Comedy x Funny Ha Ha

This week is episode two (2) of The Great Gildersleeves and the episode, Marjories Cake. Leroy and Gildy find a delicious cake to eat at home, and greed takes over, now they have to fix things. This episode aired September 7, 1941. : : : : : https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr) It's 100% free to subscribe & you'll receive new post...

Let's start the month May with The Sealtest Variety Theater (aka The Dorothy Lamour show) with The Love Pact. Along with Ms. Lamour, this episode stars William Powell, Alan Young, Jeff Chandler, and Hans Conried. This episode aired September 23, 1948. : : : : : https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr) It's 100% free to subscribe & you'll...

Welcome a new series to the podcast: Lum and Abner with two short episodes -- Friday Night Sociable (&) Hunting the Lion. These episodes aired January 1 & 2, 1933. After learning they performed in Black Face during their Vaudeville days, I debated about adding Lum and Abner to my podcast. That fact bothers me, but: 1) they are humorous; 2) this was a very popular comedy series... so, I decided to post them anyway. However, I want to share that fact about them, because it's good to know the...

The Jack Benny Program, episode titled, Taking a Taxi. This episode aired May 18, 1934. Plot: Jack takes a taxi to the studio where singer and radio personality, Frank Parker, invited him to dinner with his very musical family. : : : : : https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr) It's 100% free to subscribe & you'll receive new post...

This week on Ha Ha is Groucho Marx hosting his hit program, You Bet Your Life, the Secret Word - Head. This episode aired April 20, 1949. NOTE: This audio includes the warm-up and pre-air audio with Groucho joking with his announcer and the audience. : : : : : https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr) It's 100% free to subscribe & you'll...

New month, new week starting with The Fred Allen Show (a.k.a. 'Linit Bath Club Revue') and an episode titled, Wide-Awake Detective Agency. This is a partial version of the episode, the full version is non-existent. The audio is a little scratchy, so I hope you can still enjoy. : : : : : https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr) It's 100%...

This weeks episode is from Fibber McGee & Molly, titled Finance Company Is After Car. This episode aired November 28, 1939. : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr) Thanks for your support.

This week of the Jack Benny Program includes two episodes in one: Who Killed Mr. Stooge andThe House of Rawchild (a comic version of the film 'The House of Rothschild') [starts at 30:14]. ::ALERT NOTE: The audio for Who Killed Mr. Stooge is not the best and these are early episodes when was still Jack still forming the feel and direction of the show. So, if you prefer his later well-formed episodes, you might want to skip this one... OR enjoy listening to his early days to hear how the show...

Featuring guest star, Ida Lupino, on the Chase and Sanborn Hour. CSH was a variety program with songs and comedy. This episode aired September 5, 1937. Hosted by Don Ameche and also featuring Dorothy Lamour, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, and Nelson Eddy. : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr) Thanks for your...

This week we welcome a new program to the podcast, Vic and Sade, with two early episodes, Decoration Day Parade and Sades Trip to Dwight. These episodes aired May 28, 1937 and June 6, 1937. Vic and Sade was broadcast from 1932 to 1946 originally on the NC Blue Network before eventually being broadcast on all major radio networks (NBC, NBC Blue, Mutual Broadcasting, and CBS). Most episodes were only 15 minutes long (1932-1945). The main characters were accountant Victor Rodney Gook, Sade his...

This weeks comedy is the premiere episode from The Great Gildersleeve, titled, Arrives in Summerfield. This episode aired August 31, 1941. : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr) Thanks for your support.

Sealtest Variety Theater (Dorothy Lamore) with the episode titled Sir Lancelot of the Lake. Featuring Ray Milland, Dorothy Lamore, and Eddie Bracken. This episode aired September 16, 1948. : : : : : : : : website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr) Thanks for your support.

The Jack Benny Program does a comic adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo film from 1934 which was very popular. This is an early Benny episode, most people prefer his later ones, but if you want to hear his early days and growth -- this is for you. website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr)

The Audition episode from The Great Gildersleeve, which was a spin-off from Fibber McGee and Molly. This was recorded May 16, 1941. Harold Peary played the lead role (Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve), his birth name was: José Pereira de Faria on July 25, 1908 in San Leandro, California; he died: March 30, 1985 (at age 76) in Torrance, California after a heart attack. website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram:...

This weeks post features comedy legend W.C. Fields on the Chase and Sanborn Hour. A variety program with music & comedy and hosted by actor Don Ameche and Edgar Bergen with his wooden dummy Charlie McCarthy. This episode also features actress and singer, Dorothy Lamour. website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duane.otr/ (@duane.otr) | Twitter: https://twitter.com/duane_otr (@duane_otr)

Comedy legend, Groucho Marx host the audition episode of his radio series, You Bet Your Life. The secret word is 'Air'. This was recorded September 15, 1947. website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: @duane.otr

Jack's First Episode of his radio program. You will notice a big difference from this first episode to the later ones that most are used to hearing. This episode is mostly music with jokes in between. This episode aired May 2, 1932. website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: @duane.otr | Twitter: @duane_otr

Hope you enjoy Overdue Library Book from Fibber McGee & Molly. This episode aired 11-21-1939. website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: @duane.otr

Enjoy the first episode, Waiting Room, from The Sealtest Variety Theater also known as the Dorothy Lamour Show. The Sealtest program ran from 1948-1949. This is the first episode - stars Gregory Peck & Ozzie and Harriet, it aired on September 9, 1948. website: https://otr.duane.media/ (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: @duane.otr

This weeks post is Mammoth Department Store by The Fred Allen Show which was previously called The Linit Bath Club Revue. This episode aired 12-25-1932. website: https://otr.duane.media (https://otr.duane.media) | email: info@otr.duane.media | Instagram: @duane.otr