Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1947, 77 years ago, The Radio Blood Test. How radio affects blood pressure. Two "ad men" named "Charlie" and "Henry." "Dimitri's Keyhole": a Russian gossip program. How to save on taxes. "Offenbach On Broadway." "Hortense and Gerard." "The Coming Attractions Theatre" presents a funny preview of the movie, "Blubber."

Followed by The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1952, 72 years ago, I Wish I Was. Bob's opening monologue is about the new 1952 cars. Bob and Hy take inventory in Bob's house which has been remodeled. Bob has dinner with guest Tyrone Power and afterwards dreams that he's Tyrone and Tyrone is Bob Hope.

Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1950, 74 years ago, Jack Returns to LA on the Train. Jack and Mary are playing Gin Rummy while aboard the Super Chief.

Followed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast February 19, 1949, 75 years ago, The Missing Heir. Dennis is reluctant to attend his high school reunion. His old chum gets him to join him in an insurance fraud.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 19, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum is Circulation Manager. Lum is heading for the county seat in his new position as circulation manager. Lum tells Abner the secret password while telling him that he can't reveal the secret password.

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