Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 26, 1950, 74 years ago with Guest Bob Hope.
The program originates from Palm Springs. Mary messes up one of her lines and cracks up the audience. The middle commercial is sung by the Guadalajara Trio. Guest Bob Hope is late for the show. 

Followed  by the news of the day, then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast March 26, 1950, 74 years ago, Baseball Uniforms.  The Madison High Athletic Fund is so depleted that there's no money for the school baseball team.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 26, 1946, 78 years ago, Bullets Branigan is on the loose!  Bullets Brannigan has escaped and is on the loose in Wistful Vista! Jim Jordan pays a brief tribute to the recently deceased Marlin Hurt, who played the role of "Beulah" on the program. 

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast March 26, 1944, 80 years ago, Campaign Photo.  Gildersleeve decides to have photos taken for his campaign for mayor. 

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 26, 1942, 82 years ago, Harboring a fugitive?  . Lum and Cedric have disappeared. Abner is arrested for harboring a fugitive!

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