Two + hours of comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 10, 1940, 84 years ago, Mr. Benny Goes to Washington. Jack announces that it's Don Wilson's seventeenth anniversary in radio. The cast does, "Mr. Benny Goes To Washington."

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 10, 1949, 75 years ago, A Sam Shovel Mystery. Costello's been working for the Red Cross, then went to a Lana Turner movie. Costello tells an income tax joke. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Strip-Tease Dancer Who Was Arrested For Income Tax Fraud," or, "She Took Off Too Much For Entertainment."

Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Victoria’s New Review. Mrs. Hall's old theatrical partner invites her to play the lead in a new Broadway production.

Followed by a brief look at the news of March 10, 1950, then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Women’s Rights Part 2. While Lucille and Iris look for jobs, George and Rudolph stay home and take care of the house.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 10, 1942, 82 years ago, Cedric’s Sudden Money. From where is Cedric getting all his money?

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast March 9, 1954, 70 years ago, Incident In a Bar. The vice-president of an insurance company confesses to an inebriated Rocky that he has strangled his blonde girlfriend.

Followed by Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast March 9, 1955, 69 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!

Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 9, 1958, 66 years ago, The Claim Jumpers. A widow has only a week to get a claim-jumper off her property, or she'll lose it all. The claim-jumper has problems of his own!

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 9, 1958, 66 years ago, Laughing Gas. The Marsh Boys break up a laughing gas show when one of them is made a fool of.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 9, 1942, 82 years ago, Wearing Diogenes Clothes. Lum is wearing Diogenes' suit. Cedric wants a new bicycle...he seems to have a lot of money!

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 8, 1949, 75 years ago, The Crooked Eye. An expose of the fake detective racket. A crooked private eye tries to blackmail a client, then beats him almost to death. The "detective" then murders his girlfriend and threatens to do the same to Lorelei!

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Laugh. A thoroughly rotten louse cheats lonely women by promising to marry them.

Then Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast March 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Murderous Junkman. A Mexican is found dead in the city dump...killed by a shotgun blast.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast March 8, 1955, 69 years ago, Nobody Ever Quits starring Tom McKee. It's a snowy night atop a mountain, and the leader of the old gang is coming to get the guy who went straight.

Finally Captain Midnight, originally broadcast March 8, 1940, 84 years ago, Midnight Message. Capt. Midnight vs. Ivan Shark by radio!

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Duffy’s Tavern starring Ed Gardner as Archie, originally broadcast March 7, 1944, 80 years ago. Archie is working on his income tax return, when in walks Colonel Stoopnagle. He has just invented "The Reducinagle," which reduces one's income tax by eighty-percent!

Followed by The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast March 7, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Judy Garland. The cast does a spy skit in search of "Ratface." Judy has a crush on Bob Hope.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast March 7, 1949, 75 years ago. Al wins $500 on a horse; enough money to marry Irma. Irma hesitates when her friend Amber suggests that Irma test Al's love.

Followed by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast March 7, 1952, 72 years ago with guest Corrine Calvert. A sketch about tax time. A domestic drama involving a French maid.

Finally The Alan Young Show, originally broadcast March 7, 1947, 77 years ago. There's going to be a new car awarded at a charity masquerade, and Alan could sure use a new car!.

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Two + hours of Westerns and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 6, 1960, 64 years ago, Somebody Out There Hates Me. Tejada, a Mexican badman, is out to kill Paladin after spending eight years in jail.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 6, 1960, 64 years ago, Blood Money. Joe Harp is a likable fellow who turns out to have a price on his head. Harry Speener has been helped by Joe, but isn't very grateful.

Then The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast March 6, 1938, 86 years ago, The Bride of Death. The Shadow tries to prevent a human sacrifice after a minister and ten parishioners are killed by "The Prophet," a villian who can't die.

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast March 6, 1950, 74 years ago, Wire Spool. Steve Mitchell is sent to San Diego to try to recover a spool of wire on which is recorded a threat to world security. The trail leads to a bumpy bus ride in Latin America!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 6, 1942, Lum and Cedric in Charge. Diogenes has left Lum in charge of his pamphlet operation, but he seems to have told Cedric the same thing! Diogenes also seems to have forgotten to pay his landlady.

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Whistler, originally broadcast March 5, 1950, 74 years ago, The Chinese Elephant Puzzle. A wooden puzzle, filled with diamonds, proves a most elusive prize.

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast March 5, 1935, 89 years ago, Undercover Woman. A female undercover agent for the narcotics squad has been found dead.

Then Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast March 5, 1947, 77 years ago, Party to Murder. A crook and two sisters murder an engineer from out of town.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Readick, originally broadcast March 5, 1961, 63 years ago, The Morning After Matter. Even though an ex-millionaire disappeared seven years ago, Johnny only has a few days to find him!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 5, 1942, Conversation with the detective. Diogenes seems quite upset to learn that Lum was talking to a detective. He announces that he's leaving town immediately!

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Ford Theater, originally broadcast March 4, 1949, 75 years ago, The Horn Blows at Midnight starring Jack Benny. The beautiful and funny story of a junior grade angel with a brief but important task on the Earth.

Followed by The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast March 4, 1956, 68 years ago. Charlie helps Carol Richards with her taxes and both wind up fugitives from the FBI, Effie Clinker discusses health, guest is Dr. Armour (a writer of humor), Professor Kirkwood explains his housebreaking kit.

Then The Adventures of Archie Andrews, originally broadcast March 4, 1950, 74 years ago, Archie is Missing! Archie is missing, and no one seems to be able find him!

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast March 3, 1950, 74 years ago, The Paleface starring Bob Hope and Jane Russell. A western comedy lightly adapted from the 1948 film.

Followed by a brief look at the headlines of the day, then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 3, 1950, 74 years ago. Women’s Rights. The battle of the sexes with Liz and Iris wanting equal rights. The boys take it a bit too far.

Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast March 3, 1950, 74 years ago, Merton Savadas. Fifteen-year-old genius Merton Sevada is in love...with Mrs. Hall!

Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast March 3, 1948, 76 years ago, Flying Lessons. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take flying lessons.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 3, 1942, 82 years ago, License Plate Mysteriously Returned. Mousy has seen Diogenes late at night again. There are strange goings on! Cedric's license plates have been returned.

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Jack’s Song. The program originates from Palm Springs, California. A famous quartet of guests sing Jack's song, "When You Say I Beg Your Pardon, Then I'll Come Back To You."

Followed by a brief look at the headlines of the day, then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Frankie is not going to Vegas with Phil. Phil and Alice are going to Las Vegas, and Remley is not going along with them.

Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 2, 1943, 81 years ago, Playing Carnegie Hall. 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 The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast March 2, 1947, 77 years ago, Thorny’s Gift. Neighbor Thorny asks Ozzie to hold onto his wife’s gift. Harriet thinks the gift is for her.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 2, 1942, 82 years ago, License Plate Stolen. Nobody has seen Cedric today, because he's been arrested and is in jail for driving without his license plates. They were stolen!

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 1, 1955, 69 years ago, The Screaming Woman by Ray Bradbury and starring Sherry Jackson. A couple of kids hear a screaming woman, who is buried alive!

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 1, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Want. The search for a "George Richmond" leads to a killer of cops who always takes cabs.

Then following a brief look at the headlines of the day, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, also originally broadcast March 1, 1953, 71 years ago, Behold a Corpse. There's a familiar saying which goes...give a rogue enough rope and he'll hang himself. The theory holds fine except in one instance, what if the chap doling out the rope happens to be the hangman?

Followed by Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast March 1, 1948, 76 years ago, Sketch for a Screenplay. A movie about the war, and all too real!

Finally Captain Midnight, originally broadcast March 1, 1940, 84 years ago, Secret Airfield. Ivan Shark's plan becomes clear...but first a telegram to Capt. Midnight! Steve is played by Stacy Harris this episode. This is an episode that was syndicated by WGN in Chicago before it went national.

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