A Funny Monday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast March 3, 1950, 75 years ago, The Paleface starring Bob Hope and Jane Russell. A western comedy lightly adapted from the 1948 film. 

Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast March 3, 1958, 67 years ago, The Secret Word is Room.  The first contestants are Esther Freeson and Leroy Hough (who joins Groucho in making a telephone call to his daughter Melinda).

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 3, 1942,  83 years ago, Boomers Suitcase.  Horatio K. Boomer returns, and with a suitcase full of goodies!

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 3, 1949, 76 years ago, Another Sam Shovel Mystery. Another Sam Shovel case: "The Case Of The Photographer Who Was Stuck Up In A Darkroom," or "He Was Caught With His Prints Down." 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 3, 1949, 76 years ago, Up All Night. Blasted New York cats during the middle of the night.

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A Funny Sunday

First a look at this day in History.

Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 2, 1943, 82 years ago, Playing Carnegie Hall Part 1. The broadcast originates from New York City. The Burns' check into a swanky hotel, with Clarence the Duck. Guest Madeleine Carroll has the room next door. Gracie rehearses her "Concerto For One Finger" for her appearance at Carnegie Hall.

Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast March 2, 1945, 80 years ago, Andy Inflates His Tax Return To Impress A Girl.   Andy is going to have to pay income tax on the $250 he made in 1944.

Then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 73 years ago, Frankie isn’t going to Vegas with Phil.  Phil and Alice are going to Las Vegas, and Remley is not going along with them. 

Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show starring Edgar Bergen, originally broadcast March 2, 1947, 78 years ago with Nelson Eddy and Chester Morris.  Charlie has been caught telling too many lies. Mortimer Snerd is in the shoe shining business. Charlie has driven Bergen's car into a fire hydrant. Nelson files the insurance claim for Charlie, with Chester Morris, the insurance adjuster. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast March 2, 1942, 83 years ago, A Mystery for Superman.   Lois Lane telephones and says she needs $20,000 immediately. Later, Perry White calls Clark Kent and asks him to send over another $20,000!

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A Dramatic Saturday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast March 1, 1951, 74 years ago, A Foreign Affair starring Marlene Dietrich and Lucille Ball.  A story about the love affair between an Army officer and a beautiful ex-Nazi in occupied Berlin, and a meddling Congresswoman from Iowa. 

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast March 1, 1955, 70 years ago, The Screaming Woman starring Sherry Jackson.   A couple of kids hear a screaming woman, who is buried alive!

Then Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast March 1, 1948,  77 years ago, Sketch for a Screenplay.  A movie about the war, and all too real!




Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 1, 1949, 76 years ago, Moving In on Mama. Morning in New York and time to get up. 

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A Funny Friday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast February 28, 1940, 85 years ago, Life at the South Pole.   Fred interviews the assistant superintendent of the Statue of Liberty, a Town Hall Morality Play, a round table discussion about mothers-in-law. "Admiral Allen Was Leading A Dog's Life, So They Left Him At The Pole," an Antarctic drama by the Mighty Allen Art Players. 

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 28, 1937, 88 years ago, Jack’s Violin is Returned. Jack has gotten a letter from Mary, who is in New York. Kenny Baker sings, "Beautiful Lady," and brings his girlfriend Lena to the show. Jack finally plays "The Bee".  Pat C. Flick appears as a detective.

Then Mr Ace and Jane starring Goodman and Jane Ace, originally broadcast February 28, 1948, 77 years ago, Hiring a Maid. Mr. Ace tells Jane he's bringing home an important client to dinner and warned Jane to be careful of what she said. And Jane replied, "Don't worry, I've got more brains in my little finger than I have in my entire head." And during dinner, she proved it. Or as Mr. Ace puts it, "How to grow old gracefully in one hour."


Finally Claudia, originally broadcast February 28, 1949, 76 years ago, Surprising Mama. A surprise visit to Mama.

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A Dramatic Thursday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Nightbeat starring Frank Lovejoy, originally broadcast February 27, 1950, 75 years ago, The Girl In The Park.  Randy Stone meets Fran Fowler in the park. She's a nightclub singer with a big problem.

Followed by The Lineup starring Bill Johnstone, originally broadcast February 27, 1951, 74 years ago, The Molly About Seven Case.  Leon Crug has been knifed in the park. Jack Stefano put the order out for his death, and Dennis Haddock was the hit man.

Then X Minus One, originally broadcast February 27, 1957 68 years ago, Real Gone starring Al “Jazzbo” Collins as himself. The story of Ralph Therian and his unusual art medium.

Followed by Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast February 27, 1942, 83 years ago, Spawn of the Subhuman.  The nation's favorite soprano makes an airplane flight to an incredible destiny that awaits her at the hands of a strange and mysterious madman.

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast February 27, 1942, 83 years ago, A Mystery for Superman.  While on a train, a fake telegram separates Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen from Lois Lane. When Superman returns to the train, he finds that Lois Lane has disappeared. Later, back at The Daily Planet, Lois makes a strange phone call.

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A Dramatic Wednesday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 26, 1935, 90 years ago, California’s Two Man Crime Wave.  Two men have robbed a bank while wearing masks. There's more crime to come.

Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast February 26, 1946, 79 years ago, I Walk In The Night starring Larry Haines. What does a man think of when there's murder in the air?

Then Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast February 26, 1950, 75 years ago, The Loophole. A president tries to avoid a war with England, but must snub France to do it.

Followed by The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast February 26, 1949, 76 years ago, The Unexpected Game.  One of Yale's professors, running for public office, is almost defeated by a false news article accusing him of dishonesty.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 26, 1942, 83 years ago, Mousey, Airplane Watcher. Lum has been lying through his teeth to convince Diogenes' helper that he's an honest man. He has "an official air raid warden's uniform," but it says "P-O-R-T-E-R" on it! Mousie is appointed an airplane watcher.

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A Funny Tuesday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast February 25, 1945, 80 years ago, Hattie and Hooker. The start of the program is delayed by a war bulletin from Guam, which is not heard on this recording. Harold Peary and Walter Tetley are heard telling jokes and fooling around with the audience instead. It's doubtful whether the first seven minutes were broadcast as fooling around, or were just recorded on these discs with the bulletin originating from elsewhere. Aunt Hattie is proving to be somewhat of a trial. 

Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast February 25, 1948, 77 years ago, A Visit To The Racetrack.   Jimmy is suffering from insomnia and so guest Victor Moore takes him to the race track. 

Then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast February 25, 1951, 74 years ago, The Golf Game. Phil plays a high-stakes game of golf with his sponsor. 

Followed by The Old Gold Comedy Theater, originally broadcast February 25, 1945, 80 years ago, You Can’t Ration Love starring Dick Haymes.  A co-ed plans to ration wartime collegiate dates. 

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast February 25, 1942, 83 years ago, The Ghost Car.  Superman rescues Jimmy Olsen and Alfredo The Gaucho from the burning cabin. Clark Kent sets a trap and solves the mystery of The Ghost Car. 

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A Funny Monday

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast February 24, 1952, 73 years ago, The Lost Friendship Ring. Irma has dropped Al's brass "friendship ring" down the drain. She studies plumbing to retrieve it from the pipes.

Followed by the news from 73 years ago, then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 24, 1952, 73 years ago, The Fiddler. Jack goes out shopping for a new car. 

Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast February 24, 1954, 71 years ago, The Secret Word is Name. 

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 24, 1949, 76 years ago, Another Sam Shovel Mystery. The boys do a "Sam Shovel" skit, "One Hundred Steps To Take When You Come Face To Face With A Killer." Sam solves, "The Case Of The Housefly That Drowned When He Walked Into A Pot Of Hot Coffee or, "Strolling Through The Perc One Day." "Sam" disguises himself as "Limehouse Harry" a satire of "The Third Man."

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast February 24, 1949, 76 years ago, Preparing for New York Trip. 

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A Western Sunday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 23, 1958, 67 years ago, Kendall's Last Stand.  During the massacre of General Custer's forces, Kendall, the British reporter has a near-massacre of his own. 

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad originally broadcast February 23, 1958, 67 years ago, The Surgery.   Aaron Middleton doesn't want Doc to operate on his wife Lucy, even though she'll die if he doesn't!

Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast February 23, 1958, 67 years ago, Duel On The Trail.  Slaughter takes a herd of cattle to Tombstone and meets trouble along the trail.

Followed by All-Star Western Theater, originally broadcast February 23, 1947, 78 years ago, The Trail to Mexico.   The Riders go South of the Border, to the land of the Senorita and the cattle bandito. 

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast February 23, 1942, 83 years ago, The Ghost Car.  Shorty ties up Jimmy Olsen and Alfredo The Gaucho in Alfredo's cabin. Clark Kent receives a note from the kidnapper, and the cabin catches on fire!

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First a look at this day in History.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 22, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Smoke.  Old Mr. Stone, who kept his life savings in his mattress, has been killed, and his invalid wife beaten with a club.

Followed by Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 22, 1949, 76 years ago, The Charity Killers.  Two old ladies practice grand larceny and a dash of murder...all in the name of sweet charity! Lorelei uses a battery operated tape recorder to get the goods on them.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 22, 1954, 71 years ago, Murder By Jury starring Herbert Marshall.  A courtroom drama about a man on trial for murdering his wife. Three years after his acquittal, evidence is found to prove his guilt. A perfect crime seems to have taken place...and it has!

Followed by Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast February 22, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Mexican Rancho. The Counterspies are on the hunt for enemy agents looking for a uranium deposit in Mexico. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast February 22, 1949, 76 years ago, The Land Across the Road.  An early morning visit by Mr. Tucker. 

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