The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show: Hotel Harris

Name: The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show: Hotel Harris
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Rating: 4.9 (2 reviews)
Author: Original Radio Broadcast

Golden-age comedy at its most unapologetic

Written byOriginal Radio Broadcast

Narrated byPhil Harris, Alice Faye, Elliott Lewis, Walter Tetley, Old Time Radio

Length9h57m

Release dateMay 22, 2019

GenreComedy & Humor

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.9 (2 ratings)

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Author	Original Radio Broadcast
Narrator	Phil Harris, Alice Faye, Elliott Lewis, Walter Tetley, Old Time Radio
Runtime	9h57m
Published	May 22, 2019
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.9 / 5 (2 ratings)
Categories	Comedy & Humor
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Imagine listening to two of Hollywood’s biggest stars of the 1940s trading barbs, singing duets, and stumbling into absurd romances—except it’s all happening live, in the chaotic glamour of a fictional hotel they run. Phil Harris and Alice Faye bring their real-life chemistry (and egos) to *Hotel Harris*, a radio comedy that feels less like a scripted show and more like eavesdropping on two fast-talking, self-obsessed legends who’ve cornered the market on terrible decisions. There’s no fourth wall here: Harris’s booming, self-satisfied laugh and Faye’s effortless, warm belting make every scene feel like an improvised farce, with supporting players like Elliott Lewis’s deadpan straight-man and Walter Tetley’s whiny teen sidekick adding just enough chaos. The writing leans into the absurd, with plots that spiral from mismanaged hotel bookings to stolen minks, all delivered with a wink that assumes you’re in on the joke. It’s a time capsule of old-school radio comedy—no polish, just pure, unfiltered star power.

Tags: old time radio comedyclassic hollywood humorPhil Harris voice actingAlice Faye singing duets1940s radio farcesnostalgic comedy podcast

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Expert narration by Phil Harris, Alice Faye, Elliott Lewis, Walter Tetley, Old Time Radio brings every character and scene to life across 9h57m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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I went into this expecting a nostalgic curiosity, but *Hotel Harris* grabbed me by the throat with its relentless energy and razor-sharp timing. Phil Harris’s performance is a masterclass in unchecked confidence—he’s equal parts Walt Disney and used car salesman, and every line reads like he’s two seconds away from breaking into a sales pitch. Alice Faye, meanwhile, is the perfect foil: her voice drips with a mix of warmth and exasperation that makes their back-and-forth feel like a duet of sibling rivalry. The narration is technically rough (you can hear studio chatter and flubbed lines), but that only adds to the charm, like overhearing a backstage argument. My only gripe is the pacing in a few early episodes, where the jokes hit so fast I had to rewind—though that’s hardly a dealbreaker when the payoff is this consistent. The highlight? A mid-series arc where Faye’s character goes undercover as a bellhop, complete with Harris berating her in falsetto. If you crave comedy that doesn’t hold back, this is your gold standard.

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