. Join Jay as he tells this horror story that really pioneered the psychological thriller. The radio show today is Life with Luigi. The show is titled, " Trick or Treat Halloween." It originally aired October 30th 1949. HAPPY HALLOWEEN and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay continues his Halloween series called, "The Tales of Terror." On this show, we feature the scary tale of The Headless Horseman and Icabod Crane from The Legend of Sleepy Hallow! The radio show is from Baby Snooks. It's the Halloween show from October 31st, 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay kicks off this season of Halloween with the new series, "THE TALES OF TERROR!" Learn all about how we got our jack o lanterns and the scary story of Stingy Jack! The radio show is from The Life of Riley. The show is titled, "Haunted House." It originally aired October 20th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the month of September and the origins of the name and also some of the important events that happened in this month. The radio show comes from Fibber Mcgee & Molly. It's titled, "Raking Leaves." It originally aired October 17th 1949. HAPPY SEPTEMBER & ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about school days when himself and others had strange teachers. The radio show comes from OUR MISS BROOKS. It's titled, "Mr. Lanthrop Returns to School." It originally aired Sept 26th 1954. Remember your school days and ENJOY THE SHOW!!
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Jay talks about a time when he was a kid and had a great arbor. Jay shares a memory from his childhood when is father attempted to make wine. The radio show comes from Duffy's Tavern. It's titled, "Most Popular Bar Tender." It originally aired May 18th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about those amazing band leaders who impacted our music world forever with their music. Learn some interesting and maybe some unknown facts about these great men. The radio show comes from Bing Crosby. It's the Kraft Music Hall! This episode features special guests, the Dorsey Brothers! It originally aired July 6th 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about that popular and iconic superhero, SUPERMAN. Learn all about how the radio show, The Adventures of Superman was such a pioneering radio show and how it impacted in who superman became as the superhero we know him today. The radio show is from The Fred Allen radio show. It originally aired October 9th 1940. Listen to this great interview with the man who created Superman, Jerry Seigel. So be faster that a speeding bullet and listen to the show.
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Jay talks about inventions that were created by mistake or became something they were not originally intended. They became great inventions that added great things to our lives. The radio show comes from The Great Gildersleeve. It's titled, "McGee's Invention." It originally aired February 17th 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about alien abduction stories and the people who claim who have been abducted and have lived to tell their stories. The radio show comes from the Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, " I flew to Mars." It originally aired May 17th 1953. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay is back with a new show! This show is a double feature radio show in which Jay celebrates the states that made our nation great and how they got their names! Yes more useless information that's well.. .well it's interesting! The radio shows feature are from The Red Skelton show. It originally aired Sept 10th 1948. The second show is from My Little Margie. It's titled, " Camping Trip." It originally aired June 17th 1955. ENJOY THE SHOWS!!
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Jay talks about some interesting facts about our nations history and celebrates this very important holiday, Memorial Day! The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve. It's titled, "Memorial Day Parade." It originally aired May 30th 1943. HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY AND ENJOY THE SHOW!
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JAY IS BACK! Yes this is a new show and jack talks about the tradition of May Day and how it all got started. Enjoy this radio show from Jack Benny. It's titled, "Jack Buys a Baseball team." It originally aired May 1st 1955. HAPPY MAY DAY and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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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 years show which originally aired Jan 2nd 1944. Our Next radio show if from Jack's friend and nemesis Fred Allen! It's the New Years eve show from December 14th 1947. HAPPY NEW YEAR and ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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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 for our Christmas show, we feature a double feature. The first radio show is from The Burns and Allen radio show. It's titled, "Last Minute Christmas." It orignally aired December 18th 1947. Our second radio show is from The Phil Harris and Alice Faye radio show. It's the Christmas show from December 25th 1953. ENJOY THE SHOW and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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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. MERRY CHRISTMAS and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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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. The Jack Benny radio show is titled, "Thanksgiving Day Dinner." It originally aired November 23rd 1941. HAPPY THANKSGIVING & ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the years when we had no Macy's Thanksgiving parade. Learn about why this was and the year that it came back in a victorious comeback. The radio show is from The Jack Carson Radio show. The title of the show is "Thanksgiving Dinner." It originally aired November 27th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay wraps up the series, The Master's of Macabre by talking about the man who was called The Master of Suspense! That is no other than Alfred Hitchcock. Learn all about this man who pioneered the movie genre of Suspense and Horror. The radio show is from The Abbott and Costello Radio show. It's titled, "Night in a Haunted House." It originally aired May 8th 1947. HAPPY HALLOWEEN and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay continues The Masters of Macabre series by talking about a man who dealt with the mysterious, the strange and unusual. And he lived by the phrase, "BELIEVE IT OR NOT!" Yes it's a man called Robert Ripley! The radio show is from The Baby Snooks Radio show. It's the Halloween show that originally aired November 1st 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay kicks off the fall and Halloween season with The Masters of Macabre series. Our first master is the father of macabre himself, Edgar Allen Poe. The radio show is from My Favorite Husband. The show is titled, "Halloween Surprise Party." It originally aired October 28th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay tells a story about bats from his past to get us into the upcoming fall and Halloween season! The radio show is from The Fibber McGee & Molly Radio show. It's titled, "Raking Leaves." It originally aired October 17th 1939. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the pickle! It's origin and how it became one of the most popular pickled vegetable in America today! The show is from The Great Gildersleeve. It's titled, "Gildy's Garden." It originally aired March 19th 1952. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay does another Sound FX show with a summer theme. Put on your listening caps and good luck! The radio show is from You Bet Your Life. The show originally aired January 25th 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about some people who own some unusual pets! The radio show today is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Polly goes to the psychiatrist." It originally aired, September 27th 1953. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about people who got themselves in a very bad situation by being stuck. The radio show is from the FIbber McGee & Molly radio show. The show is title, "Fibber gets stuck in fresh cement." It originally aired April 29th 1941. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay introduces a special guest into his studio this episode, Dr. Albert Wiz. He also introduces a new radio show, "It Pays to be Ignorant." This episode first was heard Sept 26th 1951. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates the 4th of July by talking about the very first fourth of July celebration. We feature double feature radio shows with a fourth of July them. Our first show comes from The Bell Telephone hour featuring Bing Crosby. It originally aired July 4th 1945. Our second show comes from Life with Luigi. It's titled, "The 4th of July parade." It originally aired July 3rd 1949. HAPPY 4th of JULY and ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay tells a story from his childhood when an incident with firecrackers turned in a lesson that he never forgot from his dad. Jay celebrates Father's Day with a double feature radio shows. The first show is titled, "Gildy Arrives in Summerfield." It originally aired August 31st 1941. The second show comes from October 12th 1949 and it titled, "Gildy at the Hospital with an Expectant Father." HAPPY FATHER'S DAY AND ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about famous beards and who has the longest beard in the world day? Listen and found out! The radio show comes from "The Magnificent Montague." The show is titled, "To Shave or Not to Shave." It originally aired December 1st 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates the 5th season of the show by going down memory lane and sharing some great clips from some great times in these 5 years. Also enjoy The Jack Benny Radio show. The radio show is from the "7th Anniversary show." It originally aired April 3rd 1939. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about people who went on vacation and never came back! The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. It's titled, "Planning a vacation to Europe." It originally aired July 17th 1955. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates mothers day with a double feature radio shows. The first show comes from My Favorite Husband. It's titled, "Mother in Law comes to visit." It originally aired March 4th 1949. The next show comes from The Phil Harris and Alice Faye show. It's titled, "Mothers Day." It originally aired May 14th 1950. Enjoy the shows and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
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Jay talks about a very famous and great talented old radio and television personality named Charlie Cantor. His work spanned 30 years or more and contributed greatly to this great art of old radio. The radio show is from Duffy's Tavern. It's the show from June 6th 1943 featuring Tallulah Bankhead. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the upcoming tax time and shares a little about taxes and some very ancient crazy taxes. Also another very important tax revolt in our American history. The radio show come from The Life with Luigi. It's titled, "Income Tax Season." It originally aired March 7th 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about some famous rabbits in the celebration of Easter! It's a double feature radio show featuring some great Easter shows. The first show is from The Life of Riley and it's the Easter show of 1948. The second show is from The Great Gildersleeve and it's titled, "Easter Rabbits. " It originally aired Easter of 1943. HAPPY EASTER and ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay puts a little different twist to celebrating St. Patricks Day by talking about the Irish Gangster. The radio show is from The Dennis Day Radio show. It's the St. Patricks Day show. It originally aired March 17th 1940. ENJOY THE SHOW & HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!
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Jay talks about the American family and radio. How this amazing invention impacted families and how it changed their lives. The radio shows is a double feature in dedication to the American Family. The first show comes from the Father's Knows Best radio show. It's titled, "Smooth Household." It originally aired May 15th 1952. The next radio show is from The Aldrich Family. It's titled, "Shoveling Snow." It originally aired February 3rd 1949. ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay celebrates Valentines Day by talking about a man who was born on Valentines Day and was eternally 39 years old! In honor of Jack Benny, the radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, " Jack's 39th Birthday again!" It originally aired February 14th 1954. ENJOY THE SHOW and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to JACK BENNY!
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Jay commerates Super Bowl Sunday by playing a double feature football themed radio shows. The first show comes from The Abbott and Costello radio show. It's titled, "Foot Ball Game with Harold Peary." It originally aired April 20th 1944. The second show comes from The Life of Riley. It's titled, " The Big Football Bet." It originally aired November 12th 1944. HAPPY SUPER BOWL SUNDAY AND ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay dedicates this show to Bill Thompson, a great old radio personality. Jay also goes out of The Old Radio Companion studios to talk to some people and ask a very important question! The radio show is from The Fibber McGee & Molly radio show. Its titled, "Bowling Night." It originally aired November 16th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about some of the great men in old radio broadcast history and their contribution to the success of radio news. The radio show is from "Our Miss Brooks." It's titled, "Walter's Radio." It originally aired January 22nd 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about The Old Radio companion and how it all got started and how it's produced. By listener request, the radio show is from My Little Margie. It's titled, "Crooked Campaign Manager." It originally aired June 5th 1955. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay starts off the New Season of the show with sharing a great and inspirational story about being against all odds and surviving to tell the tale! The radio show is from The George Burns & Gracie Allen radio show. It's titled, "New Years Eve Party." Originally aired December 30th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay rings in the new year with talking about the tradition of the ball drop in NYC to ring in the new year! How did it all get started? Celebrate the New Year with a double feature! The first radio show comes from The Fred Allen Radio show. It's titled, " New Years Eve Plans." It originally aired December 14th 1947. The second radio show is from The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Radio show. It's titled, " New Years Resolutions." It originally aired December 29th 1946. HAPPY NEW YEAR and ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jack talks about special Christmas memories and shares one personal from his life. What are your special Christmas memories? Its a double feature Christmas show featuring The Jack Benny Radio show. The first show is titled, "Christmas Shopping." It originally aired December 19th 1948. The second show is titled, "Christmas Tree Decoration." Originally aired Dec 21st 1951. As is tradition for The Old Radio Companion, Jay closes the show with a special Christmas story. ENJOY THE SHOWS & MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Jay shares some Christmas jokes, some Christmas specials you would not want to see and also talks about the origins of Santa's elves. The radio show is from The Bob Hope Radio show from Christmas of 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay continues his Christmas show by talking about the Christmas traditions that we do during this festive time of year. The radio show is from The Bing Crosby radio show. It's the Christmas show from 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay is back.. and yes he is really back this time to stay! And we are kicking off the Christmas season with a double feature radio show. The first show is from The Great Gildersleeve and it's the Christmas show from December 20th 1942. The second show comes from The Fibber McGee & Molly show and it's titled, "Looking for a Christmas Tree." It originally aired December 21st 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay opens the fall season with double features of halloween radio shows. The first radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's the Halloween show from October 31st of 1954. The second show comes from The Fibber McGee &. Molly Radio show. It's titled, "Gildy's Halloween Party." It originally aired October 24th 1939. ENJOY THE SHOWS and HAPPY FALL!
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Jay ends the summer shows by talking about a summer icon and very important man and that is The Ice Cream Man. Learn how it all got started and listen to that annoying ice cream man music! The radio show comes from Fibber McGee & Molly. It's titled, "Homemade Ice Cream." It originally aired August 4th 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay talks about one of the important American institutions... THE SODA FOUNTAIN. How did it all get started? Learn also about some of the early fizzy creations. The radio show is from My Little Margie. It's titled, "Marge & Freddie Break up!" It originally aired 1955. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about that art form that came about in the 1940's to boost morale and that is THE PIN UP GIRL! The radio show is from The Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis radio show. It originally aired, Feb 24th 1953. It starred special guest, one of the great Pin Up girls, Marilyn Monroe. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay talks about the hottest places on earth so have the AC on and that cold drink handy! The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio Show. It's titled, "Jack is back from Sun Valley Vacation." It originally aired October 5th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about all the sea creatures that can attack us or make us dinner! The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve. It's titled, "Fishing Trip to Lake Hackmatack." It originally aired August 30th 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Sorry everyone! We had a technical problem with the first show that was posted and the radio show portion of the show didn't mix right. So we got it fixed and this one is the better one! Apologies for everyone that downloaded the first show. Have a great weekend everyone! And ENJOY THE SHOW!!
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Sorry about that everyone! Discovered that for some reason that show didn't mix right.. .so here is the new version. Sorry for those who downloaded that first one. The radio show didn't mix right and was static. This one should be great! SO... Jay Talks about those bugs around the world that people have made a delicacy. The radio show is from the radio show BLONDIE. It's titled, " A Fly worth 2000 dollars." It originally aired, in the 1940's and the exact date is unknown. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay talks about all those yummy crunchy gooey bugs that people eat all over the world and they have become a delicacy. The radio show is from The Blondie Radio show and this show is a debut for The Old Radio Companion. It's titled, " A Fly Worth 2000 Dollars." The original air date for this show is unknown, but it did play in the 1940s. ENJOY THE SHOW!!
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Jay talks about a very interesting woman who wandered and travelled but always knew where she was going, and that is Freya Stark. The radio show is from The Fibber McGee & Molly show. It's titled, "Fibbers Idea for World Travel." It originally aired May 25th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about popular game shows that were featured on Old Radio. Also featured is a quiz you can take yourself. The radio show is from The Abbott & Costello show. The titled is, "Murder at the radio quiz show." It originally aired December 30th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about Betsy Ross and whether or not she actually designed and created the very first American flag. The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. It's titled, " July 4th trip to Eagle Springs." It originally aired July 3rd 1948. HAPPY 4th OF JULY and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jack talks about some very important and impacting live radio broadcasts in our American history. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Jack Opens the Swimming Pool." It originally aired April 18th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay tells a story from his childhood with his dad concerning Superman and also talks about the greatest boxing matches concerning two men, JOE & MAX. The radio show comes from The Great Gildersleeve. It's titled, "Father's Day Chair." It originally aired June 21st 1942. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY & ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about Homophones and the new words of today. The radio show is from the Groucho Marx game show, "YOU BET YOUR LIFE." It originally aired May 10th 1950. Guess the secret word.. and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the superheroes from old radio including Superman, The Green Hornet, The Shadow and more! The radio show is from The George Burns & Gracie Allen radio show. It's titled, " Gracie takes up crime fighting. " It originally aired March 6th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about some funny town names and how they got those names and what they are famous for.. if anything at all! The radio show is from The Phil Harris & Alice Faye show. It's titled, " The Stolen US Mail." It originally aired October 12th 1952. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay debuts the "homemade" detective radio show, SAM SHADE: Lamp Detective. The Case of the Missing Swag. Written, Produced and Directed by Jay Lewis. The radio show is from the Fred Allen Radio show. It's titled, "Who Killed Mack?" Originally aired March 27th 1940. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates Mother's Day by sharing some memories from his childhood and also some great stories from his sister Andrea. Jay also shares some music from his mom as he dedicates this show to his mom and all moms. The radio show is from The Life of Riley. The show is titled, " Junior forgets about Mother's Day." It originally aired, May 11th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay is back after a brief break! A new show of the Old Radio Companion featuring double radio shows with The Great Gildersleeve. WELCOME BACK JAY and Enjoy the show!
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Jay plays some sound effects from Spring! Put on your listening ears and guess what they are! The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio Show. It''s titled, "Jack Does Spring Cleaning." Originally aired March 27th 1940. HAPPYS SPRING AND ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about a long time tradition here in America that takes place at the White House. Learn about this Easter event and how it all got started. Celebrate Easter with a double feature of Easter Old Radio shows! The Radio show are from Our Miss Brooks. It's titled, "Dyeing Easter Eggs." It originally aired April 9th 1950. The second radio show is from The Red Skelton Radio show. It's titled, Easter Benefit Show." It originally aired April 19th 1950. HAPPY EASTER from The Old Radio Companion and ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay talks about some inventions from the past that seemed like a good idea at the time, but turned out to be flops! The radio show is from Duffy's Tavern. It's titled, "Duffy Wants to Patent Electricity." It originally aired Feb 23rd 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about those two amazing men who pioneered and paved the way so that man could fly to the Wild Blue Yonder, Orville and Wilbur Wright. The radio show is from The Jimmy Durante Radio show. It's titled, "Flying Lessons." It originally aired March 3rd 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay Talks about that very iconic mischievous character called the Leprechaun. Happy St. Patricks Day from The Old Radio Companion. The Radio show is from The Bing Crosby show. It's the St. Patricks Day show from March 17th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the great radio talent of Walter Tetley. Learn about this great radio star from old radio and the many voices that this wonderful actor portrayed. The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve. It's titled, "Leroy goes to a party." It originally aired May 19th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about sayings that have made it into our culture and the things we say and what they mean and how they got there. The radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly. It's titled, " Fibber Invents the Cartible Radio." It originally aired January 13th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about our first president of these United States and that is George Washington. Learn some interesting facts about this fascinating man that you may have never known. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GEORGE WASHINGTON! The radio show is from My Friend Irma. It's titled, " Trip to Washington." It originally aired March 29th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about that mysterious chubby baby type creature named Cupid. Where did he come from and how did he get connected to our current day Valentines day? Well listen to the show and find out all about it!! Today's show comes from the Aldrich Family radio show. It's titled, "Valentines Day Party." It originally aired Feb 11th 1943. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY & ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay shares some unusual and crazy heists involving items like cheese and baby beanies. The radio show is from The Abbott & Costello radio show. It's titled, " Bank Robbery." It originally aired October 15th 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!!
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Jay is on vacation so listen to this show from the past and enjoy the show!!
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Jay shares some amazing people who even into their older ages, continued to do some amazing things. Just to prove that you're never too old to make a difference in the world! The radio show is from The George Burns & Gracie Allen Show. The show is titled, "Grandpa's 92nd Birthday." It Originally aired July 8th 1940. ENJOY THE SHOW!!
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Jay talks about those very rare incidents where it seems the sky is falling; but no its not the sky. It's just things like frogs and cows and space junk. Listen to real life people and the things that have fallen from the skies and hit them.. or came very close. The radio show is from Jack Benny. It's titled, " Rose Bowl." Originally aired January 4th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates the New Year by sharing the beginnings of The Old Radio Companion and how it all got started and why he does what he does. He also shares a story from a listener and how the show impacted his life. Today's show are a double header featuring the radio show Phil Harris and & Alice Faye. The first show is from December 28th 1952. It titled,"New Years Eve Party at the Harrises. The second show is titled, "Phil Gives up smoking for the new year." It originally aired, "January 1st 1954. HAPPY NEW YEAR and ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay talks about in comedy what is called "The Running Gag." Learn all about the Jack Benny Radio show and how the running gag played an important part in the shows success. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's the New Years Eve show originally aired, December of 1943. HAPPY NEW YEAR AND ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Come & Celebrate Christmas Eve & Christmas Day with The Old Radio Companion. Enjoy two Christmas radio shows featuring The Great Gildersleeve & Fibber McGee & Molly. The Great Gildersleeve radio show is the Christmas Eve show from December 24th 1944. The Fibber McGee & Molly show is titled, "Fibber paints the Christmas Tree White." It originally aired December 18th 1945. MERRY CHRISTMAS & ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay has a special guest on the show today, and once again Larry Wilkens returns with a new business called "SANTA'S ON THE RUN." The radio show today is from "My Friend Irma." It's the Christmas show from December 23rd 1951. ENJOY THE SHOW AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
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Jay talks about some real life Christmas disasters that have happened to real people and made Christmas... well... more interesting. The radio show is from My Favorite Husband. It's titled, "Christmas gift or George's Present." It originally aired December 16th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay tells a Christmas story from his own life about the time when a Christmas tree was brought home and it was way too big. A life lesson all about perspective. The radio show is from The George Burns and Gracie Allen show. It's titled, "Last Minute Christmas Shopping." It originally aired December 18th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay shares from Children and what they are thankful for. Today's special Thanksgiving show features a double feature Thanksgiving radio shows. Our radio shows are from Father Knows Best & Our Miss Brooks. Both Titled "Thanksgiving."
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Jay Talks about the true beginnings of all our favorite Thanksgiving foods. Learn about where they came from and how they ended up on our Thanksgiving tables. The radio show is from My Friend Irma. It's titled, "Thanksgiving Dinner." Originally aired October 18th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about that most important symbol of Thanksgiving and that is the turkey. Learn about the people who have them as pets and some interesting facts about our fine feathered friends that you might not know about. The radio show is from Life with Luigi. It's titled, "Thanksgiving Celebration." Originally aired November 20th 1951. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about that very important event in America every Thanksgiving and that is The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. Learn all about it's history and how it all got started and also some fun facts to share around the Thanksgiving table. Today's radio show is from The Life of Riley. It's titled, "Turkey Hunt." It originally aired November 19th 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about some real life stories of people where Halloween didn't go quite as planned. The radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly. It's titled, "Halloween at Gildersleeve's." It originally aired October 31st 1947. HAPPY HALLOWEEN & ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the classic movie monsters from the golden days of Hollywood. The monsters discussed are from the movie Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Wolfman. Find out some interesting facts about these classic horror movies and hear some interesting clips. The radio show is from The Abbott & Costello radio show. It features the Dracula actor, Bela Legosi. It originally aired May 5th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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In this second Halloween show, Jay talks about a Halloween when he was a freshman in high school and how he learned a valuable lesson at a Halloween Party. TheToday's radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Jack's Halloween Party." It originally aired November 3rd 1940. HAPPY HALLOWEEN and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about that most important icon of Halloween... and that is the witch. Yes but so much is misunderstood about the witch. How did it all get started? Well you will soon find out! The radio show is from My Favorite Husband. It's titled, " Halloween Surprise Party." It originally aired October 28th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the FIRST LADY of old radio herself, Lurene Tuttle. Learn all about this amazing actress of radio and television. Her career spanned 50 years and what an impact she made and what a talent she had. The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve. It's titled, " Majorie's cake." It originally aired September 7th 1941. ENJOY THE SHOW!!
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Jay talks about that very bright and very beautiful HARVEST MOON that is associated with the fall season. Learn all about it and what it means and how it happens. The radio show is from The Milton Berle radio show. It's titled, "Salute to the American Farmer." It originally aired September 9th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay talks about that very popular way of communicating.. the text message. Yes and with everything else that humans get their hands on things can go wrong and that includes text messages. Laugh as Jay shares some funny text messages from actual people. The radio show is from the Fred Allen Radio show. It's titled, "Telephone Weddings." It originally aired June 22nd 1938.ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about schools and not just schools but the strange and unusual schools around the world. The radio show is from OUR MISS BROOKS. It's titled, "Elephant Mascot." It originally aired November 13th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!!
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Jay ends the Celebrate Summer Series by talking about one of the favorite summer past times and that is flying a kite. Learn about it's very early beginnings and how it has been used. Jay also tells a funny story about his experience with kites as a kid. The radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly. The show is titled, " Flying a kite." It originally aired March 12th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!!
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Jay talks about real life people who no fault of their own.. or well it was their fault; became castaways. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, " Jack opens swimming pool for the season." It originally aired April 18th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!!
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Jay talks about that favorite summer pastime among many and that is fishing. Jay also tells a funny fishing story from his childhood. Also learn about what the biggest fish was that was ever caught! The radio show is a debut show and that is THE BICKERSONS! It is titled,
" John's new fishing pole." It originally aired March 30th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay talks about the ups and downs and all arounds of the Rollercoaster. How did it all begin and what are the fastest and scariest ones in the world? The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. Originally airedSept 4th 1955.ENJOY THE SHOW!!!!
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Jay continues the Celebrate Summer Series by playing a game of summer sound effects. Guess what they are for fun or write in to theoldradiocompanion@gmail.com and take a guess. The one who gets the most correct and answers first wins a prize! The radio show is from The Jimmy Durante radio show. It's titled, " Looking for a cheap vacation spot!" Originally aired March 24th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about real life funny signs that we find on storefronts, churches and billboards around this great country of ours. The show is from The Bob Hope radio show. The show originally aired March 25th 1953 and features special guest Mickey Rooney. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay continues the Celebrate Summer Series by talking about that most popular summer staple, the hot dog. Learn where it came from, the many ways we prepare it and the guy who has ate the most. The radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly. It's titled, "Hotdogs & Blowouts." It originally aired, April 30th 1935. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about some strange foods around the world and also has a special guest to talk about special food from the Philippines. The radio show is from the life Luigi.
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Jay continues the celebrate summer series by talking about one of the safest and fastest ways to get around and that is by airplane. Hear about other people's weird flight experiences and also learn about some interesting facts about airplanes that you may not know about. The Radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, " Returning from a TWA plane." Originally aired May 12th 1940. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay wishes everyone a great 4th of July and celebrates by talking about fireworks and how they are made. Also hear some real life stories of when fireworks don't work out just right. Enjoy a double feature show with Our Miss Brooks & The Great Gildersleeve. The shows are titled, " Trip to Eagle Springs," originally aired July 3rd 1949 and "Flashback from the Jolly Boys 4th of July picnic," originally aired June 9th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay kicks off The Celebrate Summer Series by sharing some vacations from real people that didn't go the way that they had wished. He also shares a personal vacation story that started off in a weird way. The radio show is from The Abbott and Costello radio show. It it titled,
" Bud and Lou plan a vacation." Originally aired July 7th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay celebrates Father's Day by telling a funny story about one particular hunting trip with his father. The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve. The show is titled, " The Father's Day Chair." Originally aired June 21st 1942. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY AND ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about some strange and unusual foods from around the world and is joined by his wife Tina Lewis. Learn about some strange and unusual foods from around the world including Tina's food from her homeland of the Philippines. The radio show is from Life with Luigi. The show is titled, "Luigi's cousin from Italy." It originally aired November 11th 1952. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about some of the big bands in the past that have been long forgotten. Learn some interesting facts about them and the influence that they did have in the big band world. The radio show is from The Phil Harris and Alice Faye radio show. The show is titled, " Phil has to fire Frank Remley." It originally aired February 6th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about some unique artists and the medium that they choose to use to create their art. Some of the materials that they choose to use is very unusual and sometimes very strange and the art that comes about is equally as strange. The radio show is from The George Burns and Gracie Allen radio show. It's titled, "George Visits an Art Gallery." Originally aired January 20th 1941. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about everything that blooms and grows and makes our life beautiful and functional. Learn some interesting and unusual facts about flowers. Today's show is from The Fibber McGee & Molly radio show. It's titled, "Molly gets flowers from a guy named Ralph." It originally aired January 18th 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay brings in the month of may by talking about the celebration of Cinco De Mayo. Learn about how this celebration got started and what it means. Jay also starts a new segment on The Old Radio Companion called "THE SCOOP." Enjoy vintage radio news broadcasts from the past. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Rancho Benny." Originally aired May 16th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates and dedicates this show to all the moms out there by sharing some stories about moms and also by dedicating it to his own mom. Listen to Gayle Lark sing "If I Give My Heart to You." The radio show is from The Aldrich Family. It's titled, "Mothers Day." Originally aired May 7th 1940. ENJOY THE SHOW and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
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Jay talks about the popular trend of online dating and shares some real life online dating stories from people where it didn't go quite the way that they expected. Also a list of some funny online dating sites. The radio show is from "My Friend Irma." It's titled, "Dinner Date." Originally aired April 19th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Yes everyone Jay is sick and has a cold and couldn't record a full show for you so..... we are making this show short and sweet. He's making it up to you all by playing a double feature of some radio shows and that is the best medicine of all! The first show is from the Jack Benny radio show originally aired December 1st 1940 titled, "Jack caught a cold at Don's house and is sick in bed." The second show is from The Great Gildersleeve originally aired Feb 17th 1946 titled, "Leroy has the flu." ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay celebrates Easter by talking about how Bunnies got all involved in this Holiday. Learn why bunnies and also some interesting facts about our friends with long ears and fluffy tails. The radio shows are a double feature from Easter shows from "Father Knows Best," and "The Life of Riley."ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay talks about some predominant old radio stars from the past and some interesting and maybe some unknown facts about them. The radio show is from The Jack Benny radio show. It's titled, "Cleaning Jack's Den." It originally aired November 16th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Join Jay as he brings in the beginning of spring and April fools by talking about the man who started the whole stand up comedy thing... and that was the Jester! The radio show is from The Fred Allen radio show. It's titled, "Stop the Music!" Originally aired June 27th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about what things cost back in the 1940s compared to our current times. The radio show is from The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet. It's titled, "The Nelson Bank." It originally aired Feb 27th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates this special day of St. Patricks Day but talking about the Irish Pub. Where did it all get started? ( Well yeah.. we know.. Ireland.) And Learn some interesting facts about the Irish pub and why all those who go there have the luck of the Irish! The radio show is from the "The Day in the Life of Dennis Day." It's the St. Patricks Day show and it originally aired March of 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about what dancing was like in the 1940's. Learn about the dances that they danced and the music that got their feet tapping. The radio show is from "My Friend Irma." The show is titled, "Dancing Fools." Originally aired Dec 15th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates Woman's history month by talking about some famous woman in history that made some significant changes in our world today. Learn some history and some interesting facts about these amazing woman. The radio show comes from the Judy Canova Show which has never been featured on The Old Radio Companion. It's titled, "Judy has a date with Mickey Rooney."It originally airedAug 24th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay commemorates Pancake Day by sharing the origins of the pancake and where and how it all got started and where it came from. Also find out some great and interesting facts about this amazing breakfast food. Happy Pancake Day! The radio show is from the Fibber McGee & Molly radio show. It's titled "Pancake Day." Originally aired Feb 26th 1952. ENJOY THE SHOW!!
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Jay celebrates Presidents day by sharing some interesting and funny facts about our US presidents. The radio show is from The George Burns and Gracie Allen radio show. It's titled "George's Job in Washington." It originally aired February 21st 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay starts the show sharing the top love songs that were popular in the 1940's. Jay also talks about the crazy things that people do for love. The radio show is from My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning. The title of the show is "Valentines Day." Originally aired Feb 11th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the masks that we have had to wear now going on three years because of the Coronavirus and tries to find the lighter side of the topic as well. He shares some great heroes that wear masks also and maybe we can look at it in a different way. The radio show is from Duffy's Tavern. The show features the guest star Brace Beemer who played the Lone Ranger on the Lone Ranger radio series. The show originally aired Feb 2nd 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay shares some funny idioms from the past in which are the sayings and things that we say in our everyday language. The radio show is from the comedy quiz show " You Bet Your Life." Starring the great comedy genius and witty Groucho Marx. This show is from February 13th 1952. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay talks about dreams and why we have them and what they might mean! The radio show comes from The Jack Benny radio show. It's titled, "Dennis dreams he has his own show." Originally aired March 19th 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay starts out the new season with those little bundle of joys... babies! Learn about the first baby born for the new year and also some interesting things you may have not known about babies. The Radio show is from the Alice Faye & Phil Harris show. It's titled, "Babysitters." Originally aired December 12th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay talks about Murphy's law and shares some true stories of where in real people's lives, Murphy's law was very true. He also shares a funny story from his own life where something went terribly wrong. The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. It's titled, "Christmas Gift Return." Originally aired December 30th 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay Rings in the New year by sharing other people's funny resolutions. To celebrate the New Year Jay brings you a double feature of old radio shows. The first show is from The Fibber Mcgee & Molly radio show. It's titled, "Dance at the Country Club." Originally aired December 30th 1952. The second radio show comes from The Milton Berle Radio show. It's titled, "A Salute to New Years." Originally aired December 30th 1942. ENJOY THE SHOWS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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Jay celebrates Christmas Eve by talking about some interesting facts about those creatures that Santa needs and relies on so much and that is his reindeer. Enjoy also a double feature of radio shows from the Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny Christmas shows. The Great Gildersleeve Christmas show is titled, "Christmas at Home." Originally aired December 23rd 1945. The Jack Benny Christmas show is simply titled, "The Christmas Show." Originally aired December 21st 1947. At the end of the show Jay reads that very special Christmas story, "Twas The Night Before Christmas." or " A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay continues to celebrate Christmas with welcoming back an old guest from last year, Larry Wilkens who is a professional mall Santa Claus. Jay also shares funny letters from kids written to Santa. The old radio show is from The Red Skelton show. It's titled, "The Little Christmas Tree." Originally aired December 19th 1951. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay continues his Christmas series by bringing good will and cheer by playing a little game. Listen to the Christmas sound effects and be one of the first ones to write in and guess what they are and win a little Christmas gift! The radio sho is from The Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy show. It's titled, " The Night Before Christmas." Originally aired Christmas Eve of 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay takes a Christmas journey through the 1940's and talks about what Christmas toys were the most popular for each year. Toys include the Red Ryder BB gun, the Slinky and Lionel Trains and other favorites! The radio show is from the Bing Crosby Christmas show of December 24th 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates Thanksgiving by talking about some real life Thanksgiving disasters that some real people have experienced. The radio shows on this weeks show is a double feature. The first show is from The Abbott & Costello radio show. It's titled, "Turkey Dinner." It originally aired November 25th 1943. The second show is from The Great Gildersleeve. It is titled, "Thanksgiving of 1942." It originally aired November 22nd 1942. HAPPY THANKSGIVING & ENJOY THE SHOWS!
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Jay attempts to unravel some of the mysteries behind the Pilgrims and why they have the connection with Thanksgiving. The Radio show is from The George Burns and Gracie Allen show. It's titled, "Gracie Buys a Live Turkey." Originally aired November 17th 1942. Happy Thanksgiving and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about what was served at that first Thanksgiving meal between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians. How did the turkey get to be the main staple for our Thanksgiving celebrations? Also learn some interesting facts about turkeys! Today's radio show is from The Jimmy Durante radio show. It's titled, " Preparing a LiveTurkey for Thanksgiving Dinner".Originally aired November 26th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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On today's Thanksgiving show, Jay talks about strange and bizarre Thanksgiving recipes. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Thanksgiving Day Dinner." Originally aired November 23rd 1941. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay ends the Halloween series with some interesting festivals around the world with that Halloween feel. Today's show is a double feature to help celebrate Halloween. The radio shows are from Father Knows Best & The Aldrich Family. They are titled, "Halloween Blues" originally aired October 29th 1953 and "Halloween Trick Backfires" originally aired October 31st 1940. ENJOY THE SHOWS & HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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Jay continues his Halloween shows by talking about trick or treating as a kid and the history behind this ritual of ringing door bells and getting candy. The radio show is from The Life of Luigi. It's titled "Trick or Treat." Originally aired Oct 30th 1951. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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On this weeks episode,Jay tells a childhood story about when his family all dressed up like ghosts for Halloween and it had some unpredictable results. The radio show is from The Fred Allen Radio show. It originally aired November 18th 1945. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay continues the Halloween shows by sharing about that very important Halloween tradition, the jack o lantern. Learn about it's beginnings and why we carve faces into pumpkins. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, "Jack Goes Trick or Treating. " Originally aired October 31st 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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This week's show is the first show in the Halloween series for the month of October. Jay kicks off the halloween shows by telling two real life ghost stories! The radio show is from My Friend Irma. It's titled, "Jane Sees a Ghost." Originally aired June 29th 1954. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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In this episode, Jay talks about how football was first broadcasted on the radio and how it became one of America's favorite sport to listen to on Old Radio. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio Show. It's titled, "He Fumbled the Ball." Originally aired November 16th 1941. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay discusses some interesting facts about our furry four legged friends and the amazing things that they can do and how they have made our world a better place. This weeks old radio show comes from The Abbott & Costello Show. It's titled, "Mortans Pet Shop." Originally aired November 2nd 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay starts off the fall shows by sharing some of the ways that people around the world celebrate the Fall Equinox. The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve. The show is titled, "Raking Leaves." It originally aired October 7th 1945. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay tells a story from his childhood about his lunchbox and how important an item it was with going back to school from summer vacation. The radio show is from The Baby Snooks show. It's titled, "Report Card." It originally aired March 20th 1951. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay talks about the "Universal Solvent," better known as H2O or water. Learn some interesting facts about water but also some less known uses for water and also some unusual places for water. The radio show is from The Great GIldersleeve. It's titled, "Gildy Turns off the Water." Originally aired Sept 18th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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In this episode, Jay continues his series, "The Great American Pastime." On today's show find out all about the places in the great USA that has some weird and unusual festivals and fairs going on! The radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly. It's titled, "The Amusement Park." It originally aired June 17th 1941. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay continues the series the Great American Pastime with that thing that we have had a love affair with for years and years and that is the Automobile. Learn about some very unusual cars that we have made here in America. The radio show is from The Phil Harris & Alice Faye radio show. Originally aired March 19th 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!!
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Jay continues his series on The Great American Pastime by talking about that activity that American loves and that is gardening. Not just gardening but those gardeners that produce some very enormous veggies!!! The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. The show is titled," Miss Brooks Takes Over Spring Garden." Originally aired May 1st 1955. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay continues his series on The Great American Pastime by talking about the sport that Americans love and has been with us for a very long time. It is as American as Mom and Apple pie and... well BASEBALL! More specifically baseball and it's broadcasting history. The radio show is from My Favorite Husband titled "Baseball." It originally aired Sept 16th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!!
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Jay discusses the origins of the Picnic. How did the picnic get started and where did it come from? The radio show is from The Aldrich Family. This is the debut of this show on The Old Radio Companion. The title of the show is "School Picnic." It originally aired May 21st 1940. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay discusses that good old American Past time... making and eating pies. And as always he dives into the strange and unusual pies that Americans make and eat! This show is the PIE IN THE SKY!! The radio show is from The Life of Riley. It originally aired Oct 27th 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay discusses some strange and unusual beaches in the USA as he continues the summer series, "The Great American Pastime." The Radio show is from The Bob Hope Radio show. Bob entertains the troops at the Long Beach Naval Air Station in Long Beach California. His guests features Bing Crosby and Jane Russell. It originally aired Oct 2nd 1951. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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It's the 4th of July show and Jay shares some funny and interesting facts about our countries beginnings. To celebrate the 4th enjoy a double feature of the show, "Life with Luigi." The shows featured are "First Date with an American Girl." Originally aired Jan 1st 1949 and "Luigi's First Citizenship Papers." Originally aired Jan 10th 1950. HAPPY 4th OF JULY & ENJOY THE SHOWS!!
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The series "The Great American Past time," continues as Jay talk about the strange and Unusual things that we barbecue here in America. The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve titled, "City Employees Picnic." It originally aired May 21st 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay celebrates by dedicating this show to all the dads out there. We celebrate Fathers Day by airing a double feature of the show "Father Knows Best." The first show is titled, "Being a Better Father." It originally aired May 8th 1951. The second show is titled, "The Man Behind the Family." It originally aired Jan 1st 1952. HAPPY FATHERS DAY & ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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Jay talks about the Great American Past time... Going to the movies!!! Also some very unusual movie theaters. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled "Jack is Upset about the Academy Awards." It originally aired March 1st 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!
The Old Radio Companion starts its summer series " Great American Past Times." In this first show of the series, Jay talks about some unusual and strange places to camp here and abroad. The radio show is from George Burns and Gracie Allen. It's titled, "Vacation Plans." Originally aired May 29th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the oldest living people in the world. Some amazing people! The radio show is from My little Margie. The show is titled " Margie gets Freddie a job." It originally aired November 3rd 1954. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about strange and unusual foods around the world.... and what strange foods they are!! The radio show is from The Abbott & Costello show. It's titled "Opening a Gas Station." It originally aired November 25th 1945. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay celebrates Mothers Day by dedicating this show to all the mothers out there and also to his own mother as well. Jay honors his mom by sharing two songs sung by her in the 1950's. The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. The title is " Bargain Hats." Originally aired May 13th 1951. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY & ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about our little friends that live underground and all around and that we have to share this world with. Some interesting facts and also a funny story. The radio show is from My Friend Irma. The show is titled "Five Hundred Dollars." Originally aired March 7th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the history of the restroom, bathroom or whatever you want to call it. Jay also shares the most unusual toilet facilities around the world. The radio show is from The Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy show. The show features guest star Fred Allen. It originally aired November 2nd 1947.ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about criminals who are not so good at what they do! But crime doesn't pay and in these cases they definitely don't pay! The radio show is from The Life with Luigi. The title is" April fools." Originally aired April 1st 1952. ENJOY THE SHOW!!
Jay talks about one of the most favorite and sweetest treats and that is chocolate! Where it all started and the worlds best chocolatiers and the chocolate that they make. The radio show is the debut of the show YOU BET YOUR LIFE starring Groucho Marx! This is the show from February 13th 1952. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay recalls a funny story about an Easter that involved plastic Easter eggs and a family of raccoons. HAPPY EASTER! The radio show is from The Fibber McGee & Molly Show. It's titled, "Molly's Easter Dress." It originally aired March 23rd 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay hops out for the Easter season with the first of two special Easter shows. Eddie Hopkins joins Jay as a special guest from EBU (Easter Bunny University) The Radio show is from The Red Skelton Show. It's titled, "The Easter Show." Originally aired April 4th 1942. HAPPY EASTER AND ENJOY THE SHOW!"
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Jay talks about how different countries in the world celebrate the first day of spring! The show is from The Great Gildersleeve. It's titled "Easter Rabbits." It originally aired April 25th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the origin and celebration of this great Irish Holiday, St. Patricks Day! The radio show is from the Fred Allen show. Its the St. Patricks Day show that originally aired March 17th 1937. So have the BLARNEY ABOUT YA and ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about the history and the development of the great American Past time... THE TELEVISION! The Radio show is from The Abbott & Costello Show. It's titled "Bank Robbery." With special guest star Marlene Dietrich. It originally aired April 11th 1945. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay Lewis talks about the famous chicken sandwich in America and our little friends that started it all. The radio show is from The Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled "How Palm Springs was founded." Originally aired Feb 11th 1951! ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about a new amazing revolutionary tech that is for that guy that needs that wife figure in his life. But it's not all that it's cracked up to be! The radio show is from The George Burns & Gracie Allen radio show. The title of the show is " Gracie looking for a job." Originally aired Dec 19th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay Lewis celebrates Valentines Day by talking about famous couples over history that were in love but ended in a tragic way! But when Love is real... it lasts. The radio show is from The Life Of Riley. The title of the show is " Valentine Locket." Originally aired Feb 11th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay tells a funny Valentines story from his childhood and also talks about how Valentines Day got started. Although the history is unclear we can still see how it all comes down to us and the ones we love! The radio show is from The Phil Harris & Alice Faye radio show. It's titled "Someone sends Alice flowers on Valentines Day." Originally aired Feb 13th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about some weird and unusual jobs in the USA and Abroad. The radio show is from Duffy's Tavern. The title is "Someone's Getting Hitched." Originally aired April 27th 1949. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay shares some funny and bizarre bumper stickers and how they say a lot about who we are. The radio show is from My Favorite Husband. The show is titled "Overweight." Originally aired July 5th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay tells you all about the interesting facts about snow that you may not know or even care to know about. You might call them FLAKE FACTS! The Radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly. The title of the show is "The Blizzard." Originally aired Jan 27th 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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In this New Year Show, Jay talks about how different countries around the world ring in the new year! The radio show is from Our Miss Brooks. It's titled, "Baby Sitting on New Years." Originally aired January 1st 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about different time Capsules including some very unique and interesting ones and the oldest time capsule found in the US. The radio show is from the Edgar Bergan and Charlie McCarthy show that originally aired 12/30/1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Merry Christmas from The Old Radio Companion! Jay starts the show with the story of the Candy cane and how this common Christmas item is more than just a Christmas Candy but has a more important meaning about Christmas. The radio shows for this Christmas episode includes radio shows from both The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny. The Great Gildersleeve Christmas show entitled "Christmas Program." Originally aired December 20th 1942. The second Christmas show is from the Jack Benny Radio show. The show is entitled "Christmas Shopping." Originally aired December 11th 1938. Jay also ends the show with a special Christmas story. MERRY CHRISTMAS & ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay starts his show with his first guest which is Larry Wilkens a mall Santa Claus. Jay also talks about the Christmas tree and how this very special tradition started. The radio show is from The Red Skelton Christmas show from December 15th 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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This episode Jay shares all about Santa and who he is and how he behaves in some of the countries around the world. The radio show is from The Jimmy Durante Christmas show of 1944. Originally aired December 22nd 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay shares about how different Countries around the world celebrate Christmas and the traditions that they hold so dear. The radio show is from The Bob Hope Christmas show of 1945. Originally aired December 18th 1945. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay shares a personal story from his past when he learned a valuable lessons about what is important about thanksgiving. The radio show is from the Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled "The Thanksgiving show." Originally aired November 23rd 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay shares some unusual and weird Thanksgiving recipes. The Radio show is from The George Burns & Gracie Allen show. The title is "Turkey Swallows a Wedding Ring." Originally aired November 28th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!
Jay shares some funny and interesting fun facts about our holiday of Thanksgiving. The Show is from Our Miss Brooks titled "Thanksgiving plans and the 5 dollar turkey." Originally aired November 19th 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay tells a story from his childhood about an unusual name for the thanksgiving turkey and how it all came to be. The radio show if from The Fibber McGee & Molly Show. The title is "Thanksgiving." Originally aired November 25th 1935. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay tells a story from his childhood about a Halloween Party that all of sudden got scary by the workings of the OUIJI BOARD! Enjoy the last Halloween show of the year! The radio show is from the Jack Benny radio show. It's titled "Jack Goes Trick or Treating." Originally aired October 31st 1948. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! ENJOY THE SHOW!
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In this Halloween Episode, Jay talks about some of the more crazy and unusual superstitions around the world. The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve. The show is titled "Halloween Party." Originally aired Oct 31st 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about one particular Halloween when he was a kid that didn't go quite as well as he had planned. The radio show is from The Life of Riley. The title is " Halloween Haunted House." Originally aired October 29th 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!!
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Jay talks about some of the most haunted places in America! The show is from Father Knows Best. The title of the show is "A Spooky Cemetery." Originally Aired October 26th 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay starts off the Halloween season with a scary story about a ghostly woman upstairs. This episode features The Jack Benny Show with the show titled "Halloween Celebration." Originally aired Nov 2nd 1941. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
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In this episode, Jay plays sound effects of things that were invented in the 1950's. Take a listen and make your guesses and then send them in to Jay for a prize. Today's show is from the Phil Harris & Alice Faye Radio show. It's titled "A Tutor for the Girls." Originally aired October 20th 1946. ENJOY THE SHOW!!!
Jay talks about friendship and uses some examples from history to talk about people who have come together to form friendships and it wouldn't be what you would expect. The show is from MY FRIEND IRMA. The show is titled "Irma Meets Jane." Originally aired Nov 4th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay shares some weird and some unusual school mascots. The radio show is from the Baby Snooks Show. The title is "Report Card." It originally aired Sept 17th 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay tells a funny story about the time he closed down check out aisles at Walmart. The show is from the Great Gildersleeve. The show is titled "Summer Theater." Originally aired June 14th 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay talks about places that people take vacations that are a little on the weird and different side. The show is from the Jack Benny radio show. The title is "Back from Vacation from Hawaii," Originally aired Sept 13th 1955. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay starts off the show talking about the Great American pastime of Barbequing. He tells a funny story about a personal mishap with a Barbeque. The radio show is from Fibber McGee & Molly titled " CHICKEN BARBEQUE." Originally aired Sept 19th 1950. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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On today's show, Jay tells funny camping stories and celebrates the great American pastime of camping. The radio show is from My LIttle Margie. The title is "Camping." Or "Spending the night at the roof." Originally aired June 12th 1955. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay shares about how people in the 1950's spent their summers. The radio show is from the Red Skelton Show. The title is "Vacation." Originally aired Oct 3rd 1951. Enjoy the show!
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Jay tells a fun summer story about his dog that use to live in a tree. The old radio show is from the Baby Snooks radio show. The shows come from 4 shorts all airing originally in the 1940's. The titles are, " BABY FISH STORY, THE BEACH, THE BEACH HOUSE & GONE FISHING." Enjoy the show!
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Jay tells a funny story about his grandfather's mean big Rooster named Mr. Rooster who use to chase him. The radio show is from the Charlie McCarthy Show. The show originally aired May 23rd 1943. The show features the comedy of Edgar Bergan and his buddy in the tuxedo, Charlie McCarthy! The guest star is Charles Boyer. Enjoy the show!!
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Today's show is all about American's favorite past time... BASEBALL! Join Jay as he celebrates baseball in the 1940's. The radio show is "Who's on First" It's the Abbott & Costello show! HEY ABBOTT!!! Originally aired June 18th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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This Marks Jay's 10th show and he shares some funny slang of the 1940's. The radio show is Duffy's Tavern. The title of the show is "Hawaiian Vacation Slogan Contest." Originally aired December 28th 1951. Enjoy the show!
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Jay celebrates the 4th of July by sharing weird newspaper articles from the 1940's. The radio show is Life with Luigi. The title of the show is 4th of July Parade. First aired July 3rd 1949. HAPPY 4th OF JULY and enjoy the show!!!
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The Old Radio Companion: S1E8Today's show features a funny story about the time that Yellow Jackets invaded Jay's room as a kid. The old radio show is The Fred Allen Show.The show is titled "The Last Show." Originally aired June 26th 1949. Enjoy the show!
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This weeks episode of The Old Radio Companion features a funny story from Jay about shooting his dad's beer with a BB gun. This Episode also features the radio show "Father Knows Best." The Title of the show is "Father's Day Picnic." Originally Aired June 14th 1951. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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This episode features a game for the listeners to guess objects that were invented in the 1940s by listening to sound effects and can write in and guess and win a prize. Radio show features "My Friend Irma" The title of the show is "Newspaper Column." It first aired Feb 3rd 1952. Enjoy the show!!
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Jay talks about a funny dog park sign he came across and features the Phil Harris & Alice Faye radio show. The show is titled: "The Band is not invited to the President's ball." Orignally aired 1-16-1949. Enjoy the show!
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Jay talks about things we did as kids in our generation that didn't kill us and we survived! Also the radio show Fibber McGee & Molly titled: FIBBER FEELS ILL. Originally aired 4/06/1943. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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Jay opens the show with a story about a bizarre thing that happened to him. The radio Show today is from OUR MISS BROOKS starring Eve Arden. The show is titled "Cure that Habit." It originally aired 1/15/50. ENJOY THE SHOW!
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The show features a dedication to mothers on mothers day. Jay features his own mom singing " Ko Ko Mo" from the 1950s. The radio show is from the Great Gildersleeve titled "A quiet evening at home." Orinially aired 11/8/1942.
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Show # 1 is the debut show of the Old Radio Companion. This show features a funny story about walmart, a song from Billy Holiday and the old radio show from the Jack Benny program titled, "How Palm Springs was founded." Aired originally Feb 11th 1951.
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