Two hours of New Years Eve Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast December 31, 1950, 73 years ago, Mr. Scott’s New Years Eve 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.

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 31, 1944, 79 years ago, Jack Resolves to be Friends with Fred Allen. Jack's New Year's resolution is to be friendly with Fred Allen. The cast does their annual New Year's allegory: "The New Tenant." "1944" listens to the radio and hears Adolph Hitler on "Double Or Nothing" and Emperor Hirohito asking advice from "Mr. Anthony!"

Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast December 31, 1953, 70 years ago, New Years Sitter. New Year's Eve turns out to be "a mixed-up scramble." A good-looking baby-sitter makes the Andersons change plans...several times!

Followed by Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast December 31, 1947, 76 years ago. 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.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast December 31, 1948, 75 years ago. New Year's eve with Roger and Mr. Tucker.

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