My Favorite Husband, Vol. 1

Classic Radio Collection

By: Hollywood 360, CBS Radio

Narrated by: Lucille Ball, Richard Denning

Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's Summary

My Favorite Husband hit the CBS Radio airwaves in 1948, starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning as Liz and George Cugat - who later became Liz and George Cooper when confusion with bandleader Xavier Cugat prompted a name change. Set in the fictitious town of Sheridan Falls, the show follows the happily married couple, residents of 321 Bundy Drive, through mischief and various predicaments, from faked illnesses to trouble with exes. George, a banker, and Liz, a housewife, were billed as "two people who live together and like it." The beloved series eventually transitioned to television in 1953, recast with Joan Caulfield and Barry Nelson, as Lucille Ball was busy filming the megahit I Love Lucy with her real-life husband Desi Arnaz.

Episodes include "The Quiz Show", "Katy and Roscoe", "Piano and Violin Lessons", "April Fool's Day", "Liz and George Reminisce", "The Surprise Halloween Party", "Vacation Time", "Learning to Drive", "Selling Dresses", and "George Is Messy".

©2014 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. (P)2014 Black Eye Entertainment, LLC

Only One Lucy (NEED MORE VOLUMES!)

Before “I Love Lucy” was on TV, there was “My Favorite Husband “ on the radio. There’s only one Lucy! I love this old time radio show! I wish they would offer more! You can’t listen to these episodes without laughing or smiling sometimes. You can picture Lucy, up to her old antics again. If you like classic radio, you’ll enjoy this!
HOW ABOUT COMING OUT WITH MORE VOLUMES OF THIS SHOW?? VOL 2 & VOL 3?

Pure family entertainment!

I am a fan of I love Lucy reruns, so I was thrilled to learn of the show that started it all, and that there were episodes available to the public. I enjoyed this, also, because it's entertainment without thecursing, sex, violence, etc., which is refreshing. I would love for the rest of episodes to be made available, as well!

More Context Would be Helpful

As this series did recycle scripts, it would be helpful for the producers to provide the air dates and all of the titles included in such a compilation.

So fun!! Caught myself laughing out loud a lot! Good clean fun!

I have never had so much fun cleaning my house as I did today while listening to this.

Lucy is so good!

I'm completely new to this show and not very familiar with Lucy before "I Love Lucy". But seems like all the trademarks of I Love Lucy are present. Lucy is brilliant. It's great when you can hear that the cast is having so much fun they can't deliver their lines straight.

I still love Lucy

A 12 episode radio comedy which preceded her television show. interesting to note the first couple of. shows had the couple named Cogat then changed. The scripts were written by future I love Lucy writing team. delightful way to enjoy a commute or bedtime while winding down.

Highly recommend for a good laugh

I had an audio cd from a Lucille ball book. I got it for Christmas in the 90s. I loved listening to it it had two episodes of my favorite husband on it. I would listen to a lot as a kid. Now as an adult I found this on audible I was in awe and so excited. I laughed so hard at all of these if you love Lucy you will love this radio show!

so much fun!

I listened while working and it made my day so much nicer! I'm going to look for more.

great listen. old time radio classic

love old time radio! lucille ball is funny from radio to tv. recommended for all ages.

I miss Lucy

In these crazy times what a pleasure to enjoy some honest humor. Forget the stereo types and remember the age of when this was done. Enjoy the humor and crazy fun delivered by all this fine talent!

Radio comedy

Good clear recording.
Performance by a good cast you can see how Lucille Ball adapted the format for TV.
Entertaining.