A Funny New Years Eve

First a look at the events of the day

Then Jack Benny originally broadcast December 31, 1950, 74 years ago, A New Years Eve show.  A reprisal of the annual changing of the arms in the New Year.

Followed by The News from 74 years ago, then Phil Harris/Alice Faye, originally broadcast December 31, 1950, 74 years ago, Mr. Scott's New Years Party.  Phil and Alice haven't been invited to the sponsor's New Year's Eve party, so Phil plans to take Alice to Ciro's.

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 31, 1943, 81 years ago, Mr. 1943 with Edward G. Robinson.  Andy needs a tuxedo for his big New Year's Eve date. He rents one from The Kingfish and dreams about his meeting with the year 1943. The year is portrayed as a gangster with only a few hours to live by guest Edward G. Robinson. 

Followed by the Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast December 31, 1947, 77 years ago, Guest hosts Garry Moore and Red Skelton. While hospitalized, Jimmy's place is taken by Red Skelton and Garry Moore. "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid" plays little 1948 at a New Year's party. Red and Garry do an opera about the eternal triangle. 

Then Claudia, originally broadcast December 31, 1948, 76 years ago, Ringing in 1949.  New Year's eve with Roger and Mr. Tucker.

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast December 31, 1941, 83 years ago, The Mechanical Man.  Lois Lane infiltrates a German nest of spies...and is of course promptly captured by them. Superman investigates but only finds an empty apartment...and a strange hissing sound!

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