An hour of Comedy.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Stan Freberg Show from October 6, 1957, 66 years ago, Werewolves. "Cocktails For Two," "Gray Flannel Hat Full Of Teenage Werewolves," a great story about a werewolf who changes into a horrible monster in the daylight (an advertising executive).

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 6, 1946, 77 years ago, The World Series. Jack wants to listen to the World Series on the radio. Seems easy, doesn’t it? But it never is...

And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 6, 1941, 82 years ago, The Correspondence School. Plans to hire Squire Skimp to drum up new business for the store are under consideration. The salesmanship book is abandoned.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast October 5, 1952, 71 years ago, The Big Jolt. A drunken teenager and a riot in chemistry class leads Friday and Smith to a bar and hangout for kids.

A look at the news from October 5, 1952

Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis as Henry, originally broadcast October 5, 1952, 71 years ago, Class Debt Chairman. Can Henry be trusted in the barber shop? Three times?

And the fifth episode of Phyl Coe Mysteries from October 5, 1937, 86 years ago. Murder on the high seas, Phyl Coe solves the briny crime. Bud Collyer and Peggy Allenby stars.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Battle of the Sexes, Originally broadcast October 4, 1938, 85 years ago. An early quiz show hosted by Julia Sanderson and Frank Crumit. This show, as quoted by the producers, as "designed to prove once and for all" which gender was smarter. Crumit was captain of the male team, while Sanderson was the captain of the female team.

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 3, 1937, 86 years ago, Supervisor of the State Fair. Molly talks Fibber into attending the State Fair. He winds up becoming the fair's supervisor.

And an episode of Claudia, originally broadcast October 4, 1948, 75 years ago. Why is David coming home from the hospital?

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast October 3, 1948, 75 years ago. The first show of the series sponsored by Rexall. Phil and Alice go to sign their contract with Rexall. Phil sings, "You Can't Do Wrong Doing Right."

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 3, 1954, 69 years ago, The Garden of Evil. Jack recalls his days in vaudeville and early years in radio! The cast does "The Garden Of Evil," a satire of the Mexican adventure film. Mel Blanc does a fine "Sy?, Si!" routine. The Sportsmen do a parody of "Blue Skies" called "Blue Eyes." The program was recorded September 4, 1954, and this is the master of that broadcast before editing.

And an episode of Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 3, 1941, 82 years ago, Getting rid of the sales book. The salesmanship book has been burned and the next great experiment is a second-hand adding machine.

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An hour of Comedy.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 2, 1945, 78 years ago, Welcoming LaTrivia Home from the Pacific. The first show of the season. The whole town is down at the railroad station to greet Mayor La Trivia who is returning from the war. Gale Gordon returns to the program after his military service.

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 2, 1946, 77 years ago, Lelia’s Wedding Invitation. Leila announces her marriage...and not to the water commissioner!

And an episode of Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 2, 1941, 82 years ago, The Various Sales Methods. The boys continue to study their book on salesmanship, while they continue to lose all their customers.

An hour of Western adventure.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Lone Ranger starring Brace Beemer, originally broadcast October 1, 1941, 82 years ago, House and Home. Lem Dawson claims ownership of the land Jeff Carruthers has homesteaded and on which he is building a house.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 1, 1955, 68 years ago, The Barton Boy. The baggage clerk aboard the train to Dodge has been killed and $20,000 has been stolen. Young Billy Barton has also been shot, but he can identify the killer's voice...and the killer knows it!

And an episode of Claudia sponsored by Coca-Cola, originally broadcast October 1, 1948, 75 years ago. David's still in the hospital...and he won't enjoy it.

The final day of the Golden Age of Radio, 61 years ago today.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast 61 years ago, September 30, 1962, The Tip Off Matter. A convict in the state prison is about to die. He has a final "thank you" for Johnny for helping his kid brother get a start in life. There's still the matter of $100,000 from the convict's last safe robbery. The last show of the series.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, 61 years ago, Devilstone. An Irishman goes to investigate his haunted house, with unexpected results. The last show of the series.

And an episode of Claudia sponsored by Coca-Cola, originally broadcast September 30, 1948, 75 years ago. . Putting in a ventilation system for David's cow.

An Hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast September 29, 1946, 77 years ago. The first show of the season. Jack is annoyed that both Phil and Dennis each have their own radio shows.

Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 66 years ago. How to fix a leaky faucet, a Hollywood labor leader, Ssshhh--boom.

And the first episode of Claudia sponsored by Coca-Cola, originally broadcast September 29, 1947, 76 years ago.

An Hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Jack Parr Show, originally broadcast September 28, 1947, 76 years ago. "Jack Paar's Report To Consumers:" Hair Tonics. "Uncle Jack's Club For The Kiddies." A look at the post office. The last show of the series.

Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis as Henry Aldich originally broadcast September 28, 1952, 71 years ago, He-Man or Mouse. Henry feels the need to develop muscles and brawn, and gets into a complicated situation trying to retrieve an embarrassing letter.

And an episode of Phyl Coe Mysteries, originally broadcast September 28, 1937, 87 years ago, Murder In The Sky. A murderer strikes on a airliner carrying six passengers, high in the sky. Phyl Coe brings the killer to earth. Bud Collyer and Peggy Allenby star.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 27, 1949, 74 years ago, The Case Of The Visiting Vultures. The trail of big time bootleggers starts with a small tavern in backwoods Mississippi and leads to the Chicago lakefront.

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast September 27, 1950, 73 years ago. Steve flies to Sonoma in South America to keep two countries from going to war with each other. An envelope of important letters disappears during a peace conference.
And Comedy with Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 27, 1935, 88 years ago, Squire returns for trial.