Bob and Ray were an American comedy duo whose career spanned five decades, composed of comedians Bob Elliott (1923–2016 [1]) and Ray Goulding (1922–1990).

Bob and Ray (respectively, born March 26, 1923, Boston, Mass., U.S.—died February 2, 2016, Cundys Harbor, Maine; born March 20, 1922, Lowell, Mass.—died March 24, 1990, Manhasset, N.Y.) were …

Bob and Ray were an American comedy duo whose career spanned five decades, composed of comedians Bob Elliott (1923–2016) and Ray Goulding (1922–1990).

Many classic Bob and Ray performances were recorded and remain in circulation. Humorists as diverse as Bob Newhart, Phil Proctor, and Roy Blount Jr. have paid homage to Bob and Ray. Their comedy …

Dec 1, 2025 · Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding, known to generations simply as Bob & Ray, were the duo who turned radio into a stage for satire. Forged in Boston at WHDH in the 1940s, their partnership …

Jan 13, 2025 · Bob Elliot and Ray Goulding, better known as Bob & Ray, were a quinessential part of the golden age of radio comedy. The duo first captivated audiences in 1940 with their sharp wit and …

Bob was the show's host and Ray the announcer, with each playing a variety of characters in different voices. All of the shows ended with their trademark salutations, "Write if you get work" and "Hang by …

May 31, 2023 · 'Bob and Ray' was a radio comedy program that aired from the 1940s to the 1980s. The show featured Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding, two comedians who specialized in absurdist humor and …

Mar 24, 1990 · Their last series, a weekly program for National Public Radio, ran from 1982 to 1987. Bob and Ray created and gave voice to a universe of wonderful, offbeat characters, including …

Bob Elliott (born 1923) and Ray Goulding (1922–1990) were an American comedy team whose career spanned five decades.