Comedy on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 19, 1940, 85 years ago, George is Late for the Show. George is late for the broadcast. When he does arrive, he brings Elsie Tralafas, his new partner!

Followed by The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast August 19, 1947, 78 years ago, A Salute to Relaxation.  Miltie tries to get a good night's sleep.

Then, The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast August 19, 1949, 76 years ago, Love Crazy starring William Powell.  An adaptation of the 1941 domestic comedy about a husband's ex-girlfriend living one floor below his current wife. Being trapped in an elevator with her leads to confusion.

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 19, 1953, 72 years ago, A Fish Story.   After a day fishing with Leroy, a fish story nearly gets Gildersleeve in hot water with the Game Warden. 

Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 19, 1942, 83 years ago, Baby’s Case Gets Expensive.   The boys' debt to Squire Skimp is increasing.

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