Three hours of comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 31, 1949, 75 years ago. Professor Kropotkin (Hans Conreid) is going to have to go to the old men's home, unless his friends can help.

Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast January 31, 1951, 73 years ago, Professor Warren’s Retirement. Professor Warren announces his retirement from Ivy College, his secret reason is his advancing blindness.

Then People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast January 31, 1950, 74 years ago, Cinderella is here at last. The first contestant is sent as "Chef Pierre" to a very angry family expecting a seven-course dinner. A "Cinderella Girl" is named. One of her prizes is a date with Roddy MacDowell.

Followed by The Robert Q Lewis show, originally broadcast January 31, 1958, 66 years ago. A half hour of laughs and music.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast January 31, 1937, 87 years ago, The Bee. Mary reads a letter from her mother. Kenny sings, "Let's Grow Old Together." Phil's "sister" visits. Jack announces that next week, he will play "The Bee," and he dreams about Fred Allen! The Radio Writer's poll has voted Jack "America's Favorite Comedian." Fred Allen is imitated on this program by a performer identified as Lind Hayes - could it have been Peter Lind Hayes?

Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 31, 1956, 68 years ago, The New Phone System. There's a lot of confusion about the new telephone.

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