A Funny Monday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 26, 1946, 79 years ago, King for a Day with Mary Livingston’s husband.  Allen's Alley Question: "Do you have any trouble sleeping, and if you do, what are you doing about it?" Fred and guest Jack Benny are heard on Fred's new quiz show, "King For A Day."

Followed by The Royal Desserts Hour starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast May 26, 1938, 87 years ago with guest Judy Canova. "No More Battles," a Memorial Day comedy. Rudy interviews a beloved Yale professor of English literature. The Canova family sing and yodel, "The Ballad Of Jesse James."

Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 26, 1957, 68 years ago, I Have Three Heads.  A study of the techniques, the possibilities, and the improbabilities of tape recording. An absolutely fascinating exploration of some of the tricks possible with tape recorders, as narrated by an Ampex Tape Recorder. Put together by CBS engineer Mort Goldberg (later an executive), it features a band playing "Tea of Two" forwards and backwards at the same time. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 26, 1942, 83 years ago, Phantom Author’s Manuscript.  The Edwards and Edwards Publishing Company receives a "manuscript" from "The Phantom Author."

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