Shows
The Old Radio CompanionTHE TELL TALE HEART & LIFE WITH LUIGI"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2025-10-2651 min
The Old Radio CompanionWINE OR BATHROOM CLEANER & DUFFY'S TAVERN"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2025-08-2450 min
The Old Radio CompanionTHE MUSIC MAKERS & BING CROSBY"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"Jay talks about those Giants of Big band music and some interesting facts about these men who made the music we loved on old radio. Jay also talks about the connection they had with Old time radio comedy shows. Our radio show today comes from The Bing Crosby show from the Kraft Music Hall. It features the great Dorsey Brothers! It originally aired July 6th 1944. ENJOY THE SHOW!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF T...
2025-08-181h 12
The Old Radio CompanionThe states of our Union & Red Skelton & My LIttle Margie"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!...
2025-06-301h 18
The Old Radio CompanionThe Teddy Bear & Burns & Allen & Phil Harris & Alice Faye"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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 f...
2024-12-231h 36
The Old Radio CompanionFirecrackers, Mailboxes and a Lesson Learned & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the show
2024-06-151h 22
The Old Radio CompanionA tribute to Bill Thompson & Fibber McGee & Molly"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2024-01-281h 00
The Old Radio CompanionOOO LA LA & Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2023-08-2647 min
The Old Radio CompanionJay Lewis... apology for last show posted.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!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2023-07-2400 min
The Old Radio CompanionSam Shade & Fred Allen"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2023-05-191h 25
The Old Radio CompanionThe Mother's Day Show & The Life of Riley"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2023-05-1240 min
The Old Radio CompanionJay is Back & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2023-05-051h 09
The Old Radio CompanionFunny Text Messages & Fred Allen"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2022-09-161h 19
The Old Radio CompanionGo Fly A Kite & Fibber McGee & Molly"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!!Support the showTHIS IS JA...
2022-09-0250 min
The Old Radio CompanionHook, Line, & Sinker & The Bickersons"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2022-08-1937 min
The Old Radio CompanionCinco de Mayo & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY...
2022-05-1336 minThe Old Radio CompanionJay is Sick & Jack Benny & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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 seco...
2022-04-231h 02
The Old Radio CompanionCrazy Things People Do For Love & My Favorite Husband"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2022-02-1152 min
The Old Radio CompanionThe New Years Eve Show & Fibber McGee & Molly & Milton Berle"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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 S...
2021-12-311h 11The Old Radio CompanionThe Christmas Eve Show & The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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...
2021-12-241h 15The Old Radio CompanionLarry Wilkens Returns & Red Skelton"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-12-1750 minThe Old Radio CompanionThanksgiving Disasters & Abbott & Costello & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!S...
2021-11-261h 17The Old Radio CompanionPilgrim Facts & George Burns & Gracie Allen"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-11-1942 min
The Old Radio CompanionAll About Turkeys & Jimmy Durante"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-11-1243 min
The Old Radio CompanionBizarre Thanksgiving Recipes & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-11-0545 min
The Old Radio CompanionHalloween Around the World & Father Knows Best & The Aldrich Family"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-10-291h 07
The Old Radio CompanionTrick or Treating & The Life with Luigi"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-10-2237 min
The Old Radio CompanionThe Ghost Family & Fred Allen"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-10-1534 min
The Old Radio CompanionJack O Lanterns & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-10-0838 min
The Old Radio CompanionGhost Stories & My Friend Irma"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-10-0140 minThe Old Radio CompanionFootball & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-09-2437 minThe Old Radio CompanionMan's Best Friend & Abbott & Costello"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-09-1742 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Fall Equinox & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-09-1039 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Mismatched Thermos & Baby Snooks"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-09-0347 minThe Old Radio CompanionH2O & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-08-2742 minThe Old Radio CompanionFreaky Festivals & Fairs & Fibber McGee & Molly"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-08-2049 minThe Old Radio CompanionCars & Phil Harris & Alice Faye"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-08-1343 minThe Old Radio CompanionOverweight Veggies & Our Miss Brooks"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-08-0637 minThe Old Radio CompanionBaseball & My Favorite Husband"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-07-3033 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Picnic & The Aldrich Family"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-07-2340 minThe Old Radio CompanionPies & The Life of Riley"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-07-1641 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Beach & Bob Hope"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-07-0943 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe 4th of July Show & Life with Luigi"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY L...
2021-07-021h 08The Old Radio CompanionThe Things We Barbecue & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-06-2541 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Fathers Day Show & Father Knows Best"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS J...
2021-06-181h 04The Old Radio CompanionThe Movie Theater & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-06-1139 minThe Old Radio CompanionStrange Happy Campers & George Burns & Gracie Allen"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked 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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-06-0443 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Oldest People in the World & My Little Margie"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-05-2134 minThe Old Radio CompanionStrange Foods Around the World & Abbott & Costello"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-05-1546 minThe Old Radio CompanionMothers Day & Our Miss Brooks"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-05-0745 minThe Old Radio CompanionRATS & My Friend Irma"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-04-3045 minThe Old Radio CompanionFabulous Flushes & Edgar Bergan & Charlie McCarthy"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-04-2343 minThe Old Radio CompanionDumb Criminals & Life with Luigi"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-04-1642 minThe Old Radio CompanionAll About Chocolate & You Bet Your Life"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked 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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-04-0940 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Raccoons Who Stole Easter & Fibber McGee & Molly"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-04-0240 minThe Old Radio CompanionEBU & Red Skelton"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!" Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-03-2650 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Spring Equinox & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-03-1944 minThe Old Radio CompanionSt. Patricks Day & Fred Allen"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-03-121h 06The Old Radio CompanionThe Boob Tube & Abbott & Costello"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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! Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-03-0540 minThe Old Radio CompanionCluck Cluck & Cockadoodledoo & Jack Benny Too!"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-02-2642 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe iLAW Watch & George Burns & Gracie Allen"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-02-1937 minThe Old Radio CompanionFamous Couples & The Life of Riley"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-02-1245 minThe Old Radio CompanionAll About Valentines Day & Phil Harris & Alice Faye"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" 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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR...
2021-02-0539 minThe Old Radio CompanionWeird Jobs & Duffy's Tavern"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-01-2949 minThe Old Radio CompanionBumper Stickers & My Favorite Husband"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-01-2240 minThe Old Radio CompanionFlake Facts & Fibber McGee & Molly"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-01-1541 minThe Old Radio CompanionNew Year Celebrations Around the World & Our Miss Brooks"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-01-0841 minThe Old Radio CompanionTime Capsules & Edgar Bergan & Charlie McCarthy"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2021-01-0145 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Candy Cane with The Great Gildersleeve & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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 Ja...
2020-12-251h 11The Old Radio CompanionChristmas Trees & Red Skelton"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-12-1842 minThe Old Radio CompanionAll About Santa & Jimmy Durante"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-12-1140 minThe Old Radio CompanionChristmas Traditions Around the World & Bob Hope"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-12-0443 minThe Old Radio CompanionBroiled Pies & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-11-2739 minThe Old Radio CompanionWeird Thanksgiving Recipes & George Burns & Gracie Allen"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-11-2042 minThe Old Radio CompanionThanksgiving facts & Our Miss Brooks"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked 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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-11-1341 minThe Old Radio CompanionSchwartz the Turkey & Fibber Mcgee & Molly"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-11-0635 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Ouiji Board Party & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-10-3040 minThe Old Radio CompanionSuperstitions Around the World & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-10-2341 minThe Old Radio CompanionChewbacca with a Jacket & The Life of Riley"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-10-1642 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Most Haunted Places in America & Father Knows Best"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-10-0940 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Woman Upstairs & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!! Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-10-0237 minThe Old Radio Companion1950's Sound Effects & Phil Harris & Alice Faye"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-09-2538 minThe Old Radio CompanionStrange Amigos & My Friend Irma"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked 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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-09-1841 minThe Old Radio CompanionUnusual School Mascots & Baby Snooks"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-09-1139 minThe Old Radio CompanionSoda Pop Missiles & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-09-0439 minThe Old Radio CompanionWeird Vacation Destinations & Jack Benny"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-08-2839 minThe Old Radio CompanionBarbeque & Fibber McGee & Molly"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-08-2139 minThe Old Radio CompanionCamping & My LIttle Margie"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-08-1439 minThe Old Radio CompanionCamping in the 1950's & Red Skelton"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-08-0737 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe Dog in the Tree & Baby Snooks"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-07-3137 minThe Old Radio CompanionMr. Rooster & The Charlie McCarthy Show"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-07-2432 minThe Old Radio Companion1940's Baseball and Abbott & Costello"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-07-1938 minThe Old Radio Companion1940's Slang & Duffy's Tavern"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-07-1038 minThe Old Radio CompanionThe 4th Of July & Life with Luigi"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!! Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-07-0340 minThe Old Radio CompanionOperation Yellow Jacket Extermination and the Fred Allen Show"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-06-2635 minThe Old Radio CompanionFather's Day Show and Father Knows Best"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-06-1937 minThe Old Radio CompanionDog Parks & The Phil Harris & the Alice Faye show"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-06-0535 minThe Old Radio CompanionThings we did as kids and survived and FIBBER MCGEE & MOLLY"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-05-2937 minThe Old Radio CompanionJay falls off a table and OUR MISS BROOKS"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
2020-05-2235 minThe Old Radio CompanionMother's Day & The Great Gildersleeve"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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. Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!
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