The Old Radio Companion

A comedy show dedicated to Old Time Radio. Hosted by Jay Lewis. The podcast gives us funny stories and funny subjects connected to old time radio shows. The radio shows are primarily comedies ranging from Jack Benny to Our Miss Brooks and The Great Gildersleeve.

The Old Radio Companion is a comedy podcast hosted by Jay Lewis, with 229 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jay Lewis hosts The Old Radio Companion, a comedy show with 229 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  THE JOLLY ROGER & JACK BENNY

  Aug 17, 202658 minS7

  "This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about the legend behind the Jolly Roger pirate flag. How did this very familiar symbol of the skull and crossbones come about? What is the truth behind this very famous pirate flag. Listen to find out! The radio show comes from the Jack Benny Radio Show. It's titled, "The Purple Pirate." It originally aired October 17th 1954. SET SAIL YE MATIES and ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

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  Episode #10

  THE SUMMER OF HOPE & BOB HOPE

  Jul 12, 202653 minS7

  "This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay talks about the summer of 1945 called the summer of hope. Learn all about this last summer of the war and what that summer was like. It was the summer that gave Americans hope. The radio show comes from the Bob Hope radio show. This show originally aired May 8th 1945 and features the Andrew Sisters. ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

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  Episode #9

  THE SUMMERS OF WAR & THE GREAT GILDERSLEEVE

  Jul 5, 202655 minS7

  "This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay continues his summer series, THE GREAT AMERICAN SUMMERS. Learn all about these significant and life changing summers of America. These are the Summers of War. The summers of 1942-1944 were life changing and summers that would change America forever. The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve. The show is titled, " War Bond Drive." It originally aired Sept 12th 1943. ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

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  Episode #8

  THE LAST OF THE INNOCENT SUMMERS & FIBBER MCGEE & MOLLY

  Jun 27, 202646 minS7

  "This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Jay starts his summer series by talking about the last of the innocent summers which was the summer of 1941. This was the summer before America entered World War 2. Learn all about this important time period in American history. The radio show comes from The Fibber McGee and Molly Show. It's titled, " Packing for Vacation." It originally aired June 23rd 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

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  The Old Radio Companion

  JAY IS MOVING & A SHOW FROM THE PAST!

  Jun 18, 20261h 1m

  "This is Jay Lewis.. Tell us how you liked the show!" Hey! Jay is relocating so enjoy a show from the past! This great show is from Season 4 Episode 2 entitled, " THE SKY IS FALLING!" Please look for a new show soon! Thank you for all your support and ENJOY THE SHOW! Support the show THIS IS JAY LEWIS.... OFF THE AIR!

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