Comedy on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Abbott and Costello Show,  originally broadcast December 2, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Curbstone Murder.  Lou wants to be a boxer. The boys do a Sam Shovel skit titled, The Case Of The Curbstone Murder, or Gertie, Get Out Of The Gutter and Let The Water Go By. 

Followed by The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, originally broadcast December 2, 1940, 85 years ago,  The Sponsor Drops By.  The sponsor is coming to visit, so George is wearing a new suit.   Wonder if the sponsor brought by a case of Spam?

Then  The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 2, 1951, 74 years ago, Jack goes shopping for cufflinks for Don.  The traditional Christmas shopping show. Jack decides to buy cuff links for Don. 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop,  originally broadcast December 2, 1956, 69 years ago, The Day The Roof Fell In - a Psychological Account of the Do-It-Yourself Movement.   A psychological and funny look at the do-it-yourselfer. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 2, 1947, 78 years ago, The Whole Tooth.  Claudia has a toothache.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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