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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 show2024-06-151h 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 CompanionAll About Babies & Alice Faye & Phil Harris"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!!!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2022-01-1442 min
The Old Radio CompanionMurphy's law & Our Miss Brooks"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2022-01-0752 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 min
The Old Radio CompanionChristmas Sound FX & Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE...2021-12-1038 min
The Old Radio CompanionChristmas Toys of the 1940's & Bing Crosby"This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!"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!Support the showTHIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!2021-12-0348 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 08