A Variety Tuesday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast February 11, 1951, 74 years ago.  Groucho Marx advertises "Plebo," his unique product. The Andrews Sisters celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of their singing as a trio by doing a medley of their hits. Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis do a comedy routine, Dean also sings. Judy Garland sings "Get Happy" after being introduced by Tallulah as "Judy Holliday" (she must have loved that!). Tallulah recites "A Telephone Call," by Dorothy Parker. Afterwards, Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Joan Davis do their version of the same recitation. Meredith Willson and his Orchestra play a medley of love songs. Tallulah reads Lincoln's famous letter to Mrs. Bixby. 

Followed by Twenty Questions, originally broadcast February 11, 1950, 75 years ago.  The first subject is, "Jimmy Valentine."  WOR/Mutual newsman Fred VanDeventer hosted the show.  

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast February 11, 1942, 83 years ago, The Ghost Car. The "ghost car" forces Clark Kent and Lois Lane off the road. Shortly after Lois arrives at the ranch by walking, Clark hears her crying for help! 

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