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Rainy Day Activity (Aired March 25, 1954)

Father Knows Best, a family comedy of the 1950s, is perhaps more important for what it has come to represent than for what it actually was. In essence, the series was one of a slew of middle-class family sitcoms in which moms were moms, kids were kids, and fathers knew best. Today, many critics view it, at best, as high camp fun, and, at worst, as part of what critic David Marc once labeled the "Aryan melodramas" of the 1950s and 1960s. The brainchild of series star Robert Young, who played insurance salesman Jim Anderson, and producer Eugene B. Rodney, Father Knows Best first debuted as a radio sitcom in 1949.The series began August 25, 1949, on NBC Radio. Set in the Midwest, it starred Robert Young as General Insurance agent Jim Anderson. His wife Margaret was first portrayed by June Whitley and later by Jean Vander Pyl. The Anderson children were Betty (Rhoda Williams), Bud (Ted Donaldson) and Kathy (Norma Jean Nillson). Others in the cast were Eleanor Audley, Herb Vigran and Sam Edwards. Sponsored through most of its run by General Foods, the series was heard Thursday evenings on NBC until March 25, 1954.

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"Special Guest Harpo Marx" (Aired May 9, 1946)

Burns and Allen were an American comedy duo consisting of George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen.Burns wrote most of the material, and played the straight man. Allen played a silly, addleheaded woman. Both attributed their success to the other, to the ends of their lives. Early on, the team had played the opposite roles until they noticed that the audience was laughing at Gracie's straight lines, so they made the change. Burns and Allen developed their popular routine over more than three decades of stage, radio, film, and television. Historians of popular culture have often stated that Allen was a brilliant comedian, whose entire career consisted of engaging in dialogues of "illogical logic" that left her verbal opponents dazed and confused, and her audiences in stitches. During a typical 23-minute episode of the Burns and Allen show, the vast majority of the dialogue and speaking parts were written for Allen, who was credited with having the genius to deliver her lengthy diatribes in a fashion that made it look as though she was making her arguments up on the spot. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group and The Digital Deli.

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May 9, 1946. NBC network. Sponsored by: Maxwell House Coffee, Jell-O Pudding. Gracie's planning to write a newspaper column about national affairs. "Special Guest Harpo Marx" is going to be her assistant (he's heard whistling and honking, not talking of course). Harp also plays, "Stardust." George Burns, Gracie Allen, Bill Goodwin, Meredith Willson and His Orchestra, Mel Blanc, Harpo Marx. 30:14. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

Cat is reunited with family after donating couch to charity..... cars driven by fish..... Plus the latest national weather forecast, All-the-News That Could Be-But Isn't, the CBS World News Roundup, Today-in-History, the Comedy Coffee Break, Celebrity Birthdays, the Top 5 List and of course - MUSIC.

Learn about a very smart rat.... Woman gets new kidney at a Target parking lot.... so long to rock 'n' roll pioneer Ronnie Spector. Plus the latest national weather forecast, All-the-News That Could Be-But Isn't, the CBS World News Roundup, Today-in-History, Celebrity Birthdays, the Top 5 List and of course - MUSIC.

Pokemon Go Caused Two LAPD Officers To Ignore A Robbery In Progress.... Man arrested for stealing metal bleachers and dragging them with his car.... Rachel Balkovec could make Joe give up his loyalty to the KC Royals.

Honda/Acura models hit by Y2K22 bug.... Government stats show 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November..... Don't worry, there is a TOP 5 List today.

Plus the latest national weather forecast, All-the-News That Could Be-But Isn't, the CBS World News Roundup, Today-in-History, Celebrity Birthdays, the Top 5 List and of course - MUSIC.

So long Bob Saget..... Jerk boss who paid former employee in pennies is now in trouble with the Feds.... Virtual Reality Goggles for cattle.....

Plus the latest national weather forecast, All-the-News That Could Be-But Isn't, the CBS World News Roundup, Today-in-History, Celebrity Birthdays, the Top 5 List and of course - MUSIC.

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Boxcars711 Overnight Western "The Roy Rogers Show"

Sid Kenyon Rustlers (Aired April 4, 1952)

Roy Rogers, born Leonard Franklin Slye (November 5, 1911 – July 6, 1998), was an American singer and cowboy actor, as well as the namesake of the Roy Rogers Restaurants chain. He and his wife Dale Evans, his golden palomino Trigger, and his German Shepherd dog, Bullet, were featured in over one hundred movies and The Roy Rogers Show. The show ran on radio for nine years before moving to television from 1951 through 1957. His productions usually featured a sidekick, often either Pat Brady, (who drove a jeep called "Nellybelle") or the crotchety George "Gabby" Hayes. Roy's nickname was "King of the Cowboys". Dale's nickname was "Queen of the West."

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April 4, 1952. "Sid Kenyon Rustlers" - NBC network. Sponsored by: Post Cereals (pop-out trading cards premium). Lefty Roberts has returned to Paradise Valley with evil intentions. What's wrong with Lefty? Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Pat Brady, Art Rush (producer), Fran Van Hartesfeldt (writer, director), Milton Charles (music). 31:10. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

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The Royal Purple Scooter (Aired January 23, 1955)

Abbott Mysteries was a comedy-mystery radio program adapted from the novels of Frances Crane (1896-1981). Initially a summer replacement for Quick As a Flash, the series was heard on Mutual and NBC between the years 1945 and 1955. The Mutual series, sponsored by Helbros Watches, debuted June 10, 1945, airing Sundays at 6pm. Scripts were by Howard Merrill and Ed Adamson in the lighthearted tradition of Mr. and Mrs. North. Julie Stevens and Charles Webster starred as Jean and Pat Abbott, a San Francisco married couple who solved murder mysteries. In the supporting cast were Jean Ellyn, Sydney Slon and Luis Van Rooten. Moving to 5:30pm in 1946, Les Tremayne and Alice Reinheart took over the roles until the end of the series on August 31, 1947.

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January 23, 1955. Program #1. NBC network origination, AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Royal Purple Scooter". Les Damon, Claudia Morgan, Ann Corio, Mandel Kramer, Frances Crane (creator), David Pfeffer, Howard Merrill (writer), Dewey Bergman (composer, conductor), Bernard L. Schubert (producer), Ted Lloyd (producer), Harry Frazee (director, recordist), Roger Tuttle (announcer). 30:01. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.

(historical note: this is the first LIVE night time episode of this podcast.) Woman finds tampon in boyfriend's room, and calls Tampax to find out when it was manufactured.... Chinese rents $16,000 worth of drones to celebrate her dogs 10th birthday.....

Plus the latest national weather forecast, All-the-News That Could Be-But Isn't, the CBS World News Roundup, Today-in-History, Celebrity Birthdays, the Comedy Coffee Break, the Top 5 List and of course - MUSIC.

Bad Company - Can't Get Enough (OF Your Love)

Smash Mouth - Can't Get Enough Of You Baby

Eric Clapton - Old Love

Nick Lowe - I Love the Sound of Breaking Glass

Ray Charles - I've Got A Woman

Fleetwood Mac - Gold Dust Woman

(Add wx, Chickenman & PSAs)

Electric Light Orchestra - Evil Woman

Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun

Elvis Presley - Hound Dog

Little Richard - Good Golly Miss Molly

The Everly Brothers - Bye, Bye Love

Fats Domino - I'm Ready

(break) @ 1hour mark

Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger (LIVE)

Night Moves - Bob Seger (LIVE)

Van Halen - Dancing in the Streets

The Rolling Stones - Street Fighting Man (LIVE)

The Rolling Stones - Miss You (LIVE)

Creedence Clearwater Revival - I Heard It Through The Grapevine

The Kingsmen - Louie, Louie

Eddie Money - Take Me Home Tonight

ZZ Top - Waitin' For the Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago

I'm Alright - Kenny Loggins

Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen

Woman who sold farts in jar retires after being hospitalized.... Kim Jong-un's dad invented burritos North Korea bizarrely claims.... Best/Worst Cities to Get/Stay In Shape.

Plus the latest national weather forecast, All-the-News That Could Be-But Isn't, the CBS World News Roundup, Today-in-History, Celebrity Birthdays, the Top 5 List and of course - MUSIC.

Missouri Governor Parsons continues to prove he's an idiot.... Learn about a set of twins born in separate years/months/days/hours..... Nearly 75% of college grads will go flat broke after they gradated from college/university. Plus the latest national weather forecast, All-the-News That Could Be-But Isn't, the CBS World News Roundup, Today-in-History, Celebrity Birthdays, the Top 5 List and of course - MUSIC.