Two hours of Laughs

First a look at this day in History.

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 72 years ago, Andy’s Wedding Plans. Andy meets Theresa Thompkins at night school and soon becomes engaged. Lightnin' mixes up the wedding invitations and all of Andy's old girlfriends get invited! Even Miss Blue appears to have a chat with Theresa. Abigail Thompson and Madame Queen complicate the situation.

Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast December 9, 1950, 73 years ago. Liz is a contestant on a quiz show and wins $500...if she can cash a check within 25 minutes.

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 9, 1945, 78 years ago, Opera Committee. Gildersleeve becomes head of the opera committee, but who will be the chief patroness? Gildy plugs his new story-telling phono records.

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 72 years ago, Palm Springs Murder Mystery. The program originates from Palm Springs, California. The cast does the funny, "Palm Springs Murder Mystery." The Guadalajara Trio sings Jack's new song, "When You Say I Beg Your Pardon, Then I'll Come Back To You."

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 9, 1941, 82 years ago, To Mena for Bread Orders. Lum has gone to the county seat to sell the products of the bakery.

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Two hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast December 8, 1949, 74 years ago, Alias Nick Beal starring Broderick Crawford and Ray Milland. An adaptation of the 1949 American film noir mystery film retelling of the Faust myth in which Milland starred as Nick Beal (The Devil) attempting to corrupt an honest district attorney.

Followed by Dragnet, originally broadcast December 8, 1953, 70 years ago, The Big Pick. A man loses his life savings to pickpockets.

Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast December 8, 1950, 73 years ago, The Case of the Impolite Corpse. An advertising executive, hated by everyone, is found shot, from a strange position.

Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast December 8, 1945, 78 years ago, The Case of Blackie Thompson. The story of bank-robber Blackie Thompson, and his all-too-loyal girlfriend, Lila.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 8, 1941, 82 years ago, Lum Invents Prune Bread.

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A super-sized edition of our podcast in remembrance of this date 82 years ago.

First, a look at this date in history with a news broadcast from that date.

Then the Gulf Screen Guild Theater, Between Americans starring Orson Welles. A sound portrait of our country written by Norman Corwin.

Followed by commentary from HV Kaltenborn

Then The Charlie McCarthy Show. The program originates at Fort Ord, California. Charlie has shot Mortimer out at the rifle range. Abbott tries to help Costello fill out an Army questionnaire, a funny routine. Guest Judy Garland sings, "Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart." Judy and Charlie have started a Christmas shopping service.
Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary. Cousin Octavia has come for a visit, leaving behind her obnoxious daughter Barbara Ann...a little monster!

Then The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. A mysterious lodger (or two?), strange messages in the "agony columns" and a surprising conclusion punctuated with a corpse and a beautiful woman.

Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, The Island of Death. When in Haiti, "voodoo unto others as you would have them voodoo unto you!"

And The Jack Benny Show. The cast does, "Dr. Hyde and Mr. Jekyll." Rochester is reluctant to take care of Carmichael the Bear.

Warning: Many of these shows are not of good quality. I present these shows so you can see how entertainers kept up a stiff upper lip during what was a traumatic time.

Two hours of Crime

First, a look at this date in history.

Then This is your FBI, originally broadcast December 6, 1946, 77 years ago, Operation Rhumba. In wartime, a scientist working in South America is pushed in front of a racing car by an old woman who steals his briefcase. The woman is part of a German spy ring.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast December 6, 1955, 68 years ago, When the Bough Breaks. Tensions mount between newlyweds after the bride is acquitted of murdering her grandfather. Virginia Gregg and Stacy Harris star.

Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast December 6, 1947, 76 years ago, The Case of the Supersonic Safecrackers. The Russ Enfield gang uses new-fangled "walkie-talkies" to commit "scientific" burglaries."

Followed by The Challenge of the Yukon, originally broadcast December 6, 1950, 73 years ago, Indian Sign. A man is found shot dead in the house of a brother and sister. They claim they didn’t do it. They run away and straight into an Indian attack.

Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 6, 1954, 69 years ago, The Timex of their Lives. There's going to be a party thrown by Knucklehead Swayze for his cousin, newscaster John Cameron Swayze, who actually appears on the program. Fibber doesn't seem to have been invited!

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A mixed bag of Comedy, Drama, and Western adventure.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 5, 1954, 69 years ago, Christmas Shopping. Jack goes Christmas shopping for oil paints for Don Wilson. Guess who the salesman is?

Followed by Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 86 years ago, The Blind Boy. The story of a blind boy and an attempted suicide. The story was later chosen by the CBS network as, "The Dramatic High Spot Of The Week." The program originates from New York City. The script was recreated (with Jean Hersholt) on December 12th on, "The People's Choice.".

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 5, 1953, 70 years ago, The Lamb. Lew Madellon is the fastest gunfighter in Colorado Territory. When he comes to Dodge, so does Ab Fisher.

Followed by The Hallmark Hall of Fame with host Edward Arnold, originally broadcast December 5, 1954, 69 years ago, Wyatt Earp, Marshall of Kansas. The story of the samous Marshall, portrayed by William Conrad and assisted by Parley Baer.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 5, 1941, 82 years ago, Putting up the Stovepipe. Abner installs a stovepipe for the new bakery; the hard way!

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Two hours of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 4, 1938, 85 years ago, Murder at the Movies. The program originates from New York City. The cast does, "Murder At The Movies." Jack mentions Fred Allen and the feud continues.

Followed by the Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 4, 1946, 77 years ago, Sponsor an Orphan. The Jolly Boys adopt an eight-month-old baby girl.

Then The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast December 4, 1948, 75 years ago, Job at the Drugstore. . Archie gets a job in Fudd's Drugstore to earn some Christmas money. He manages to set the science of Pharmacy back to the days of the alchemists.

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 4, 1947, 76 years ago, Gracie wants Bing Crosby to Retire. Will George convince guest Bing Crosby to retire so he can take over his career?.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 4, 1941, 82 years ago, Cedric brings Lum a stove to use. While Grandpa is still spouting facts from the almanac, Cedric delivers Lum's stove to start the bakery.

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Two hours of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast December 3, 1947, 76 years ago, with guest Charles Boyer. The whole cast does "Cyrano de Bergerac" with guess-who playing the long nosed Cyrano.

Followed by the Phil Harris and Alice Faye show, originally broadcast December 3, 1950, 73 years ago, What is “The Thing”? Remley the babysitter finds one baby too many! Alice sings, "If I Were A Bell." The Harris' "daughters" sing, "The Thing," Phil's big record hit, but with new lyrics.

Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast December 3, 1939, 84 years ago with guest Maureen O’Hara. Charlie has started a Christmas shopping service. Guest Maureen O'Hara, John Archer and Charlotte Treadway appear in, "Rendezvous With Tomorrow," by Hilda Lawrence. Arthur Treacher appears as the perfect butler, who is now a "swingster." He sings, "A Tisket, A Tasket." Charlie and Maureen do a scene from, "Jamaica Inn...Long Island."

Followed by the Old Gold Comedy Theater hosted by Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast December 3, 1944, 79 years ago, Take a Letter Darling. Girl hires boy in the advertising business. She's beautiful and he's a hunk. She's a sharp businesswoman, he's an artist who hates the world of business.

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Two hours of Crime and drama

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast December 2, 1938, 85 years ago, Blind Man’s Bluff. A robbery has taken place, but thieves fall out.

Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast December 2, 1953, 70 years ago, If a Body Need a Body, Just Call Burke and Hare. Two gents of old Scotland supply dead bodies on demand for the medical profession. Business is very good!

Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast December 2, 1950, 73 years ago, The Empty Matchbook. A Civil-war era map is stolen from a southern plentation by a known international criminal claiming to be writing a book on the battle of Fredericksburg.

Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast December 2, 1949, 74 years ago, All My Sons starring Edward G Robinson. A man's family turns against him when it's discovered he was responsible for shipping airplane parts that were faulty, and then let his partner take the blame.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 2, 1941, 82 years ago, Lum to open a bakery. As Lum gets the idea to start his own bakery, Grandpa has discovered the pleasures of the almanac in the store's library.

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Two hours of Crime and drama

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast December 1, 1950, 73 years ago, The Case of the Brave Rabbit. What is the connection between an illegal gambling den and a rabbit farm? What clue does a dead rabbit give Mr. Wolfe to a murder in the hutch?

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 1, 1953, 70 years ago, The Big Odd. A furniture truck has been hijacked and the driver kidnapped.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast December 1, 1942, 81 years ago, The Bride Vanishes. A haunted balcony in an Italian villa encourages a madman to try a second murder.

Followed by Lights Out with Arch Oboler, originally broadcast December 1, 1942, 81 years ago, The Story of Mr Maggs. A bargain at an auction is a trunk full of horror.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 1, 1941, 82 years ago, The Story of Pinky Winky. Lum and Cedric are enjoying one of the books from the Jot 'Em Down Store's new library. Lum reads, "The story of Pinky Winky."

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Two hours of Comedies

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 30, 1952, 71 years ago, Henry’s Father is Sick. Henry's father is sick. That’s causing quite the hubub in the house.

Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast November 30, 1947, 76 years ago with guest Edward Everett Horton. Charlie's raising rabbits. Mortimer Snerd has a cold...or is that pepper he's carrying? Edgar takes Charlie to a psychiatrist...it's guest Edward Everett Horton!

Then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast November 30, 1947, 76 years ago, Phil’s Hobby. After Phil falls out of a tree, he's encouraged to take up crocheting. However, he winds up with an electric train set.

Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast November 30, 1949, 74 years ago, The Secret Word is Window. The first contestant is Henrietta Adair (a spinster). One of the contestants is the godson of the original "Trader Horn."

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 30, 1948, 75 years ago, The Great Dane Debate.
Claudia had gone to New York without telling David. There's a Great Dane in the future.

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