Duffy's Tavern
Oscar Levant
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Duffy's Tavern is a radio comedy set in a neighborhood tavern run by Archie, its quick-witted, self-important manager. Archie regularly turns to the unseen proprietor, Duffy, for guidance, while the tavern's customers and visitors bring fresh complications into his orbit. Ed Gardner stars as Archie, whose confident talk and schemes rarely go quite as planned.
The program blends conversational comedy with sketches, recurring characters, and appearances by guest performers. Its loose tavern setting gives Archie plenty of opportunities to comment on the day's concerns, boast about his abilities, and try to manage the people around him. The humor comes as much from his distinctive voice and comic misunderstandings as from the situations themselves.
Warm, lively, and built around a memorable central character, Duffy's Tavern offers the feel of a bustling comic hangout, where familiar personalities and visiting guests keep the banter moving.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.