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NewBob and Ray: A Selection of Skits 1 | Deadpan Radio Comedy CollectionNovember 4, 2026 · 56 min
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Explore the deadpan comedy of Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding in Bob and Ray, presented by Heritage Radio Vault.

Their radio work plays with broadcasting itself: mock interviews, invented advertisements, recurring characters, soap-opera parody and conversations that turn ordinary assumptions upside down.

This collection contains 428 preserved archive recordings, with source-file dates spanning 1948–1973 alongside undated material. It includes named sketches, dated broadcasts, compilation volumes and library reels. Dates and reference numbers identify the source files; unknown dates remain unconfirmed. Repeated sketches retain separate archive identifiers.

Choose a recording, follow Bob and Ray, and discover more classic radio comedy and satire in Heritage Radio Vault.

Episodes 428

  1. Bob and Ray: A Selection of Skits 1 | Deadpan Radio Comedy Collection

    56 min

    The voices sound perfectly serious. The conversation is heading somewhere wonderfully ridiculous. Welcome to Bob and Ray.A Selection of Skits 1 collects approximately 56 minutes of Bob Elliott and Ray …

    Show notes
    The voices sound perfectly serious. The conversation is heading somewhere wonderfully ridiculous. Welcome to Bob and Ray.

    A Selection of Skits 1 collects approximately 56 minutes of Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s radio comedy. Their deadpan delivery makes the familiar language of broadcasting a playground for absurd conversations, unlikely personalities and gently dismantled conventions.

    For new listeners, this archive compilation offers a longer introduction to the duo’s style. For returning fans, it provides room to settle into the pauses, precision and understated exchanges that distinguish their work.

    Choose this recording when you want classic sketch comedy that rewards close listening. The humour depends as much on how a line is delivered as on the words themselves.

    Recording: A Selection of Skits 1
    Performers: Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding
    Collection: Bob and Ray
    Format: Archive sketch compilation, approximately 56 minutes
    Recording dates: Individual dates not confirmed in the source archive.

    Presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Follow Bob and Ray for more vintage radio satire, deadpan sketches and classic comedy.

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  2. Bob and Ray – Nelson E. Plummershatt, Truffle Picker | Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Nelson E. Plummershatt, Truffle Picker Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews …

  3. Good Neighbor Award (Archive 147) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  4. Bob and Ray – Bob and Ray Report | Radio Comedy

    14 min

    Bob and Ray Report Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements …

  5. Project Farsight (Archive 233) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  6. Bob and Ray – Bob and Ray's World News | Radio Comedy

    10 min

    Bob and Ray's World News Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented …

  7. Bob and Ray – Shrunken World | Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Shrunken World Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and …

  8. Bob and Ray – Webley Webster Is in Charge | Radio Comedy

    13 min

    Webley Webster Is in Charge Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented …

  9. One Fella's Family (Archive 109) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  10. Bob and Ray – Closing the Door Ceremony | Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Closing the Door Ceremony Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented …

  11. One Fella's Family (Archive 236) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    14 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  12. Dean Archer Armstead (Archive 238) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    14 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  13. Bob and Ray – Barkley Overstreet and the Tender | Radio Comedy

    4 min

    Barkley Overstreet and the Tender Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented …

  14. Bob and Ray – Wally Ballou from East River | Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Wally Ballou from East River Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented …

  15. Lawrence Fechtenberger (Archive 153) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  16. Mr. Science (Archive 168) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    11 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  17. Bob and Ray – Audience Guests | Radio Comedy

    14 min

    Audience Guests Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and …

  18. One Fella's Family (Archive 167) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  19. Dean Archer Armstead (Archive 246) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  20. One Fella's Family (Archive 180) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    11 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  21. Bob and Ray – Wally Ballou from Salt Flats, Vermont | Radio Comedy

    14 min

    Wally Ballou from Salt Flats, Vermont Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews …

  22. Good Neighbor Award (Archive 173) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  23. Bob and Ray – Kent Returns | Radio Comedy

    10 min

    Kent Returns Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and …

  24. Bob and Ray – Secret Camera Program | Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Secret Camera Program Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented …

  25. Lawrence Fechtenberger (Archive 113) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  26. Bob and Ray – Junior Bob and Ray Hopefuls | Radio Comedy

    4 min

    Junior Bob and Ray Hopefuls Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented …

  27. Bob and Ray – Wally Ballou from 52 | Radio Comedy

    14 min

    Wally Ballou from 52 Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented …

  28. Bob and Ray – Army Amateur Hour | Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Army Amateur Hour Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements …

  29. Lawrence Fechtenberger (Archive 118) | Bob and Ray Radio Comedy

    15 min

    Broadcasting takes itself seriously. Bob and Ray have other plans. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding turn deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements and recurring characters into classic radio …

  30. Bob and Ray – The New Sturdley 8 | Radio Comedy

    3 min

    The New Sturdley 8 Listen to this preserved Bob and Ray recording, presented by Heritage Radio Vault. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding’s comedy uses deadpan conversation, parody interviews, invented advertisements …

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