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Sep 28, 2026 · 30:44
When Father thinks he is supposed to write an article about his family for an insurance journal, things get complicated as he discovers what is really going on. Originally aired…
Sep 25, 2026 · 32:51
Archie finally gets tired of working for Duffy, so he quits. Needing a job, he tries to get Jinx Falkenburg to hire him. Originally aired on June 8, 1945. This is episode 174 of…
Sep 23, 2026 · 30:57
Jello again. Jack Benny and the gang present part 1 of their version of the 1937 movie Submarine D-1. Episode 285 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on…
Sep 21, 2026 · 30:44
Betty asks Father to chaperone a sleigh ride and dinner because he always goes above and beyond what is asked of him. That way of doing things comes back to bite him when Bud and…
Sep 18, 2026 · 32:27
Archie hires a con man to be the press agent for the tavern. Originally aired on June 1, 1945. This is episode 173 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 17, 2026 · 32:02
Jello again. Jack Benny welcomes actor Robert Taylor to the show. Episode 284 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on February 13, 1938. Become a supporter of…
Sep 16, 2026 · 30:59
When the Andersons clean out their attic, they end up getting rid of more than junk. Originally aired on December 6, 1951. This is episode 100 of Father Knows Best. Become a…
Sep 11, 2026 · 33:59
Jello again. Jack Benny and the gang tell the story of how Jack picked the wrong horse at Santa Anita race track. Episode 283 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired…
Sep 10, 2026 · 30:23
When Kathy finds a meteor in her back yard, she doesn’t waste any time spreading the news. Too bad she doesn’t have the whole story. Originally aired on November 29, 1951. This…
Sep 4, 2026 · 31:42
Archie thinks he can win back the heart of his lost love if he can convince her that he is an opera singer. Originally aired on May 25, 1945. This is episode 172 of Duffy's…
Sep 2, 2026 · 33:30
Jello again. Jack Benny and the gang present their version of producer Samuel Goldwyn’s blockbuster movie, The Hurricane. Episode 282 of The Jack Benny Show. The program…
Sep 1, 2026 · 32:19
Bud convinces his dad that they can make a ton of money by writing songs. What’s more, Bud met a young man that he’s convinced can sell the song for them. Originally aired on…
Aug 28, 2026 · 34:07
John gets laid off from his job and Blanche invites her nephew to live with them. Audition show from December 13, 1948. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Aug 26, 2026 · 32:27
Henry and his dad both have to wear a tux, but to separate events. When they accidently switch coats, Aldrich Family chaos occurs. Originally aired on March 8, 1946. This is…
Aug 24, 2026 · 29:35
Jim tries remember exactly which anniversary he is supposed to be celebrating. This was the 17th show in the series. It originally aired on May 13, 1951. Become a supporter of…
Aug 21, 2026 · 36:46
Blanche begs John for a baby and then tells him that she loaned his brand new car to her brother, Amos. Originally aired on either January 5, 1947. This is episode 4 of The…
Aug 19, 2026 · 27:44
Henry tries to be helpful and generous to everyone he meets - with disastrous results. Originally aired on September 5, 1940. This is episode 60 of The Aldrich Family. Become a…
Aug 17, 2026 · 32:34
Jim and Muriel Blandings find out their brand new dream house is set to be demolished. This was the audition show for the new series. It originally aired on November 8, 1950.…
Aug 16, 2026 · 31:14
Chester A. Riley tries to help Junior with his algebra. Originally aired on April 1, 1949. This is episode 239 of The Life of Riley. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Aug 12, 2026 · 33:01
Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Frank Sinatra. Episode 254 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope. The program originally aired on February 27, 1945. Become a supporter of this…
Aug 10, 2026 · 32:53
Enjoy this rerun of a classic show from the past episodes of My Favorite Husband. George makes Liz return a dress she bought. Originally aired on May 28, 1950. This is episode 90…
Aug 9, 2026 · 32:45
Enjoy this rerun of a classic show from the past episodes of The Life Of Riley. Riley and Gillis are bragging about their sons again, but this time, the dads really duke it out!…
Aug 7, 2026 · 33:35
Enjoy this rerun of a classic show from the past episodes of The Pepsodent Show, starring Bob Hope. Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Humphrey Bogart. Originally aired on June 3,…
Aug 5, 2026 · 31:47
Enjoy this rerun of a classic show from the past episodes of My Favorite Husband. Liz spends all the money that was supposed to be saved for Christmas. Originally aired on…
Jul 31, 2026 · 30:49
Archie talks Duffy into giving him a raise so he can get married. Then Archie’s supposed sweetheart pulls a double-cross. Originally aired on May 18, 1945. This is episode 171 of…
Jul 29, 2026 · 31:07
Jello again. This time, Jack Benny plays a high-powered editor of a newspaper that needs more help than the staff can provide. Episode 281 of The Jack Benny Show. The program…
Jul 28, 2026 · 30:51
Betty, Bud, and Kathy want to enter their dad into a Father of the Year contest, but they can’t figure out how to write about him in 25 words or less. Originally aired on…
Jul 18, 2026 · 30:56
A burlesque show across the street is stealing all of Duffy’s business. So, Archie writes a play entitled, Fish and Fantasy, for guest, John Garfield, to star in. Originally…
Jul 16, 2026 · 30:37
Jello again. In this episode we get to listen in on Jack, Mary, and Rochester as they drive back from San Francisco in the old Maxwell. But that is not all! We also get to see…
Jul 13, 2026 · 31:03
A tie is delivered to the Anderson’s home, but Kathy throws the wrapping away so no one knows who sent it. Originally aired on November 1, 1951. This is episode 95 of Father…
Jul 10, 2026 · 31:00
Once again, Archie is scheming himself into a pickle. Originally aired on April 20, 1945. This is episode 167 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Jul 8, 2026 · 32:34
Jello again. Jack and the gang talk about all the things they’ve done in San Francisco and then they go to Chinatown for some chop suey. Episode 279 of The Jack Benny Show. The…
Jul 7, 2026 · 30:16
The Andersons learn a valuable lesson about just how destructive gossip can be. Originally aired on October 18, 1951. This is episode 94 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter…
Jul 3, 2026 · 21:50
When Finnegan gets a letter saying that he inherited a diamond mine, everyone at Duffy’s becomes his best friend. Originally aired on April 6, 1945. This is episode 166 of…
Jul 1, 2026 · 31:06
Jello again. Jack and the gang banter about their New Year’s celebrations and talk about doing the next week’s show from San Francisco. Episode 278 of The Jack Benny Show. The…
Jun 30, 2026 · 31:36
Mother’s birthday is coming up and Father wants to surprise her with a very different gift. The only problem is that he can’t find a place to hide it. Originally aired on October…
Jun 19, 2026 · 30:44
Honest Dave promises Archie a laundry list of celebrities to entertain for free. Naturally, things do not go as planned. Originally aired on March 30, 1945. This is episode 165…
Jun 17, 2026 · 30:21
Jello again. Jack and the gang do a comedy sketch based on a classic children’s story. Episode 276 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on December 19, 1937.…
Jun 15, 2026 · 30:29
Father gets an incredible deal on a used billiard table, much to mother’s vexation. When he rips a hole in the felt, he’s got to figure out how to have it repaired without her…
Jun 12, 2026 · 30:57
The bank wants to kick Duffy’s Tavern out of the building because it is bringing the neighborhood down. So, Archie hires British actress, Dame May Whitty, to bring the tavern…
Jun 10, 2026 · 31:20
Jello again. Jack and the gang do a comedy sketch about a football team in an important game. Episode 274 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on December 5,…
Jun 9, 2026 · 30:50
When a dietary expert is scheduled to speak to a local club, Jim goes all out to try the healthy new diet. Originally aired on September 20, 1951. This is episode 91 of Father…
Jun 8, 2026 · 31:31
Archie is trying to throw a party for the Duffy’s wedding anniversary, but where is Duffy? Originally aired on March 16, 1945. This is episode 163 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a…
Jun 4, 2026 · 34:01
Jello again. Jack and the gang talk about Jack’s Thanksgiving feast, and Jack decides to sell his Maxwell. Episode 273 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on…
Jun 1, 2026 · 31:02
Originally aired on September 13, 1951. This is episode 90 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
May 29, 2026 · 31:22
Originally aired on February 23, 1945. This is episode 160 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
May 27, 2026 · 26:19
Episode 272 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on November 21, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
May 25, 2026 · 30:48
Originally aired on September 6, 1951. This is episode 89 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
May 22, 2026 · 31:07
Originally aired on February 2, 1945. This is episode 157 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
May 20, 2026 · 30:49
Episode 270 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on November 7, 1937. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
May 18, 2026 · 31:30
Originally aired on July 5, 1951. This is episode 88 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
May 16, 2026 · 31:06
Originally aired on January 19, 1945. This is episode 155 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
May 6, 2026 · 30:24
Jello again. Jack and the gang get invited to a Halloween Hoedown at Andy Divine’s farm. Episode 269 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on October 31, 1937.…
May 4, 2026 · 30:22
Betty decides to get married at the tender age of 17. Originally aired on June 28, 1951. This is episode 87 of Father Knows Best. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
May 1, 2026 · 23:03
There’s a huge push to get people to buy war bonds, so Archie writes a play for their guest, Boris Karloff, to star in. He is sure it will be an incredible motivator to get…
Apr 30, 2026 · 31:23
Jello again. Jack and the gang give us a dramatic medical emergency adaptation. Meanwhile, everyone is flabbergasted that Jack traded in his old car for a Maxwell. Episode 268 of…
Apr 27, 2026 · 31:32
The family tries to teach Mother how to drive a car so she can take injured veterans to a nearby town for a series of dances. Originally aired on June 21, 1951. This is episode…
Apr 24, 2026 · 31:15
When Sydney Greenstreet visits Duffy’s Tavern, Archie gets him to help con a con man. Originally aired on December 15, 1944. This is episode 150 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a…
Apr 21, 2026 · 30:32
Jello again. Jack and the gang are trying to get back in the swing of things after a 2-month summer vacation, but this time they get visits from three different people. Episode…
Apr 17, 2026 · 31:24
When all the men in Springfield find out that there are some incredible prizes for winning the races at the Father’s Day Picnic, they go all out to get physically fit. Originally…
Apr 11, 2026 · 30:37
Archie is at it again! This time he tries to get Duffy’s guest, Larry Adler, a great harmonica player, to join the musical act at Duffy’s. Originally aired on December 1, 1944.…
Apr 10, 2026 · 30:25
Jello again. Jack and the gang are back from vacation, but a visit from band leader, Abe Lyman, ruins everyone’s mood. Episode 265 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally…
Apr 8, 2026 · 32:15
Father tells the family that he has received a big promotion. When they learn that they’ll all have to move to New York City, however, well, some people get really unhappy,…
Mar 31, 2026 · 31:17
Archie tries to get Duffy’s guest, Harold Peary, AKA The Great Gildersleeve, to invest in a new floor show at Duffy’s. Instead of falling for Archie’s scheme, he falls for Miss…
Mar 27, 2026 · 30:20
Jello again. Jack and the gang say goodbye for the summer in this episode entitled “Last Show of the Season.” Episode 264 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on…
Mar 26, 2026 · 31:24
Mother is on cloud nine because she is convinced that Father has remembered some super-important romantic event. The only problem is that he has absolutely no clue as to what it…
Mar 21, 2026 · 30:17
Archie gets Duffy’s guest, Robert Benchley, to introduce the show’s new singer, Bob Graham. And what a speech he gives! Originally aired on November 10, 1944. This is episode 145…
Mar 18, 2026 · 31:05
Jello again. This time, everyone goes to Paramount studios to see Jack make his movie. Episode 263 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on June 20, 1937.…
Mar 17, 2026 · 31:33
Mr. Gribble invited the whole family to his box at the tennis match. So, Father is busy trying to motivate his family to get ready quickly so they will not be late. Originally…
Mar 15, 2026 · 30:57
Archie tries to win the heart of the beautiful movie star, Gene Tierney. Originally aired on Sptember 22, 1944. This is episode 138 of Duffy's Tavern. Become a supporter of this…
Mar 14, 2026 · 30:24
Jello again. Jack and the gang take a trip to the Paramount studios to see Mary make her movie. Episode 262 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on on June 13,…
Mar 10, 2026 · 30:52
Father is tired of everyone bringing junk home and claiming they got a magnificent bargain. So, he tries to beat them at their own game. Originally aired on May 10, 1951. This is…
Mar 7, 2026 · 30:34
Crooner, Rudy Vallée, has begun a new radio show and Archie thinks that Vallée could broadcast from Duffy’s, thereby giving the tavern a boost. Originally aired on Sptember 15,…
Mar 4, 2026 · 31:21
Jello again. Jack lost the diamond wristwatch that Phil Harris gave him for Christmas. Unfortunately, Jack finds out there is more to the story of this expensive gift than anyone…
Mar 2, 2026 · 31:53
Spring cleaning is in full swing at the Anderson’s. It all gets pushed aside when Jim finds out an important potential client is supposed to show up for a meeting Originally…
Feb 27, 2026 · 30:05
When Duffy won’t give Archie a raise, Archie thinks he can get a job on Ransom Sherman’s new radio show, Nitwit Court. Originally aired on June 27, 1944. This is episode 136 of…
Feb 26, 2026 · 31:58
Jello again. Aside from a bunch of pills, Jack is fully recovered from his bout of influenza. So, he and the gang put on a radio mystery. Episode 260 of The Jack Benny Show. The…
Feb 23, 2026 · 32:59
Baseball season has begun and spring fever is in full swing. What could ruin the wonderful news that Bud won tickets to a doubleheader? Nothing but Aunt Martha. Originally aired…
Feb 20, 2026 · 32:32
The Annual Boat Ride and Beef Steak of the Men’s Auxiliary of the Friendly Sons of Mother Machree is supposed to happen next week and Duffy needs entertainment. Archie thinks he…
Feb 19, 2026 · 32:29
Jello again. Jack is home in bed with the flu and Mary is taking care of him. So, what’s the rest of the gang to do? Well, keep calm and carry on! Episode 259 of The Jack Benny…
Feb 18, 2026 · 33:21
Jim and Margaret’s wedding anniversary is coming up. What could go wrong when a surprise party is planned? With the Andersons? Plenty!!! Originally aired on April 19, 1951. This…
Feb 13, 2026 · 31:48
This week, Archie comes up with a publicity stunt to get Duffy’s Tavern in the newspapers. He is going to award their guest, Paul Lukas, the Duffy Academy Award. That is, he will…
Feb 11, 2026 · 30:55
Jello again. Due to popular demand, Jack and the gang remake of one of their previous sketches from April 12, 1936. It is a spoof of a play by Eugene O'Neill. Episode 258 of The…
Feb 11, 2026 · 33:16
Jim has an opportunity to land a huge insurance contract, but he needs to be able to meet the potential client. Meanwhile, Kathy is fixated on being a carrot! Originally aired on…
Feb 6, 2026 · 22:02
As always, Archie is going to try to get something out of their guest. This time, their guest is famous Hollywood restaurateur, Prince Michael Romanoff, who owned Romanoff's…
Feb 4, 2026 · 32:15
Jello again. It’s Mother’s Day (not now, but it was in 1937 when the show aired) and the gang wants to encourage kids to obey their mothers and go to school. So, they do a…
Feb 3, 2026 · 32:35
Father tries to lay down the law when it comes to his kids borrowing things from and loaning things to all their friends. Originally aired on April 5, 1951. This is episode 76 of…
Feb 1, 2026 · 32:22
Once again Archie is scheming to use Duffy’s guest. This time it is actor and fashion plate, Adolphe Menjou. Archie is going to coerce Menjou into giving a lecture to a…
Jan 29, 2026 · 31:48
Jello again. It’s the fifth anniversary of Jack Benny’s debut on radio. So, Mary writes a poem, Phil offers a truce, and the gang throws a Buck Benny party. Episode 256 of The…
Jan 27, 2026 · 34:57
Jim’s boss and his boss’s boss both show up for Sunday dinner – on April Fool’s day! Originally aired on March 29, 1951. This is episode 75 of Father Knows Best. Become a…
Jan 27, 2026 · 34:21
Rerun of 3rd podcast episode. The Riley Family needs a place to live. Husband and father, Chester A. Riley, comes up with a plan to solve their problem. Originally aired on…
Jan 21, 2026 · 39:26
Rerun of 2nd podcast episode. Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Constance Bennett. Originally aired on September 27, 1938. This is episode 1 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob…
Jan 20, 2026 · 36:22
Rerun of 1st podcast episode. George pretends to be sick to keep an eye on the handsome artist who is spending all day at the house, painting Liz's portrait. Originally aired on…
Jan 19, 2026 · 32:18
Duffy’s guest, Dennis Day, is about to go into the Navy, so Archie wants to find a couple of girls who will join them for an evening on the town. Originally aired on May 2, 1944.…
Jan 15, 2026 · 31:43
Jello again. In spite of the lovely spring weather, a gloom of bickering breaks out between Jack and the gang. Episode 255 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally aired on…
Jan 13, 2026 · 32:28
When three days of rain are too much for the Anderson’s leaky roof, some unexpected visitors help them appreciate all they have. Originally aired on March 22, 1951. This is…
Jan 10, 2026 · 32:45
You’ll never believe this, but Archie’s got a new scheme. This one involves using Bob Crosby and Dolores Hope to get Bing Crosby and Bob Hope to do a radio program sponsored by…
Jan 9, 2026 · 31:55
Jello again. Jack and the gang try on their British accents for their play about Lady Milicent and all her husbands. Episode 254 of The Jack Benny Show. The program originally…
Jan 9, 2026 · 32:29
Father lectures the kids about the evils of procrastination but then is faced with how he put off fixing the roof, cleaning his desk, and filing his income taxes. Originally…
Jan 3, 2026 · 29:45
Happy New Year!!! This is a special presentation of Casey, Crime Photographer entitled "Hot New Year’s Party." It originally aired on January 1, 1948. Become a supporter of this…
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