An hour of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. (Note that today's show was recorded prior to the passing of Suzanne Somers. ) Then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye show from October 16, 1953, 70 years ago, The Barbells of Scotland, or Who Put The Muscle In Mr. Harris' Bustle? A set of weights and a derrick to lift them, play havoc with the Harris household. Followed by Philco Radio Time starring Bing Crosby, originally broadcast October 16, 1946, 77 years ago with guest star Bob Hope. The first show of the series. And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 16, 1941, 82 years ago, Miss Fredericks dating. While Lum is recovering from his non-broken leg, others are courting Miss Fredericks.

An hour of ComedyFirst, a look at this date in history. (Note that today's show was recorded prior to the passing of Suzanne Somers. )Then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye show from October 16, 1953, 70 years ago, The Barbells of Scotland, or Who Put The Muscle In Mr. Harris' Bustle? A set of weights and a derrick to lift them, play havoc with the Harris household. Followed by Philco Radio Time starring Bing Crosby, originally broadcast October 16, 1946, 77 years ago with guest star Bob Hope. The first show of the series. And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 16, 1941, 82 years ago, Miss Fredericks dating. While Lum is recovering from his non-broken leg, others are courting Miss Fredericks.

An hour of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. (Note that today's show was recorded prior to the passing of Suzanne Somers. ) Then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye show from October 16, 1953, 70 years ago, The Barbells of Scotland, or Who Put The Muscle In Mr. Harris' Bustle? A set of weights and a derrick to lift them, play havoc with the Harris household. Followed by Philco Radio Time starring Bing Crosby, originally broadcast October 16, 1946, 77 years ago with guest star Bob Hope. The first show of the series. And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 16, 1941, 82 years ago, Miss Fredericks dating. While Lum is recovering from his non-broken leg, others are courting Miss Fredericks.

ClassicRadio for October 16, 2023 - Barbells, Bing and Bob, and Broken Legs

Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history, including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past. Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!

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Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history, including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!

Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history, including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past. Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!

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