Duffy's Tavern

Classic Radio Shows

Duffy's Tavern is an American radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks (CBS, 1941–42; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–44; and NBC, 1944–51), concluding with the December 28, 1951, broadcast. The program often featured celebrity guest stars but always hooked them around the misadventures of Archie, the tavern's manager, portrayed by Ed Gardner. Archie was prone to involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and romantic missteps, and constantly communicated with malaprops and mixed metaphors. Gardner had performed the character of Archie, talking about Duffy's Tavern, as early as November 9, 1939, when he appeared on NBC's Good News of 1940 Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio #DuffysTavern  #OldTimeRadio  #ClassicRadio  #GoldenAgeOfRadio  #RadioComedy  #VintageEntertainment  #ClassicComedy  #RadioHistory  #OTR  #NostalgicListening  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Duffy's Tavern 1943-03-23 #083 (AFRS) Susan Hayward & Frank Buck

    2022-01-23

    Duffy's Tavern 1943-03-23 #083 (AFRS) Susan Hayward & Frank Buck

    Duffy's Tavern is an American radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks (CBS, 1941–42; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–44; and NBC, 1944–51), concluding with the December 28, 1951, broadcast. The program often featured celebrity guest stars but always hooked them around the misadventures of Archie, the tavern's manager, portrayed by Ed Gardner. Archie was prone to involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and romantic missteps, and constantly communicated with malaprops and mixed metaphors. Gardner had performed the character of Archie, talking about Duffy's Tavern, as early as November 9, 1939, when he appeared on NBC's Good News of 1940 Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio #DuffysTavern #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #RadioComedy #VintageEntertainment #ClassicComedy #RadioHistory #OTR #NostalgicListening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  2. Duffy's Tavern (AFRS) Genius Of The Week (Song - My Blue Heaven)

    2022-01-23

    Duffy's Tavern (AFRS) Genius Of The Week (Song - My Blue Heaven)

    Duffy's Tavern is an American radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks (CBS, 1941–42; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–44; and NBC, 1944–51), concluding with the December 28, 1951, broadcast. The program often featured celebrity guest stars but always hooked them around the misadventures of Archie, the tavern's manager, portrayed by Ed Gardner. Archie was prone to involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and romantic missteps, and constantly communicated with malaprops and mixed metaphors. Gardner had performed the character of Archie, talking about Duffy's Tavern, as early as November 9, 1939, when he appeared on NBC's Good News of 1940 Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio #DuffysTavern #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #RadioComedy #VintageEntertainment #ClassicComedy #RadioHistory #OTR #NostalgicListening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  3. Duffy's Tavern 1943-10-19 #100 Peter Lorre (Missing Salami Sand. Case)

    2022-01-23

    Duffy's Tavern 1943-10-19 #100 Peter Lorre (Missing Salami Sand. Case)

    Duffy's Tavern is an American radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks (CBS, 1941–42; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–44; and NBC, 1944–51), concluding with the December 28, 1951, broadcast. The program often featured celebrity guest stars but always hooked them around the misadventures of Archie, the tavern's manager, portrayed by Ed Gardner. Archie was prone to involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and romantic missteps, and constantly communicated with malaprops and mixed metaphors. Gardner had performed the character of Archie, talking about Duffy's Tavern, as early as November 9, 1939, when he appeared on NBC's Good News of 1940 Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio #DuffysTavern #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #RadioComedy #VintageEntertainment #ClassicComedy #RadioHistory #OTR #NostalgicListening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  4. Duffy's Tavern 1943-10-26 #101 (AFRS) Ida Lupino (Archie's Life Story) (Brief Snd Issues)

    2022-01-23

    Duffy's Tavern 1943-10-26 #101 (AFRS) Ida Lupino (Archie's Life Story) (Brief Snd Issues)

    Duffy's Tavern is an American radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks (CBS, 1941–42; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–44; and NBC, 1944–51), concluding with the December 28, 1951, broadcast. The program often featured celebrity guest stars but always hooked them around the misadventures of Archie, the tavern's manager, portrayed by Ed Gardner. Archie was prone to involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and romantic missteps, and constantly communicated with malaprops and mixed metaphors. Gardner had performed the character of Archie, talking about Duffy's Tavern, as early as November 9, 1939, when he appeared on NBC's Good News of 1940 Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio #DuffysTavern #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #RadioComedy #VintageEntertainment #ClassicComedy #RadioHistory #OTR #NostalgicListening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  5. Duffy's Tavern 1943-11-02 #102 Charles Coburn (Vers 1 The Poker Game) (Vers 2 #322 The Boys Play Poker)

    2022-01-23

    Duffy's Tavern 1943-11-02 #102 Charles Coburn (Vers 1 The Poker Game) (Vers 2 #322 The Boys Play Poker)

    Duffy's Tavern is an American radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks (CBS, 1941–42; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–44; and NBC, 1944–51), concluding with the December 28, 1951, broadcast. The program often featured celebrity guest stars but always hooked them around the misadventures of Archie, the tavern's manager, portrayed by Ed Gardner. Archie was prone to involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and romantic missteps, and constantly communicated with malaprops and mixed metaphors. Gardner had performed the character of Archie, talking about Duffy's Tavern, as early as November 9, 1939, when he appeared on NBC's Good News of 1940 Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio #DuffysTavern #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #RadioComedy #VintageEntertainment #ClassicComedy #RadioHistory #OTR #NostalgicListening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  6. Duffy's Tavern 1943-11-09 #000 (AFRS) Lucille Ball asks “Who’s Archie” (aka 1943-09-12 Lucille Ball)

    2022-01-23

    Duffy's Tavern 1943-11-09 #000 (AFRS) Lucille Ball asks “Who’s Archie” (aka 1943-09-12 Lucille Ball)

    Duffy's Tavern is an American radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks (CBS, 1941–42; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–44; and NBC, 1944–51), concluding with the December 28, 1951, broadcast. The program often featured celebrity guest stars but always hooked them around the misadventures of Archie, the tavern's manager, portrayed by Ed Gardner. Archie was prone to involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and romantic missteps, and constantly communicated with malaprops and mixed metaphors. Gardner had performed the character of Archie, talking about Duffy's Tavern, as early as November 9, 1939, when he appeared on NBC's Good News of 1940 Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio #DuffysTavern #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #RadioComedy #VintageEntertainment #ClassicComedy #RadioHistory #OTR #NostalgicListening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    25 min
  7. Duffy's Tavern 1943-12-07 #107 Bing Crosby Visits (aka May Buy half Interest in Bar) (aka 1942-12-07 #068 Bing Crosby)

    2022-01-23

    Duffy's Tavern 1943-12-07 #107 Bing Crosby Visits (aka May Buy half Interest in Bar) (aka 1942-12-07 #068 Bing Crosby)

    Duffy's Tavern is an American radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks (CBS, 1941–42; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–44; and NBC, 1944–51), concluding with the December 28, 1951, broadcast. The program often featured celebrity guest stars but always hooked them around the misadventures of Archie, the tavern's manager, portrayed by Ed Gardner. Archie was prone to involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and romantic missteps, and constantly communicated with malaprops and mixed metaphors. Gardner had performed the character of Archie, talking about Duffy's Tavern, as early as November 9, 1939, when he appeared on NBC's Good News of 1940 Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio #DuffysTavern #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #RadioComedy #VintageEntertainment #ClassicComedy #RadioHistory #OTR #NostalgicListening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  8. Duffy's Tavern 1943-12-14 #108 (AFRS) Joan Davis & Newlywed Dinah Shore (Archie's Song)

    2022-01-23

    Duffy's Tavern 1943-12-14 #108 (AFRS) Joan Davis & Newlywed Dinah Shore (Archie's Song)

    Duffy's Tavern is an American radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks (CBS, 1941–42; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–44; and NBC, 1944–51), concluding with the December 28, 1951, broadcast. The program often featured celebrity guest stars but always hooked them around the misadventures of Archie, the tavern's manager, portrayed by Ed Gardner. Archie was prone to involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and romantic missteps, and constantly communicated with malaprops and mixed metaphors. Gardner had performed the character of Archie, talking about Duffy's Tavern, as early as November 9, 1939, when he appeared on NBC's Good News of 1940 Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio #DuffysTavern #OldTimeRadio #ClassicRadio #GoldenAgeOfRadio #RadioComedy #VintageEntertainment #ClassicComedy #RadioHistory #OTR #NostalgicListening Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
See All (45)

About

Duffy's Tavern is an American radio situation comedy that ran for a decade on several networks (CBS, 1941–42; NBC-Blue Network, 1942–44; and NBC, 1944–51), concluding with the December 28, 1951, broadcast. The program often featured celebrity guest stars but always hooked them around the misadventures of Archie, the tavern's manager, portrayed by Ed Gardner. Archie was prone to involvement in get-rich-quick schemes and romantic missteps, and constantly communicated with malaprops and mixed metaphors. Gardner had performed the character of Archie, talking about Duffy's Tavern, as early as November 9, 1939, when he appeared on NBC's Good News of 1940 Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio Listen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/ Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio #DuffysTavern  #OldTimeRadio  #ClassicRadio  #GoldenAgeOfRadio  #RadioComedy  #VintageEntertainment  #ClassicComedy  #RadioHistory  #OTR  #NostalgicListening  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Classic Radio Shows
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Duffy's Tavern
  • Show Website
    Duffy's Tavern