Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio for August 13, 2024 - Stardust, Jackie Gleason, and Gildy's Diet


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First a look at this day in History.

Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast August 13, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Joan Blondell.  Charlie McCarthy is planning a hiking trip. Guest Joan Blondell and Don Ameche appear in a Hollywood comedy, "Stardust," by Cyril Kramer. A few seconds have been deleted from the drama. Vera Vague lectures about travel to England. Charlie stages his own version of "Stardust," called, "Fishing Prohibited," or "No Casting Today."

Followed by The Jackie Gleason Les Tremayne Show, originally broadcast August 13, 1944, 80 years ago with guest Edgar Bergen. Jackie recounts his youth in Brooklyn. A salute to the state of New York. Edgar (appearing without dummies) describes his plan to introduce a "bachelor girl" dummy in the fall (describing the as yet un-named Effie Clinker). 

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 13, 1952, 72 years ago, Gildy goes on a Diet. When his family makes fun of his weight, Gildersleeve decides he's going to diet. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 13, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr Roebling and the Voice Machine.   The voice machine is repaired, and tunes in on plans for murder! Clark Kent is arrested!

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Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

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