Duffys Tavern Boris Karloff 1951

Duffys Tavern With Boris Karloff Episode Titled Archie Gets Boris To Scare Off Buyers. Original Air Date Was 10/05/51. This was during the period when the radio show was on its "last legs" [Fridays, 9:30pm(et)], taped in Puerto Rico {so Ed "Archie" Gardner could take advantage of lower income tax rates}, and unsponsored. Sid {"Baby Huey", "Katnip"} Raymond is "Finnegan"- I don't know who "Fats" and "Miss Duffy" were played by in this episode. Competing with television, even a guest star like Boris Karloff couldn't attract a larger audience...and the series disappeared in 1952.

[@granny13ad33]

Delighted!

[@michaelstrout1639]

This is classic,sounds like Jack Benny +Rochester,What a kicker!!!-S.Strout

[@fromthesidelines]

This was during the period when the radio show was on its "last legs" [Fridays, 9:30pm(et)], taped in Puerto Rico {so Ed "Archie" Gardner could take advantage of lower income tax rates}, and unsponsored. Sid {"Baby Huey", "Katnip"} Raymond is "Finnegan"- I don't know who "Fats" and "Miss Duffy" were played by in this episode. Competing with television, even a guest star like Boris Karloff couldn't attract a larger audience...and the series disappeared in 1952.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Thanks for the fascinating backstory in regards to this long running series....one of my all time favorite programs from radio's Golden Age. Had to be a bit of a hassle for guest stars to travel all the way to Puerto Rico to make an appearance....

[@vijion2020]

Wow Archie sounds drunk, he doesnt drink. He's been slipped a nikki !