The Aldrich Family - Free OTR Shows - Old Time Radio




The Aldrich Family was a popular old time radio teenage situation comedy from 1939 through 1953.

In 1941 the program carried a 33.4 Crossley which placed it solidly in the top ten alongside Jack Benny and Bob Hope. First heard as a summer replacement for Jack Benny, it began on Sunday, July 2, 1939 on NBC, where it ran until October 1, 1939.

The program was then given its own time slot, Tuesday nights at 8:00 p.m., where it was sponsored by Jell-O. It ran in this slot from October 10, 1939 until May 28, 1940. It then moved to Thursdays, from July 4, 1940 until July 20, 1944.

In 1944, after a brief hiatus, it moved to CBS, where it ran on Fridays from September 1, 1944 until August 30, 1946 with sponsors Grape Nuts and Jell-O.

The final move was back to NBC for two runs: from September 05, 1946 to June 28, 1951 on Thursdays and then its final run of September 21, 1952 to April 19, 1953 on Sundays.

Ezra Stone originated the role on stage and was even heard playing the role in several appearances on both Rudy Vallee and Kate Smith's programs. Ezra originated the role on radio until he left for service in the Army and then the role fell to Norman Tokar (1942-1943), Dickie Jones (1943-1944), and Raymond Ives (from mid 1945 until November 1945).
To listen to any of the 50 episodes of The Aldrich Family click on the any of the links below.


1939-10-10 Henry's Engagement
1939-10-17 Girl Trouble
1940-02-20 Henry Wants To Raise Pigeons
1940-02-27 Henry Starts To Raise Carrier Pigeons
1940-09-05 Generous Gentleman Movie
1940-09-12 Henry Loses Gift Watch From Aunt
1940-10-31 Halloween
1941-01-26 Pen Pal
1941-10-23 Letter
1942-01-22 Girlfriend
1942-01-29 Henry's Secret Admirer
1942-06-18 Selling Christmas Cards
1943-02-11 Valentines Day Party
1943-02-25 Homers Love Note Goes To Henrys
1943-03-11 Legal Trouble
1943-04-01 War Bonds
1944-01-27 Movie Star
1944-04-13 Close That Door
1944-05-11 Baby Sitting Or Movies
1948-05-13 Helen Forbes
1948-06-24 Painting Garage
1948-10-14 The Great Weiner Roast
1948-10-21 Baby Sitting
1948-10-28 Lead Role
1948-11-18 Hardware Store Grab Bag
1948-12-16 Homer's Party
1948-12-23 Christmas
1949-03-03 Planning a Trip to DC
1949-04-14 Henry The Shortstop
1949-05-05 Homer Accidentally Engaged To Agnes
1949-12-09 Grouse For Dinner
1950-09-14 Contest To Win Money For Motor Scooter
1951-06-28 Everyone Expects A Surprise Party
1952-02-21 Debate Team
1952-09-11 Paid In Corn
1952-09-28 Man Or Mouse
1952-10-05 Haircut
1952-10-12 Birthday Present
1952-10-19 Camping Trip
1952-10-26 Parents Day
1952-11-02 The Overdue Library Book
1952-11-23 Last Turkey, The
1952-12-14 Roadside Stand, The
1952-12-21 Christmas Eve With The Family
1953-03-15 Latin Exam
1953-04-26 Bicycle
19-------- Henry Goes Ice Skating
19-------- The Letter
19xx-xx-xx Hinting for Christmas Present
19xx-xx-xx Physical Development
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