Our salute to Radio the day after D-Day, 1944, 81 years ago

First a look at the events of the day

Then Orson Welles Almanac, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Orson Welles introduces and performs in a portrait of the home front during the invasion.

Followed by Vic and Sade, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Sade is playing hooky from work, Uncle Fletcher is going to have his shoelaces changed...he uses the Cincinnati Overhand Triple Lock.

Then The Guiding Light, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago.  An invasion sermon in five points.

Followed by Ma Perkins, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago.  Did Gary steal the $32,000? Evie tries to convince Faye that maybe he is guilty. 

Then Pepper Young’s Family, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago.  Carter is going back overseas and Peggy is very upset. 

Followed by Mary Noble, Backstage Wife, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Who are the prowlers in the garage?

Finally, Front Page Farrell, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago.   David is helping the Professor, who feels that people are following him.

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Our salute to Radio on D-Day, 1944, 81 years ago

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then The Red Skelton Show, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago.  A mostly music program to salute Red’s leaving.  He had been drafted into the Army.  Junior prays for D-Day. Ozzie Nelson and his orchestra handle most of the entertainment.  Fibber McGee and Molly come in to wish Red best of luck, but they get cut off before they can speak. 

Followed by HV Kaltenborn and the news, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. 

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. Special D-Day broadcast. An all-music program featuring the Billy Mills Orchestra plus news bulletins.  

Followed by Bob Hope, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. The program originates from the Van Nuys Airdrome.  Bob has appropriate inspirational words with the singing of Francis Langford and the great music of the Stan Kenton Orchestra.

Then Columbia Presents Corwin, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago.  "Sandburg" ("An American Trilogy").  Charles Laughton stars.  A radio portrait of the poet as painted by his writings.

Followed by The Passing Parade with John Nesbitt, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. A look at a history class in the year 2044 as they study the ancient history of the 1944 invasion. 

Finally. The Ginny Sims Show, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. Ginny Simms sings, a wounded G.I. with a message to his wife, a U.S. Navy Commander describes how the wounded are treated, a chaplain from the Navy. 

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Westerns on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day

Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner as Paladin, originally broadcast June 5, 1960, 65 years ago, Apache Concerto. Paladin is sent to return a harmonium salesman and his lovely niece home, despite being captured by the bandit Chivaro.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 5, 1954, 71 years ago, Blacksmith.  Emil, a good-natured German blacksmith, is picked on by Gil Tallman...once too often!

Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 5, 1953, 72 years ago, On The Prod. Floyd Hunsacker needs a lawyer. The father of Paula, Floyd's fiancee, has accused him of cattle theft. Floyd's heading for a fall!

Followed by Challenge of the Yukon starring Paul Sutton as Sgt. Preston, originally broadcast June 5, 1949, 76 years ago, The Moose River Murder. A woman and her son buy furs from a couple of hombres who appear to be trappers, but are actually criminals planning to murder the woman and her son for money!

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 5, 1942, 83 years ago, Cedric Tries to Get a Date. Cedric wants to take Clarabelle to the party, but Gomer Bates has already asked her. 

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A Funny Wednesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then The Steve Allen Show, originally broadcast June 4, 1950, 75 years ago with guest Eve Arden. The Summer replacement for Our Miss Brooks.  Steve and Eve do a sketch portraying the happy home life of two married screen stars. 

Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast June 4, 1950, 75 years ago, George is Messy. Liz is concerned that George is a slob.

Then The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast June 4, 1947, 78 years ago, Morgan’s Around The World Listening Post. "Morgan's Around The World News." Some bad advice; "Jimmy Morgan, Hollywood Reporter."

Followed by Mr Ace and Jane starring Goodman and Jane Ace, originally broadcast June 4, 1948, 77 years ago, That’s No Lady, That’s My Wife. Mr. Ace is assigned by the advertising company where he works to prepare a radio program about a married couple where the husband is constantly upset by the ridiculous things his not-so-bright wife does. But the sponsor doesn't like it because he feels that nobody could be as dumb as the lady on the program. Or as Mr. Ace puts it, 'That is no lady, that's my wife'.

Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 4, 1942, 83 years ago, Robert Blevins is Killed!  Pine Ridge had it’s first loss in the war. 

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A Funny Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day

Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast June 3, 1951, 74 years ago, Miss Brooks takes over the First Aid Course.   Miss Brooks has to take over teaching Madison High's first aid course. But first, a test of her abilities.  

Followed by the news from 74 years ago, followed by The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast June 3, 1951, 74 years ago, The Cast sings the Commercial.  The last show of the season. Jack reads one of Mary's lines and cracks up the cast. Mahlon Merrick is introduced as the writer of all the singing commercials and music director of the program. The Sportsmen do not appear, so the rest of the cast sings the very clever commercial. Artie Auerbach is introduced as "Mr. Kitzel." Joseph Kearns is introduced as the vault keeper and one of the men from the Internal Revenue Department. Will Wright is the other tax man. Sheldon Leonard is introduced as the race track tout. 

Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast June 3, 1941, 84 years ago with guest Humphrey Bogart.  Bob and guest Humphrey Bogart do a prison drama. 

Followed by The Old Gold Comedy Theater hosted by Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast June 3, 1945, 80 years ago, Having a Wonderful Crime. A lawyer and two honeymooning friends are on the lam from a murder rap. The script is based on the RKO film of the same name

Finally, The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast June 3, 1960, 65 years ago, Is Bobby a Genius?

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A Funny Monday
First,  a look at this day in History.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast June 2, 1953, 72 years ago, Laughing Boy.   Irma's boss has purchased a race horse named, Laughing Boy.

Followed by the news from 72 years ago, then Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast June 2, 1953, 72 years ago with guest Jeff Chandler.  Dean, Jerry, and Jeff do a sketch on life on the reservation. 

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 2, 1942, 83 years ago, Uncle Dennis Disappears. Uncle Dennis is found, and actually mutters a few words on the air! 

Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast June 2, 1954, 71 years ago, The Secret Word is Clock. 

Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 2, 1942, 83 years ago, Store Full of Owls.  Abner has filled up the feed room with owls!

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Drama on a Sunday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 1, 1958, 67 years ago, Duel For A School Marm.  The new school marm is most popular with town residents, despite the fact that there are no children in town!

Followed by the news from 67 years ago, followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 1, 1958, 67 years ago, Rave Notice starring Vincent Price. A actor commits murder then mounts the greatest performance of his life in order to convince his jailers that he's insane. 

Then The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast June 1, 1955, 70 years ago, Gray Matter. One very smart crook is sidelined, but another crook is looking for a way out.  Seems he knows how to sideline tape recorded evidence with a powerful electro-magnet. 

Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast June 1, 1953, 72 years ago, The Tell Tale Heart.  A dramatization of the Edgar Allen Poe horror classic.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 1, 1942,  83 years ago, Old Eddards Sayings. Lum plans to sell Christmas cards, or is it carrying coals to Newcastle...or owls to Athens?

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A Dramatic Saturday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 31, 1945, 80 years ago, August Heat starring Ronald Coleman.  A very hot day finds strange predictions of the future starting to come true.

Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast May 31, 1948, 77 years ago, The Island in the Lake.  George visits the Shelby Friendship Club for a clue to the missing Mrs. Angela Phillistin, a lady with a past from exclusive Tuxedo Lake. 

Then The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast May 31, 1943, 82 years ago, Mr. Lincoln’s Wife starring Helen Hayes. The tragic personal story of Mary Todd Lincoln.

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 31, 1951, 74 years ago, The Big Bindle. Sergeant Friday pretends that he's from Phoenix. He goes undercover to crack a narcotics ring operating out of one of the nicest hotels in Los Angeles. 

Finally. A segment of the Orson Welles Almanac program, broadcast May 31, 1944, 81 years ago.  Welles parodies his role in the Suspense two-part program of Donovan’s Brain…wonder if this parody was why that was Welles last performance on Suspense?

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Espionage on this Friday with remembrances of Memorial Day

First a look at the events of the day

Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlan and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Camera Happy Crooks.  A movie company comes to a small town in Pennsylvania to re-enact a famous bank robbery. Even the mayor and the chief of police lend a hand.

Followed by This Is Your FBI, originally broadcast May 30, 1952, 73 years ago, The Larceny Express. Several cartons of wrist watches and nylons are stolen from a train. A sheriff is murdered while investigating the crime. 

Then The Green Hornet starring Al Hodge, originally broadcast May 30, 1939, 86 years ago, Words and Music. The Hornet ruins the act of a phony spiritualist - The Rajah - and an investment counselor named, Abbott.

Followed by Anthology, originally broadcast May 30, 1954, 71 years ago, Memorial Day 1954. A WNBC radio program with appearances via recording from Bing Crosby, Frank Lovejoy, and Agnes Moorehead. 

Finally, Against The Storm, originally broadcast May 30, 1941, 84 years ago, Memorial Day Memories. Memories in a Civil War graveyard.

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A Funny Thursday, and we remember Fred

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 29, 1952, 73 years ago, Sorting Through the Old Trunk. Memories in an old trunk conspire to get Jim in a swimming race with the father of one of Bud’s classmates. But when Jim bows out to go to the fair, the race gets moved from the YMCA to the Fair!

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 29, 1949, 76 years ago, Jot ‘em Down Store Has Big Spring Clearance Sale.  The sudden need for $200 cash prompts a spring clearance sale at the Jot 'Em Down store.

Then Biography in Sound, originally broadcast May 29, 1956, 69 years ago, A Portrait of Fred Allen. The life story of the famous radio humorist. 

Finally. Vic and Sade, originally broadcast May 29, 1940, 85 years ago, Nicer the Goader.   Rush has been fighting with Nicer Scott...and with good reason!

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