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First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 7, 1954, 70 years ago, Dennis' mother tells him to quit the show. Dennis tries to quit the show.

Followed by Bob Hope, originally broadcast February 7, 1950, 74 years ago, From the Vine Street Playhouse with Fred Allen. Bob's opening monologue is about air travel and his recent trip to New York and Washington, D. C. Bob and guest Fred Allen try to break into television as "The TV Twins."

Then People are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast February 7, 1950, 74 years ago, Goats Milk. The first contestant tries to milk a goat on stage. "The Cinderella Girl" from Omaha returns...and gets a job in the movies!

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 7, 1946, 78 years ago, Marriage Contest. George and Gracie have made the finals in the contest for "Hollywood's Ideal Married Couple."

Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast February 7, 1951, 73 years ago, The Secret Word is Shoe.

And The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast February 7, 1943, 81 years ago, Leila’s Sister. Leila Ransom's sister and her little boy have come for a visit. When will Leila and Gildersleeve get married?

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast February 7, 1949, 75 years ago, A Lesson for Jimmy. A package for David. What's in it?

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