Phil Harris-Alice Faye - First Show for Rexall - 1948

Premiering in 1946, The Phil Harris–Alice Faye Show quickly became one of radio’s most popular comedy programs, blending sharp wit, lively music, and the real-life charm of its stars. Phil Harris, already well known as Jack Benny’s wisecracking bandleader, and Alice Faye, a Hollywood leading lady and singer, turned their off-microphone marriage into one of radio’s best-loved partnerships.

Originally sponsored by Fitch Shampoo and later Rexall Drugs, the series ran until 1954 and carved out its own identity with a unique mix of domestic comedy, Hollywood satire, and swing-inspired musical numbers. Fans delighted in Phil’s blustery but lovable personality, Alice’s warmth and quick comebacks, and a memorable supporting cast that included Elliott Lewis as Frankie Remley and Walter Tetley as the wisecracking grocery boy Julius.

Though sometimes overshadowed by giants like The Jack Benny Program or Fibber McGee and Molly, the Harris–Faye show endures as a prime example of postwar radio comedy, capturing both the glamour of Hollywood and the humor of everyday family life. Today, it offers a nostalgic window into the golden age of American entertainment.

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