2 + Hours of Laughs on a Monday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 27, 1945, 79 years ago,  Bessie Quits. Gildy finally fires Bessie, and is very sorry he's done so!  Maybe he should have hired My Friend Irma Peterson!

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 27, 1947, 77 years ago, Shrimps McGee. No, McGee isn’t short.   Fibber's in the kitchen, cooking up his recipe for "Shrimps McGee." 

Then The Joan Davis Show, originally broadcast May 27, 1946, 78 years ago, Last Show of the Season.   Joan is planning to go on vacation. Will she visit a ranch, Moon Mountain or the sea shore?  No audience for this rehearsal recording. 

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 27, 1951, 73 years ago.  Jack goes to the doctor, and meets "Speedy" Riggs getting his eyes examined. Fascinating listening as Riggs gets to do more than just "chant," he even sings!

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Mr. Reynolds.  A stranger wanders onto the farm curious about the remodeling. 

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