Duffy's Tavern


(5 stars; 6 reviews)

Welcome to Duffy's Tavern, where the elite meet to eat! This iconic radio comedy series features Archie, the malapropping barkeep, who navigates a world filled with colorful characters and hilarious situations. The show was a major hit with both listeners and critics, showcasing a remarkable cast of guest stars over its decade-long run.

Created by Ed Gardner and co-written with Abe Burrows, Duffy's Tavern first aired in the spring of 1941 as part of CBS's 'Forecast' series. Gardner's unique characterizations and comedic timing brought the tavern to life, making it a beloved staple of old-time radio. The show's influence can still be seen in modern television comedies like 'Cheers' and 'Archie Bunker's Place.'

Join us for a nostalgic journey back to the golden age of radio, where laughter and wit reigned supreme. Duffy's Tavern remains a timeless classic that continues to entertain audiences today.


This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.

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Chapters

First Forecast Audition Broadcast 29:56
Audition Show 29:28
Susan Hayward and Frank Buck 30:13
Clifton Fadiman Visits the Tavern 28:09
Salami Sandwich 28:59
Archie's Life Story 28:42
Guest: Lucille Ball 27:06
Bing Crosby May Buy a Half-Interest in the Bar 31:11
Leave Us Face It 30:53
Christmas Show with Monty Woolley 29:46
Fred Allen Hosts a Pig Roast 29:49
Guest Deems Taylor 28:49
Finnegan to Marry Billie Burke 28:10
Guest Deems Taylor 28:49
Archie Invests in an Oil Well 29:20
Tavern Into a Hotel 24:29
Archie's Taxes 28:47
Archie Writes a Play 28:02
Women in the Workforce 27:47
Hope and Crosby 27:17
Find a Girl for Dennis Day 29:35
Men's Fashion Lecture 30:11
Duffy's Tavern 30:18
Rudy Vallee's Show at the Tavern 29:53
Finnegan's Insurance Policy 31:33
A Party for Bob Graham 30:06
Another Christmas Program 28:06
Archie Quits 28:05
Frankenstein (Guest Boris Karloff) 29:49
Policeman's Ball 29:43
Guest - Sonny Tufts 28:09
Finnegan Inherits a Diamond Mine 48:51
Fish and Fantasy 30:15
Archie's Raise 30:24
Guest Charles Coburn 29:14
Eddie Quits 29:47
Archie Hires Madam Zooma 30:17
Is There a Santa Claus 29:17
Balancing the Books 29:44
Making a Movie - Guest Alan Ladd 28:53
Making a Movie 28:16
Archie Hires a Singer 28:55
Archie to Have His Tonsils Out 30:16
Archie the Gardener 28:36
Archie's Welcome Home Party 31:30
Fashion Show (Guest Esther Williams) 22:05
World Hunger 25:27
Pierre the Talking Dog 32:34
The Raffle 29:21
Archie Proposes to a Rich Girl 29:22
Miss Duffy's Coming Out Party 28:33
George Jessel and Rudy Vallee 29:32
Archie's Girlfriend Loves Jean Sablon 29:36
Archie Wants a Raise 29:55
Dream Girl 26:38
Miracle in Manhattan with Jeff Chandler 30:13
Archie is in Bad Spirits 28:55
Missing Christmas Cards with Dorothy Shaye 28:44
Archie Has Three Days to Live 29:08
Archie's Schoolmate Visits 21:42
Marlene Dietrich Visits 20:25
A Television Play (Guest Mickey Rooney) 21:55
Archie's Bank Account 22:02
Archie and Finnegan Double Date 22:30
No More IOUs at the Tavern 21:53
Guest Cass Daley 29:42
Miss Duffy to Marry 29:55
Someone's Getting Hitched 22:01
The Poker Game 31:13
Chester Morris, Whistling Sam 22:32
Archie's Opera 30:44
Archie Wants to Marry a Rich Woman 28:33
Tony Martin Visits the Tavern 23:23
Hedda Hopper Visits the Tavern 29:14
Father's Day 29:32
Archie Buys an Army Surplus Helicopter 29:02
Archie Buys a Radio Station 24:34
Renting a Room 22:27
Selling the Tavern 31:30
Getting Veronica Lake to Swoon 24:55
Archie Dates Joan Bennett 28:26
The Lady From the Draft Board 28:19
Literary Society 30:07
Archie Runs for Political Office 30:48
Arthur Treacher Leaves the Tavern 28:09
Diary of Peter Stuyvesant 28:42
Archie Writes an Opera 28:28
Duffy's Gets Cultured 28:40
A Block Party 28:25
The Singing Detective 28:48
Eddie Quits 30:50
Archie Wants to Be a Lion Tamer 28:09
Balancing the Books 29:46
It's Latin Night at Duffy's 29:22
A Party for Columnists 29:56
A Party for Film Critics 29:47
Archie's Nephew Morton is Visiting 28:42
Spanish Floor Show 30:16
Cultural Singing Contest 27:53
Archie Opens a Tea Room 29:24
Archie Inherits Half a Racehorse 28:48
A Baby is Left at the Tavern 30:34
Archie's Old Teacher Visits 28:47
Archie to Buy a Split Atom 28:49
Hawaiian Vacation Slogan Contest 29:59
Genius of the Week 25:29

Reviews

"Where the Elite Meet to Eat"


(5 stars)

One of the funniest shows ever to hit the airwaves. And it holds up well in 2012 (which much does not). Thank you a thousand times for uploading these great shows! (One correction...a small thing...the episode Duffy'sTavern-470122-Guests John H. Anthony and Minerva Pious It's John J. Anthony who was a well-known radio host and marriage counsellor back in the day. John was much-loved by the listeners and his death in 1970 brought a tear to many an eye). But OTHER than that (very small) thing you have done all lovers of old time radio (and especially old time FAMILY FRIENDLY comedy) a great favor. Thanks again! You get the HIGHEST rating!!!

This show is a BLAST!


(5 stars)

One of the funniest shows ever. Check out Archie Has Three Days To Live ... You will understand.

Dear Shadows_Girl,


(5 stars)

. . . you just made my day! Thank you so much for such sweet words!