A Funny Sunday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast October 27, 1950, 74 years ago, The Halloween Party.   It's Halloween, and Ozzie and Harriet are exploring a haunted house.

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 27, 1946, 78 years ago, Dream of Killing the Quartet.   Jack is very unhappy with the quartet and wonders how he could get rid of them.  Mary orders what kind of sandwich? 
 
Then The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast October 27, 1945, 79 years ago, The Football Game.  Riley tries to encourage Junior by telling his story of his football exploits.

Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 27, 1944, 80 years ago, Madam Queen Marriage.  David Johnson would like to marry Madame Queen. Andy finds himself still engaged to marry Madame Queen. They've been engaged for only 14 years. Kingfish accepts $125 from Mr. Johnson to break up the engagement. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast October 27, 1941, 83 years ago, the Crooked Oil Association. Superman rescues Tumbleweed from the quicksand pit. Jimmy Olsen finds a mysterious Silver Arrow. The start of a new adventure.

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A Dramatic Saturday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 26, 1942, 82 years ago, Wake Island starring Brian Donlevy, Broderick Crawford, and Robert Preston.  A war drama about the relatively undefended Pacific Island attacked by the Japs shortly after Pearl Harbor. 

We follow that with Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast October 26, 1950, 74 years ago, The Paris-Marseilles Highway.  Michel helps a family to find a lost cow.  But the poor cow has been struck by a car. Michel comes up with a scheme to replace the cow. 

Then The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 26, 1941, 83 years ago, The Devil’s Hour. The Devil is summoned on Halloween, at midnight!

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 26, 1948, 76 years ago.   Claudia decides on a cow.

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Westerns and Drama on this Friday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast October 25, 1953, 71 years ago, Red Lawson’s Revenge. Red Lawson has announced that he's going to kill Britt's friend Dan to get revenge for the death of his brother, four years previously. 

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast October 25, 1959, 65 years ago, When In Rome.  Paladin shoots and kills "The Professor," a holdup man and accused murderer. He is also forced to wound an innocent bystander, which causes the man's wife to make an unusual request. 

Then Suspense, originally broadcast October 25, 1955, 69 years ago, To None a Deadly Drug starring Harry Bartell. A druggist gives a small boy the wrong medicine and tries to find him before he kills himself with it. 

Followed by Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast October 25, 1950, 74 years ago, Don’t Look Down. While in New York City, Dr. Christian tries to talk a suicidal young man from jumping off a building ledge.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast October 25, 1948, 76 years ago.   Some serious Yankee cow tradin'.

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A Funny Thursday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 76 years ago, Substitute Postmaster.  Lum takes over the Pine Ridge post office and decides to hold a sale!

We follow that with George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast October 24, 1944, 80 years ago, George Better than Gable?   Gracie is trying to get George to take Clark Gabels place in the movie The Hucksters.  Jack Carson tries to compete with George. 

Then The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Drive-In Movie.  After not getting an invitation to the Colman's party, Jack, Don and Dennis go to a drive-in movie...and guess what's playing!

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 24, 1943, 81 years ago, Low Water Pressure.  Leroy is writing an essay about, "Conscientious Civil Service" and "helps" Gildy at the water department. When a "snifter valve" breaks at the reservoir and the town's water supply dries up, Charlie, out at the reservoir, quits! 

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 24, 1941, 83 years ago, The Crooked Oil Association.  The Indians refuse to allow Superman to remove a bullet from the body of Comanche Joe. Jimmy's horse breaks a leg and Superman turns a bullet in flight to save Jimmy from Chuck Connors. 

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A Variety Wednesday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Bing Crosby Show, originally broadcast October 23, 1952, 72 years ago with guest Jimmy Stewart. Bing helps guest Jimmy Stewart shop for an "unmentionable" electric blanket. 

Followed by the Log Cabin Jamboree starring Jack Haley, originally broadcast October 23, 1937, 87 years ago, Samore of Samoa.   Mr. Kitzel as a fortune teller.  Jack tells a story about Horatio Alger Haley who runs away to the big city and saves a girl on a runaway horse. 

Then The Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast October 23, 1955, 69 years ago with guest Professor Al Sparks.  Charlie has been arrested for helping a lady in distress. 

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 23, 1941, 83 years ago, Squire Helps Lum Out. To ease Lum's conscience, the Squire is importing a fake Hindu healer to relieve him of $500. 

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A Crime filled Tuesday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 22, 1944, 80 years ago, Murder on Mad Mountain.  A blizzard, an avalanche, and multiple murders in a special train car with jewels. The key to the murder is a dog. 

We follow that with Gang Busters, originally broadcast October 22, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Elusive Leader.  The Hooker gang is finally caught, but Lopez Hooker soon escapes and has to be caught all over again.

Then The Line-up starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 22, 1952, 72 years ago, The Green Cap Case. The attendant at a gas station has been shot dead. 

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast October 22, 1950, 74 years ago, The Time Machine starring John Dehner.  The H.G. Wells classic story about two adventurers in the year 100,080 in the land of the Morlocks and the Eloi. 

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 22, 1941, 83 years ago, The Crooked Oil Association.  Thieves fall out. Don Larson is shot in the back, but isn't quite finished. Superman pow-wows with the Comanche Chief, while Connors and Chaney threaten Jimmy!

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Westerns and Comedy on a Monday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 68 years ago, Indian Scout. The story of Charlie, a Crow Indian with four bullets in his leg, and who enjoys stealing horses. 

Followed by the news from 68 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 68 years ago, Till Death Do Us. Someone has tried to kill Jezra Cobb, Dodge's notorious skinflint. Who and why?

Then The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 21, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to Good Health.  Milton visits the doctor, but is cured of the hiccoughs by his neighbor.

Followed by Birds Eye Open House starring Dinah Shore, originally broadcast October 21, 1943, 81 years ago.   Guest Phil Harris takes Dinah and Harry Von Zell on a tour of the studio. "William and Mary" skit: "Gathering Autumn Leaves."

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast October 21, 1948, 76 years ago. 

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A Funny Sunday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast October 20, 1957, 67 years ago, Last Show of the Series.    A reprise of the best skits from the previous fourteen shows. 

We follow that with Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast October 20, 1940, 84 years ago.  Will Jack trade in his Maxwell for a new Packard? The show is an untitled comedy, as Jack Benny tries to star opposite Claudette Colbert on the Gulf Screen Guild show. 

Then People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast October 20, 1953, 71 years ago, Where Is Your Husband Tonight?  How to frighten away the Income Tax collector. How a dog might win $1000. 

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 20, 1941, 83 years ago, Getting Answers From the Course.  Lum owns up to the Squire about his broken leg, and the Squire becomes most indignant. 

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 20, 1941, 83 years ago, The Crooked Oil Association.  Jimmy Olsen (Jackie Kelk) is shot. Chaney plans to break Tumbleweed out of jail and push him into a quicksand pit.

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Westerns and Drama on a Saturday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast October 19, 1958, 66 years ago, The Preacher.  Kendall tries to prevent a gunfight betwen a preacher and a man determined to kill him. 

Followed by the news from 66 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 19, 1958, 66 years ago, Kick Me.  An Indian scout named Tobile vows to kill the two white men who played a cruel practical joke on him, and who have insulted his honor.

Then The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast October 19, 1946, 78 years ago, The Clue of the Numbers. Frank does some detective work that would make Sherlock Holmes blush as he solves the robbery of the money from the big football game. 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast October 19, 1956, 68 years ago, The Legend of Annie Christmas starring Amanda Randolph. A story about a legendary giant Negress who started as a slave but who became a heroine to her people. William Conrad narrates. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast October 19, 1948, 76 years ago.  Claudia and David return from shopping.

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A Funny Friday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 18, 1951, 73 years ago, Gossip. Are the rumors about Hector and his wife true?  That’s what the gossip says...

We follow that with Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 18, 1937, 87 years ago, Man on the Street Broadcast.   Fibber is conducting a, "Man-On-The-Street" radio program.

Then The Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast October 18, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Fred MacMurray.  Bergen tells Charlie about Achilles. Mortimer tries to sell his farm to Ray Noble. Charlie is forced to take a lie-detector test. The cast does a satire of, "The Caine Mutiny" called, "The Umbrella Uprising."

Followed by the Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast October 18, 1942, 82 years ago, Jack Donates the Maxwell to the Scrap Drive. The program originates from Williams Field, near Chandler Arizona. Jack turns in the Maxwell for the scrap drive! He then dreams that the car is a bomber, with Jack flying it on a mission to bomb Tokyo! 

Finally, Claudia,  originally broadcast October 18, 1948, 76 years ago. Claudia looks for a parking place.

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