Blondie | Classic Family Radio Comedy

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Meet Blondie and Dagwood Bumstead in Blondie, the radio situation comedy adapted from Chic Young’s comic strip, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.   Arthur Lake plays Dagwood in the series, whose original radio run spanned 1939–1950. Domestic mishaps, family misunderstandings and Dagwood’s working life provide the setting for its comedy.   This collection contains 39 archive recordings, including a Robert Benchley promo and a related Abbott and Costello guest appearance. Descriptions identify source-file dates where supplied, leave unknown dates unconfirmed, and retain archive notes about AFRS versions and an incomplete recording.   Choose a recording, follow Blondie, and discover more classic family comedy radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

  1. 2d ago

    Dagwood Buys a New Suit | Blondie - A Fashion Show Shopping Comedy

    Dagwood needs a new suit. Blondie has a fashion show in mind. An ordinary shopping trip is about to become a Bumstead production. Dagwood Buys a New Suit brings Chic Young’s comic-strip family into a classic radio comedy about clothes, appearances and shopping together. With a fashion show approaching, Blondie and Dagwood set out to find him something suitable to wear. Arthur Lake’s Dagwood takes centre stage as the search moves between clothing shops. Listen for the familiar domestic exchanges that made the Bumsteads work in sound as well as on the comic page. This stand-alone episode is an easy starting point for listeners who enjoy vintage situation comedy, family humour and the everyday complications of Blondie and Dagwood’s world. Episode: Dagwood Buys a New Suit Series: Blondie Based on: Chic Young’s comic strip Featured performer: Arthur Lake as Dagwood Bumstead Archive episode: 18 Source-file date: 30 October 1939 Presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Follow Blondie for more shopping mishaps, family misunderstandings and classic old time radio comedy. Heritage Radio Vault — More Classic Radio Comedy   Enjoying Blondie? Follow this collection and return to another preserved recording from the Bumsteads’ radio world.   Listen next   Abroad with the Lockharts Explore another classic family comedy collection.   A Date with Judy Continue with more vintage radio comedy.   A Day in the Life of Dennis Day Discover another comic radio series.   Archie Andrews Explore more family and teenage radio comedy.   Find your next programme Explore Heritage Radio Vault for comedy, adventure, mystery, science fiction and drama.   Follow the shows you enjoy and share a favourite recording with another classic radio listener.

  2. Oct 18

    Blondie & Dagwood – Abbott and Costello Guest Appearance | Radio Comedy

    Abbott and Costello with Blondie and Dagwood   Listen to this preserved radio recording from the Blondie collection, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.   This archive recording features Blondie and Dagwood in an Abbott and Costello guest appearance. It is retained as a related radio feature.   Source-file date label: 1944-03-02. This archive label is not treated as independent proof of an original transmission. Programme listings differ on its date.   Follow Blondie and discover more classic family comedy radio in Heritage Radio Vault. Heritage Radio Vault — More Classic Radio Comedy   Enjoying Blondie? Follow this collection and return to another preserved recording from the Bumsteads’ radio world.   Listen next   Abroad with the Lockharts Explore another classic family comedy collection.   A Date with Judy Continue with more vintage radio comedy.   A Day in the Life of Dennis Day Discover another comic radio series.   Archie Andrews Explore more family and teenage radio comedy.   Find your next programme Explore Heritage Radio Vault for comedy, adventure, mystery, science fiction and drama.   Follow the shows you enjoy and share a favourite recording with another classic radio listener.

  3. Oct 18

    Blondie – Alexander the Actor | Family Radio Comedy

    Alexander the Actor   Listen to this preserved radio recording from the Blondie collection, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.   Blondie brings the Bumstead family from Chic Young’s comic strip into radio situation comedy, with Arthur Lake as Dagwood.   Source-file date label: 1950-02-16. This archive label is not treated as independent proof of an original transmission.   Follow Blondie and discover more classic family comedy radio in Heritage Radio Vault. Heritage Radio Vault — More Classic Radio Comedy   Enjoying Blondie? Follow this collection and return to another preserved recording from the Bumsteads’ radio world.   Listen next   Abroad with the Lockharts Explore another classic family comedy collection.   A Date with Judy Continue with more vintage radio comedy.   A Day in the Life of Dennis Day Discover another comic radio series.   Archie Andrews Explore more family and teenage radio comedy.   Find your next programme Explore Heritage Radio Vault for comedy, adventure, mystery, science fiction and drama.   Follow the shows you enjoy and share a favourite recording with another classic radio listener.

  4. Oct 18

    Blondie – Alexander's Scandal Sheet | Family Radio Comedy

    Alexander's Scandal Sheet   Listen to this preserved radio recording from the Blondie collection, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.   Blondie brings the Bumstead family from Chic Young’s comic strip into radio situation comedy, with Arthur Lake as Dagwood.   Source-file date label: 1948-11-03. This archive label is not treated as independent proof of an original transmission.   Follow Blondie and discover more classic family comedy radio in Heritage Radio Vault. Heritage Radio Vault — More Classic Radio Comedy   Enjoying Blondie? Follow this collection and return to another preserved recording from the Bumsteads’ radio world.   Listen next   Abroad with the Lockharts Explore another classic family comedy collection.   A Date with Judy Continue with more vintage radio comedy.   A Day in the Life of Dennis Day Discover another comic radio series.   Archie Andrews Explore more family and teenage radio comedy.   Find your next programme Explore Heritage Radio Vault for comedy, adventure, mystery, science fiction and drama.   Follow the shows you enjoy and share a favourite recording with another classic radio listener.

  5. Oct 18

    Blondie – Alexander's Valentine's Day Dilemma | Family Radio Comedy

    Alexander's Valentine's Day Dilemma   Listen to this preserved radio recording from the Blondie collection, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.   Blondie brings the Bumstead family from Chic Young’s comic strip into radio situation comedy, with Arthur Lake as Dagwood.   Source-file date label: 1949-02-09. This archive label is not treated as independent proof of an original transmission.   Follow Blondie and discover more classic family comedy radio in Heritage Radio Vault. Heritage Radio Vault — More Classic Radio Comedy   Enjoying Blondie? Follow this collection and return to another preserved recording from the Bumsteads’ radio world.   Listen next   Abroad with the Lockharts Explore another classic family comedy collection.   A Date with Judy Continue with more vintage radio comedy.   A Day in the Life of Dennis Day Discover another comic radio series.   Archie Andrews Explore more family and teenage radio comedy.   Find your next programme Explore Heritage Radio Vault for comedy, adventure, mystery, science fiction and drama.   Follow the shows you enjoy and share a favourite recording with another classic radio listener.

  6. Oct 18

    Blondie – Anything Goes | Family Radio Comedy

    Anything Goes   Listen to this preserved radio recording from the Blondie collection, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.   Blondie brings the Bumstead family from Chic Young’s comic strip into radio situation comedy, with Arthur Lake as Dagwood.   Source-file date label: 1944-10-15. This archive label is not treated as independent proof of an original transmission. The source label identifies an AFRS version.   Follow Blondie and discover more classic family comedy radio in Heritage Radio Vault. Heritage Radio Vault — More Classic Radio Comedy   Enjoying Blondie? Follow this collection and return to another preserved recording from the Bumsteads’ radio world.   Listen next   Abroad with the Lockharts Explore another classic family comedy collection.   A Date with Judy Continue with more vintage radio comedy.   A Day in the Life of Dennis Day Discover another comic radio series.   Archie Andrews Explore more family and teenage radio comedy.   Find your next programme Explore Heritage Radio Vault for comedy, adventure, mystery, science fiction and drama.   Follow the shows you enjoy and share a favourite recording with another classic radio listener.

  7. Oct 18

    Blondie – April Fool's Day | Family Radio Comedy

    April Fool's Day   Listen to this preserved radio recording from the Blondie collection, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.   Blondie brings the Bumstead family from Chic Young’s comic strip into radio situation comedy, with Arthur Lake as Dagwood.   Source-file date label: 1940-04-01. This archive label is not treated as independent proof of an original transmission.   Follow Blondie and discover more classic family comedy radio in Heritage Radio Vault. Heritage Radio Vault — More Classic Radio Comedy   Enjoying Blondie? Follow this collection and return to another preserved recording from the Bumsteads’ radio world.   Listen next   Abroad with the Lockharts Explore another classic family comedy collection.   A Date with Judy Continue with more vintage radio comedy.   A Day in the Life of Dennis Day Discover another comic radio series.   Archie Andrews Explore more family and teenage radio comedy.   Find your next programme Explore Heritage Radio Vault for comedy, adventure, mystery, science fiction and drama.   Follow the shows you enjoy and share a favourite recording with another classic radio listener.

  8. Oct 18

    Blondie – Arab in Love with Blondie | Family Radio Comedy

    Arab in Love with Blondie   Listen to this preserved radio recording from the Blondie collection, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.   Blondie brings the Bumstead family from Chic Young’s comic strip into radio situation comedy, with Arthur Lake as Dagwood.   Source-file date label: 1950-01-06. This archive label is not treated as independent proof of an original transmission.   Follow Blondie and discover more classic family comedy radio in Heritage Radio Vault. Heritage Radio Vault — More Classic Radio Comedy   Enjoying Blondie? Follow this collection and return to another preserved recording from the Bumsteads’ radio world.   Listen next   Abroad with the Lockharts Explore another classic family comedy collection.   A Date with Judy Continue with more vintage radio comedy.   A Day in the Life of Dennis Day Discover another comic radio series.   Archie Andrews Explore more family and teenage radio comedy.   Find your next programme Explore Heritage Radio Vault for comedy, adventure, mystery, science fiction and drama.   Follow the shows you enjoy and share a favourite recording with another classic radio listener.

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Meet Blondie and Dagwood Bumstead in Blondie, the radio situation comedy adapted from Chic Young’s comic strip, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.   Arthur Lake plays Dagwood in the series, whose original radio run spanned 1939–1950. Domestic mishaps, family misunderstandings and Dagwood’s working life provide the setting for its comedy.   This collection contains 39 archive recordings, including a Robert Benchley promo and a related Abbott and Costello guest appearance. Descriptions identify source-file dates where supplied, leave unknown dates unconfirmed, and retain archive notes about AFRS versions and an incomplete recording.   Choose a recording, follow Blondie, and discover more classic family comedy radio in Heritage Radio Vault.

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