Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast February 12, 1952, 72 years ago, The Las Vegas Story. The show originates from George Air Force Base in Victorville California. Bob talks about different types of hitchhikers around the base. A comedy adaptation of The Las Vegas Story.

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 12, 1939, 85 years ago, Jack’s Birthday Present. Mary reads her poem about Jack's birthday. Jack has received a polar bear as a birthday present! (This is the first mention of "Carmichael The Bear" as he would later come to be called). The cast does, "Love Finds Annie Hardy," or "It's About Time."

Then A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast February 12, 1947, 77 years ago, Attention. Dennis finds himself the center of much female attention.

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 12, 1946, 78 years ago, Fibber’s New Suit. Fibber's new suit...is he going to get it for free?

And a second episode of Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Open House. Fibber continued to try to rent Mr. Ingram's house for him. A professor is a likely prospect.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 12, 1942, 82 years ago, Pamphlets on Honesty. Lum is writing pamphlets for Diogenes Smith, but Abner gets the job as Diogenes' assistant!

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