Comedy on a Monday

First a look at the events of the day

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast May 12, 1953, 72 years ago, The Picnic.  Irma and Al take the gang out for a picnic…on an Army proving ground with live ammunition!

Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast May 12, 1954, 71 years ago.  The Secret word is house.

Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast May 13, 1947, 78 years ago, with guest Peter Lorre. Bob and guest Peter Lorre do their version of a story from, "Inner Sanctum."

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 12, 1957, 68 years ago, The Long Way Home.  A look at a future we hope will never be. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 12, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum to Start a Print Shop.  Lum decides to make use of Diogenes' printing press. Abner suspects that Lum is really getting married!

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