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Old Time Comedy Radio | Old Time Radio brings you classic comedy from the golden age of radio, featuring unforgettable comedians, colorful characters, clever sketches, sitcom-style stories, and the humor that entertained millions before television. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. From legendary comedy programs to beloved radio personalities, Old Time Comedy Radio celebrates the performers, characters, and timeless humor that made vintage radio comedy so popular. Rediscover classic old time radio comedy, vintage comedy shows, radio sitcoms, golden age entertainment, nostalgic humor, and classic radio.

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221 - Our Miss Brooks - "Elopement with Walter" (1950)
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  • 221 - Our Miss Brooks - "Elopement with Walter" (1950)

    Our Miss Brooks, “Elopement with Walter” (episode 97), originally broadcast September 17, 1950. At Madison High’s fall-term opening, English teacher Connie Brooks finds Philip Boynton’s volunteer fire-department training consuming his evenings.

    When Boynton needs a two-story house for a ladder-rescue practice, Connie spots an opportunity involving Principal Osgood Conklin’s home. Eve Arden stars as Connie, with Jeff Chandler, Gale Gordon, Richard Crenna, and Gloria McMillan. Also cataloged as “Fire Ladder Test,” this CBS comedy was sponsored by Colgate Dental Cream and Luster-Creme Shampoo.

    Old Time Comedy Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:43 Original Broadcast
    30:13 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-comedy-radio-old-time-radio--7219644/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Fri, 11 Sep 2026
  • 220 - Our Miss Brooks - "Hobbies (AFRS)" (1954)

    Our Miss Brooks, “Hobbies” (AFRS), originally broadcast January 10, 1954, is episode 231 of the classic schoolroom comedy starring Eve Arden as English teacher Connie Brooks. Also known as “Mr. Conklin’s Wax Effigies,” this Armed Forces Radio Service transcription features Gale Gordon, Robert Rockwell, Richard Crenna, Gloria McMillan, and Jesslyn Fax.

    Principal Osgood Conklin orders the Madison High faculty to take up hobbies, but his own renewed interest in creating lifelike wax figures proves especially distracting. With Mrs. Davis away and her sister Angela staying with Connie, Miss Brooks finds herself navigating Conklin’s latest campaign alongside Mr. Boynton, Walter Denton, and Harriet Conklin.

    Old Time Comedy Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:51 Original Broadcast
    24:44 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-comedy-radio-old-time-radio--7219644/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Wed, 09 Sep 2026
  • 219 - Our Miss Brooks - "Mr. Boynton's Parents" (1949)

    Our Miss Brooks, “Mr. Boynton’s Parents,” originally broadcast on CBS on May 8, 1949, is episode 40 of the classic schoolroom comedy. Eve Arden stars as Madison High English teacher Connie Brooks, with Jeff Chandler as the ever-elusive Philip Boynton.

    In this Mother’s Day-themed episode, Connie is named “Mother Away From Mother” just as Mr. Boynton prepares to introduce her to his visiting parents. The prospective meeting gives Connie a special reason to hope she can make a favorable impression.

    Old Time Comedy Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:44 Original Broadcast
    30:13 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-comedy-radio-old-time-radio--7219644/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Mon, 07 Sep 2026
  • 218 - Our Miss Brooks - "Faculty Cheerleader" (1949)

    Our Miss Brooks, “Faculty Cheerleader,” originally broadcast September 18, 1949. Commonly cataloged as episode 58, this back-to-school comedy stars Eve Arden as Madison High English teacher Connie Brooks, with Gale Gordon as Principal Osgood Conklin and Jeff Chandler as Mr. Boynton.

    As Madison High prepares for its first football game of the season, Conklin revives the idea of selecting a faculty cheerleader—only to find a rival principal has already claimed the honor. School-spirit politics, a faculty election, and Miss Enright’s conspicuous orange turtleneck gift for Mr. Boynton keep Connie, Walter, Harriet, and the rest of the Madison High crowd busy. Written and directed by Al Lewis for CBS.

    Old Time Comedy Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:49 Original Broadcast
    30:18 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-comedy-radio-old-time-radio--7219644/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Fri, 04 Sep 2026
  • 217 - Our Miss Brooks - "Tears for Mr. Boynton" (1955)

    Our Miss Brooks, “Tears for Mr. Boynton,” originally broadcast on CBS on April 10, 1955. This is episode 284 of the classic schoolroom comedy starring Eve Arden as English teacher Connie Brooks, with Robert Rockwell as the earnest Mr. Boynton.

    At Madison High, two boys with especially tearful tales win Miss Brooks’s sympathy. When Connie enlists Mr. Boynton to help set things right, the situation draws in Principal Osgood Conklin, Walter Denton, Harriet Conklin, and Sergeant Gillis. Written by Al Lewis and Arthur Alsberg, the episode turns a well-meaning intervention into a fast-growing comic misunderstanding.

    Old Time Comedy Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned and mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
    00:45 Original Broadcast
    30:02 Closing

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-comedy-radio-old-time-radio--7219644/support.

    Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Wed, 02 Sep 2026
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