,Comedy on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny,  originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 81 years ago, How Jack Found Mary.   The story of how Jack met Mary in the May Company store.  

Followed by the Old Gold Comedy Theater hosted by Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 81 years ago,  A Lady Takes a Chance staring Randolph Scott and Jean Tierney.  An adaptation of the 1943 romantic comedy that starred Jean Arthur and John Wayne.  Molly J. Truesdale, a New York City bank clerk, escapes her three unsuitable suitors by joining a bus tour of the American West. Her adventure takes a dramatic turn when a rodeo bronco throws cowboy Duke Hudkins into her lap during a performance, sparking an unexpected romance. 

Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 18, 1941, 85 years ago, Fibber is Drafted.   Fibber has been drafted!

Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast March 18, 1954, 72 years ago, Income Tax Mix-Up.  While Betty thinks she’s getting fat, Bud filed an income tax return…but he claimed Kathy as a dependent and left “Junior” off his signature.  Meaning Dad might get in trouble too!

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 18, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire's Freak Sideshow.  Squire Skimp has taken some liberties with the circus animals...and the Borneo Wild Man!  
 
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Comedy on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Abbott and Costello,  originally broadcast March 17, 1949, 77 years ago, It Was His First Square Meal.   Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Cannibal Who Cooked The Long-Haired Musician," or, "It Was His First Square Meal." 

Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy,  originally broadcast March 17, 1944, 82 years ago, Insurance Fraud.   The Kingfish manages to get hit by an automobile just before his accident policy runs out! 

Then, The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast March 17, 1945, 81 years ago, One Man’s Irish Family.  Danny tries to buy a suit, and then performs his "One Irish Man's Fantasy."

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast March 17, 1957, 69 years ago, The Endless Road.   A fable about a highway built in a circle, going nowhere! Then, one day, the road connects with the outside world. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 17, 1948, 78 years ago, The Tree Surgeon.  A gloomy visit from the tree surgeon.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Crime on a Monday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Mr Keen Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack,  originally broadcast March 16, 1950, 76 years ago, The Innocent Flirtation Murder Case.   A modern duel leads to a murder and an attempted frame. 

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast March 16, 1958, 77 years ago, Game Hunt starring Everett Sloan.  A white hunter in Africa is not too sure of himself. His cowardly client meets a wounded lion hiding in tall grass; this is a deadly combination. 

Then, Lights Out,  originally broadcast March 16, 1943, 83 years ago, The Dream. A woman is afraid to sleep because each time she does, she has a terrible dream. Little Jimmy keeps asking, "Where's my father? 

Followed by the CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast March 16, 1956, 70 years ago, Cops and Robbers.   A crime is solved on the air. Real cops...not-so-real robbers.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 16, 1948, 78 years ago, Touring the farm. What to do with the barn?  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
 
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Drama on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Impossible.   Bernie Hanson has been identified as the head of a team robbing markets, but Hanson has a good alibi. He is hospitalized and cannot leave his bed!

Followed by Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell,  originally broadcast March 15, 1948, 78 years ago, Meeting at Ticonderoga.  A Scotsman saves the life of a murderer, not knowing that the man's victim was a kinsman. Years later, during the French and Indian war, the two meet again.

Then, The March of Time, originally broadcast March 15, 1945, 81 years ago, Report on Vatican Policies.  Setting up an education system in Germany.  Policies of the Vatican.  Laying telephone lies via airplane.    

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 73 years ago, The Man With the Steel Teeth starring Harry Bartell.  An American journalist is arrested in Moscow by the Secret Police. He is imprisoned and tortured to get him to confess to false charges...by a man with steel teeth!

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 15, 1948, 78 years ago, A Snack at 4am.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Comedy on a Saturday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast March 14, 1949, 77 years ago, What a Woman starring Rosalyn Russell and Robert Cummings.   A romantic triangle about a reporter, a college profession and a beautiful agent. The story is based on the 1943 movie.   

Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast March 14, 1949, 77 years ago, Nebraska.   Al plans to move west and leave New York City. He's going to move to Nebraska! Richard has developed a new and rare orchid, which Irma thinks is lettuce for Al's sandwich

Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny,  originally broadcast March 14, 1948, 78 years ago, The Walking Man is Jack!   Mary reads a letter from Mama. Mel Blanc gets to imitate a chicken and an electric organ!  Guest Ralph Edwards introduces the winner of the "Truth Or Consequences" contest. Florence Hubbard guessed that Jack was really "The Walking Man." Radio Mirror has named Don Wilson "Favorite Announcer."

Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 14, 1955, 71 years ago, The Deposit is Ready. But Not Counted.  There are penny scales at the Elks club...93 of them in fact!
 
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Westerns on a Friday 

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast March 13, 1944, 82 years ago, In Old Oklahoma starring Roy Rogers and Martha Scott.  An adaptation of the 1943 motion picture that starred John Wayne and Martha Scott.   Two-fisted action in the new oil fields of the Indian Territory.

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner,  originally broadcast March 13, 1960, 66 years ago, Montana Vendetta. Paladin is rescued from an avalanche by a man trying to kill the man Paladin's been hired to protect.

Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 13, 1953, 73 years ago, The Case of Oliver Baldwin.   A rancher is shot after the deed on a land sale had been changed from 300 to 3000 acres.

Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 13, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee is Appointed Elks Committee Head.   Fibber is chairman of the Elks...of the auxiliary finances committee, that is. 

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Westerns on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast March 12, 1951, 75 years ago, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon starring John Wayne.  Wayne stars in the adaptation of the 1949 John Ford Western.  Captain Nathan Brittles, on the eve of retirement, takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast March 12, 1955, 71 years ago, The Trial.  Judge Stokes has arrived in Dodge to dispense a most unusual brand of justice. A killing and $10,000 from a robbery are at stake. 

Then, The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 12, 1942, 84 years ago, The Casa Grande Valley.  Red and Little Beaver head for the Casa Grande Valley. Ace Hanlon plans to hire "Pedro the Kid" to do away with Red Ryder once and for all. Ace barely escapes from "Bear Valley.".

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Income Tax.  Explaining income tax to Claudia.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
 
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Comedy on a Wednesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden,  originally broadcast March 11, 1951, 75 years ago, Tex Barton, Basketball Star.  After 39 straight defeats, the Madison High basketball team has a chance with a new student named Tex Barton. 

Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy,  originally broadcast March 11, 1947, 79 years ago, Adopting a Baby.  The Kingfish and Sapphire plan to adopt a baby. 

Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast March 11, 1954, 72 years ago, False Elopement.  Betty has a crush on Ralph.  But thinks they’re going to elope!

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast March 11, 1945, 81 years ago, Woman’s Committee.  Gildersleeve becomes the temporary chairman of the Red Cross fundraising committee, and it's not an easy job!

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 11, 1948, 78 years ago, Digging a Well. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Comedy on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Abbott and Costello,  originally broadcast March 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Costello Pays Income Tax.   Looking through Costello's family album. Costello (prophetically) has a meeting scheduled with the income tax collector. Abbott explains the difference between capital and labor. They then visit an accountant. 

Followed by Jimmy Durante,  originally broadcast March 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Van Johnson.  Jimmy Durante and guest Van Johnson tour around the country campaigning for Jimmy's candidacy. 

Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 76 years ago, Women’s Rights.  Liz and Iris (Bea Benaderet) demand equal rights.  So George and Mr Attebury (Gale Gordon) agree to swap roles with their wives for the day.  

Followed by The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings,  originally broadcast March 10, 1951, 75 years ago, Mailing Income Tax. Archie mails the family's income tax return. Now, how to get that letter back and save $50.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Astrology. Claudia discovers horoscopes.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
 
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Drama on a Monday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Arch Oboler’s Plays,  originally broadcast March 9, 1940, 86 years ago, Johnny Got His Gun starring James Cagney.  A dramatization of the superb, shocking, best-seller by Dalton Trumbo about the legless, armless, blind, deaf and dumb war veteran. An eloquent anti-war statement, Cagney was never better on the air. 

Followed by Lights Out,  originally broadcast March 9, 1943, 83 years ago, The Ball.   A ghastly story of the headless, walking dead.

Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast March 9, 1955, 71 years ago, Corpse On the Town.  A dishonest Broadway producer is saved by marrying his main investor. The new Mrs. Stanton Bishop is found dead almost immediately thereafter...with a broken neck! 

Followed by The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast March 9, 1947, 79 years ago, The Woman in Black.   A crime reporter tries to track down a very deadly woman. Death follows wherever she goes! Her name is Theda, an anagrammatic female!

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 9, 1948, 78 years ago,  Explaining Insurance.  The mysteries of fire insurance. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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