2 + Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 19, 1946, 78 years ago, Leroy Learns to Dance.   Gildersleeve arranges a birthday party for Ethel Hammerschlag, much against Leroy's wishes. Gildy re-enacts an extended conversation he had with his father when he was a young boy. 

Followed by the news from 78 years ago, then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast May 19, 1946, 78 years ago, Fred Allen invites Jack to Appear.  The program originates from New York City. Jack is staying at the Acme Plaza, a unique hotel. Guest Fred Allen wants Jack to appear as a guest on his program. 

Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast May 19, 1949, 75 years ago, Murder in the Butcher Shop.  Costello has just invented a cellophane mattress for old maids. Try and guess the punchline! The "Sam Shovel" story is called "The Man Who Drowned In The Los Angeles River," or "Dust Be My Destiny."

Followed by The Magnificent Montague starring Monty Woolley, originally broadcast May 19, 1951, 73 years ago, Big Ed McClune.   A plan to raise the mortgage money for the Proscenium Club leads to Montague's campaign against Big Ed McClune. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 19, 1941, 83 years ago, The Grayson Submarine.  "Dr. Deutch" has taken Perry White and Lois Lane aboard the captured submarine owned by Dr. Grayson. The German agent shoots Dr. Grayson!

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