Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Comedy on a Monday First a look at the events of the day Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast June 9, 1944, 81 years ago, Shirt Tail. The start of the program is delayed for D-Day bulletins (Communique #8) and invasion news (four and a half minutes). The case of Andy and the Comfy Collar Shirt Company. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast June 9, 1946, 79 years ago, 4th of July Picnic. Gildersleeve recalls a Fourth of July picnic held by The Jolly Boys, at which they sang, "In The Good Old Summertime." Then The Eddie Cantor Show, originally broadcast June 9, 1943, 82 years ago. It's Cantor's twenty-ninth wedding anniversary. Helping him celebrate are guests: Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, and Groucho Marx. Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast June 9, 1950, 75 years ago, The Party. Joe Randolph is throwing a party. But not an ordinary party. It’s a Come As You Are party. Ozzie is bound and determined to look good when the call for the party comes. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 9, 1942, 83 years ago, Greeting Card Verses. The Edwards and Edwards Publishing Company has hired Mousey Gray as staff poet for the Greeting Card division. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at this day in History. Then Town Hall Tonight with Fred Allen, originally broadcast June 8, 1938, 86 years ago, Satire on Song Writers. Fred interviews "actors" about the coming summer stock season. People You Didn't Expect To Meet: Ray Smith, a hunting and fishing guide from upstate New York. Ed Albany: "The Human Echo" performs. Followed by the Judy Canova Show, originally broadcast June 8, 1946, 79 years ago, Judy prepares for a Game Show. Then The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast June 8, 1946, 79 years ago, The Bread Shortage. Riley finds himself in the black market bread business. Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 8, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum's English State of Mind. While they're in the greeting card business, the boys compose a graduation card for Grandpappy Spears. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Our salute to Radio the day after D-Day, 1944, 81 years ago First a look at the events of the day Then Orson Welles Almanac, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Orson Welles introduces and performs in a portrait of the home front during the invasion. Followed by Vic and Sade, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Sade is playing hooky from work, Uncle Fletcher is going to have his shoelaces changed...he uses the Cincinnati Overhand Triple Lock. Then The Guiding Light, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. An invasion sermon in five points. Followed by Ma Perkins, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Did Gary steal the $32,000? Evie tries to convince Faye that maybe he is guilty. Then Pepper Young’s Family, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Carter is going back overseas and Peggy is very upset. Followed by Mary Noble, Backstage Wife, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Who are the prowlers in the garage? Finally, Front Page Farrell, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. David is helping the Professor, who feels that people are following him. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Our salute to Radio on D-Day, 1944, 81 years ago First, a look at this day in History. Then The Red Skelton Show, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. A mostly music program to salute Red’s leaving. He had been drafted into the Army. Junior prays for D-Day. Ozzie Nelson and his orchestra handle most of the entertainment. Fibber McGee and Molly come in to wish Red best of luck, but they get cut off before they can speak. Followed by HV Kaltenborn and the news, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. Special D-Day broadcast. An all-music program featuring the Billy Mills Orchestra plus news bulletins. Followed by Bob Hope, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. The program originates from the Van Nuys Airdrome. Bob has appropriate inspirational words with the singing of Francis Langford and the great music of the Stan Kenton Orchestra. Then Columbia Presents Corwin, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. "Sandburg" ("An American Trilogy"). Charles Laughton stars. A radio portrait of the poet as painted by his writings. Followed by The Passing Parade with John Nesbitt, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. A look at a history class in the year 2044 as they study the ancient history of the 1944 invasion. Finally. The Ginny Sims Show, originally broadcast June 6, 1944, 81 years ago. Ginny Simms sings, a wounded G.I. with a message to his wife, a U.S. Navy Commander describes how the wounded are treated, a chaplain from the Navy. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Westerns on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner as Paladin, originally broadcast June 5, 1960, 65 years ago, Apache Concerto. Paladin is sent to return a harmonium salesman and his lovely niece home, despite being captured by the bandit Chivaro. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 5, 1954, 71 years ago, Blacksmith. Emil, a good-natured German blacksmith, is picked on by Gil Tallman...once too often! Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 5, 1953, 72 years ago, On The Prod. Floyd Hunsacker needs a lawyer. The father of Paula, Floyd's fiancee, has accused him of cattle theft. Floyd's heading for a fall! Followed by Challenge of the Yukon starring Paul Sutton as Sgt. Preston, originally broadcast June 5, 1949, 76 years ago, The Moose River Murder. A woman and her son buy furs from a couple of hombres who appear to be trappers, but are actually criminals planning to murder the woman and her son for money! Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 5, 1942, 83 years ago, Cedric Tries to Get a Date. Cedric wants to take Clarabelle to the party, but Gomer Bates has already asked her. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Wednesday First, a look at this day in History. Then The Steve Allen Show, originally broadcast June 4, 1950, 75 years ago with guest Eve Arden. The Summer replacement for Our Miss Brooks. Steve and Eve do a sketch portraying the happy home life of two married screen stars. Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast June 4, 1950, 75 years ago, George is Messy. Liz is concerned that George is a slob. Then The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast June 4, 1947, 78 years ago, Morgan’s Around The World Listening Post. "Morgan's Around The World News." Some bad advice; "Jimmy Morgan, Hollywood Reporter." Followed by Mr Ace and Jane starring Goodman and Jane Ace, originally broadcast June 4, 1948, 77 years ago, That’s No Lady, That’s My Wife. Mr. Ace is assigned by the advertising company where he works to prepare a radio program about a married couple where the husband is constantly upset by the ridiculous things his not-so-bright wife does. But the sponsor doesn't like it because he feels that nobody could be as dumb as the lady on the program. Or as Mr. Ace puts it, 'That is no lady, that's my wife'. Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 4, 1942, 83 years ago, Robert Blevins is Killed! Pine Ridge had it’s first loss in the war. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

A Funny Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast June 3, 1951, 74 years ago, Miss Brooks takes over the First Aid Course. Miss Brooks has to take over teaching Madison High's first aid course. But first, a test of her abilities. Followed by the news from 74 years ago, followed by The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast June 3, 1951, 74 years ago, The Cast sings the Commercial. The last show of the season. Jack reads one of Mary's lines and cracks up the cast. Mahlon Merrick is introduced as the writer of all the singing commercials and music director of the program. The Sportsmen do not appear, so the rest of the cast sings the very clever commercial. Artie Auerbach is introduced as "Mr. Kitzel." Joseph Kearns is introduced as the vault keeper and one of the men from the Internal Revenue Department. Will Wright is the other tax man. Sheldon Leonard is introduced as the race track tout. Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast June 3, 1941, 84 years ago with guest Humphrey Bogart. Bob and guest Humphrey Bogart do a prison drama. Followed by The Old Gold Comedy Theater hosted by Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast June 3, 1945, 80 years ago, Having a Wonderful Crime. A lawyer and two honeymooning friends are on the lam from a murder rap. The script is based on the RKO film of the same name Finally, The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast June 3, 1960, 65 years ago, Is Bobby a Genius? Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Monday First, a look at this day in History. Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast June 2, 1953, 72 years ago, Laughing Boy. Irma's boss has purchased a race horse named, Laughing Boy. Followed by the news from 72 years ago, then Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast June 2, 1953, 72 years ago with guest Jeff Chandler. Dean, Jerry, and Jeff do a sketch on life on the reservation. Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 2, 1942, 83 years ago, Uncle Dennis Disappears. Uncle Dennis is found, and actually mutters a few words on the air! Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast June 2, 1954, 71 years ago, The Secret Word is Clock. Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 2, 1942, 83 years ago, Store Full of Owls. Abner has filled up the feed room with owls! Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Drama on a Sunday First a look at the events of the day Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 1, 1958, 67 years ago, Duel For A School Marm. The new school marm is most popular with town residents, despite the fact that there are no children in town! Followed by the news from 67 years ago, followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 1, 1958, 67 years ago, Rave Notice starring Vincent Price. A actor commits murder then mounts the greatest performance of his life in order to convince his jailers that he's insane. Then The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast June 1, 1955, 70 years ago, Gray Matter. One very smart crook is sidelined, but another crook is looking for a way out. Seems he knows how to sideline tape recorded evidence with a powerful electro-magnet. Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast June 1, 1953, 72 years ago, The Tell Tale Heart. A dramatization of the Edgar Allen Poe horror classic. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 1, 1942, 83 years ago, Old Eddards Sayings. Lum plans to sell Christmas cards, or is it carrying coals to Newcastle...or owls to Athens? Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Dramatic Saturday First, a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 31, 1945, 80 years ago, August Heat starring Ronald Coleman. A very hot day finds strange predictions of the future starting to come true. Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast May 31, 1948, 77 years ago, The Island in the Lake. George visits the Shelby Friendship Club for a clue to the missing Mrs. Angela Phillistin, a lady with a past from exclusive Tuxedo Lake. Then The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast May 31, 1943, 82 years ago, Mr. Lincoln’s Wife starring Helen Hayes. The tragic personal story of Mary Todd Lincoln. Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 31, 1951, 74 years ago, The Big Bindle. Sergeant Friday pretends that he's from Phoenix. He goes undercover to crack a narcotics ring operating out of one of the nicest hotels in Los Angeles. Finally. A segment of the Orson Welles Almanac program, broadcast May 31, 1944, 81 years ago. Welles parodies his role in the Suspense two-part program of Donovan’s Brain…wonder if this parody was why that was Welles last performance on Suspense? Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Espionage on this Friday with remembrances of Memorial Day First a look at the events of the day Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlan and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Camera Happy Crooks. A movie company comes to a small town in Pennsylvania to re-enact a famous bank robbery. Even the mayor and the chief of police lend a hand. Followed by This Is Your FBI, originally broadcast May 30, 1952, 73 years ago, The Larceny Express. Several cartons of wrist watches and nylons are stolen from a train. A sheriff is murdered while investigating the crime. Then The Green Hornet starring Al Hodge, originally broadcast May 30, 1939, 86 years ago, Words and Music. The Hornet ruins the act of a phony spiritualist - The Rajah - and an investment counselor named, Abbott. Followed by Anthology, originally broadcast May 30, 1954, 71 years ago, Memorial Day 1954. A WNBC radio program with appearances via recording from Bing Crosby, Frank Lovejoy, and Agnes Moorehead. Finally, Against The Storm, originally broadcast May 30, 1941, 84 years ago, Memorial Day Memories. Memories in a Civil War graveyard. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Thursday, and we remember Fred First, a look at this day in History. Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 29, 1952, 73 years ago, Sorting Through the Old Trunk. Memories in an old trunk conspire to get Jim in a swimming race with the father of one of Bud’s classmates. But when Jim bows out to go to the fair, the race gets moved from the YMCA to the Fair! Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 29, 1949, 76 years ago, Jot ‘em Down Store Has Big Spring Clearance Sale. The sudden need for $200 cash prompts a spring clearance sale at the Jot 'Em Down store. Then Biography in Sound, originally broadcast May 29, 1956, 69 years ago, A Portrait of Fred Allen. The life story of the famous radio humorist. Finally. Vic and Sade, originally broadcast May 29, 1940, 85 years ago, Nicer the Goader. Rush has been fighting with Nicer Scott...and with good reason! Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

A Funny Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 28, 1950, 75 years ago, Last Show of the Season. A reporter asks Jack about how he met all his cast members. The origin story of Superman, it ain’t. Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast May 28, 1950, 75 years ago, Tickets to South Pacific. Phil tries to get an extra two tickets to, "South Pacific." Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 28, 1946, 79 years ago, Flowers For The Anniversary. It's the McGees' wedding anniversary, but Fibber seems to have completely forgotten. Followed by The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast May 28, 1949, 76 years ago, Don’t Wake Up Father. Archie is "financially embarrassed" and tries not wake Mr. Andrews, who's taking a nap. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 28, 1942, 83 years ago, Abner is Frightened. The Adventures Of Erma Ermatrude continues. Abner disappears! Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Westerns on a Tuesday First, a look at this day in History. Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast May 27, 1956, 69 years ago, The Sergeant’s Baby. Stella Merchant is expecting her baby shortly. Captain Quince is left in charge of the garrison. He becomes a midwife with the help of Sergeant Gorce. Followed by the news from 69 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 27, 1956, 69 years ago, Man Hunter. A deputy sheriff from Arizona has come to Dodge to arrest Hank Young for murder. Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast May 27, 1954, 71 years ago, Blood Relations. The brother of Jud Coffin is courting Viola Wilcox, George's sister. George is violently opposed to the idea of blood relations, and there's going to be trouble. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 27, 1962, 63 years ago, That Real Crazy Infinity. Two hep jazz musicians come across a machine that can record sounds from the past! Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast May 27, 1960, 65 years ago, Third Notice Repair Bill. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

A Funny Monday First a look at the events of the day Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 26, 1946, 79 years ago, King for a Day with Mary Livingston’s husband. Allen's Alley Question: "Do you have any trouble sleeping, and if you do, what are you doing about it?" Fred and guest Jack Benny are heard on Fred's new quiz show, "King For A Day." Followed by The Royal Desserts Hour starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast May 26, 1938, 87 years ago with guest Judy Canova. "No More Battles," a Memorial Day comedy. Rudy interviews a beloved Yale professor of English literature. The Canova family sing and yodel, "The Ballad Of Jesse James." Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 26, 1957, 68 years ago, I Have Three Heads. A study of the techniques, the possibilities, and the improbabilities of tape recording. An absolutely fascinating exploration of some of the tricks possible with tape recorders, as narrated by an Ampex Tape Recorder. Put together by CBS engineer Mort Goldberg (later an executive), it features a band playing "Tea of Two" forwards and backwards at the same time. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 26, 1942, 83 years ago, Phantom Author’s Manuscript. The Edwards and Edwards Publishing Company receives a "manuscript" from "The Phantom Author." Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1944, 81 years ago, Donovan's Brain Part 2 starring Orson Welles. A determined scientist plans to keep Mr. Donovan's brain alive in a jar...not such a good idea! The conclusion of the story begun the week before and Welles last appearance on the show. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast May 25, 1958, 67 years ago, The Midnight Sun Matter. Johnny's flying in a cargo plane over Alaska with a load of dynamite...when the pilot gets appendicitis! Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 25, 1942, 83 years ago, Test Pilot starring Robert Taylor, Robert Preston, and Rita Hayworth. The adaptation of a 1938 motion picture about a a daredevil test pilot, his wife, and his best friend. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 25, 1942, 83 years ago, Property Deal Goes Sour. Squire Skimp buys the property back after Cedric finds buried silver dollars. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Drama on a Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 71 years ago, Weekend Special:Death starring Agnes Moorehead. Agnes has another tangle with a telephone operator when she finds herself trapped in a supermarket with two safecrackers. Followed by the news from 71 years ago, then Night Watch, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 71 years ago. The first call is about two abandoned kids while their "parents" drink in a bar. A man is standing in traffic, trying to commit suicide. Then Arch Oboler’s Plays, originally broadcast May 24, 1945, 80 years ago, An Exercise in Horror starring Peter Lorre. Complaining that there have been no horror stories on the series thus far, Peter convinces Arch Oboler to "cause goose bumps on a bowling ball.". Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 24, 1959, 66 years ago, In an Evil Time. Paladin is hired to bring in the legendary Pappy French, a bank robber with $50,000 hidden away. Finally, The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast May 24, 1960, 65 years ago, Unpaid Chicago Hotel Bill. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Drama on a Friday First, a look at this day in History. Then Escape, originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 77 years ago, Leinengen vs. The Ants starring William Conrad. A determined man battles even more determined insects in the tropical jungles. Followed by the news from 77 years ago, then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Housing Racket. A group of veterans have been sold substandard houses. There appears to be fraud and the counterspies are investigating. But the complaining veterans are being threatened with violence. Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Edmond O'Brien, originally broadcast May 23, 1950, 75 years ago, The Earl Chadwick Matter. Johnny flies to Bermuda to find out if a dead man really is. Followed by Five After the Hour, originally broadcast May 23, 1945, 80 years ago, The Man Without a Face. A delightful evening with friends, broadcast 2 weeks after VE Day. Cards, beer and the man of Germany's destiny...Adolf Hitler! A story told in flashback, by a baker in Munich, 11 years after his death. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunch, originally broadcast May 23, 1960, 65 years ago, Mr. Piper and Housework. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

A Funny Thursday First a look at the events of the day Then The final weekly Jack Benny program, originally broadcast May 22, 1955, 70 years ago, Trouble with Twombly. Jack is having trouble with Twombley, the sound effects man. Eugene Twombley was really the name of one of the sound effects men on the program, but Mel Blanc plays the part. The last show of the season, the series and the last regularly scheduled weekly Jack Benny radio show, except for repeats. A funny and touching last show. No mention is made that this is the end of the series, primarily because nobody knew it was! American Tobacco Company didn’t make the announcement until the final show had aired. The cast discusses plans for the summer. The two CBS telephone operators appear. The Sportsmen sing the commercial to the tune of, "Bye Bye Baby" (called "Bye, Bye Benny"). More on the ending of the radio show here. https://tralfaz.blogspot.com/2013/04/leaving-behind-radio.html Followed by The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast May 22, 1949, 76 years ago, Her Husband’s Affairs starring Lucille Ball. A farce about a married couple trying to get to Bermuda. They are forever sidetracked by crazy inventions. Then the news from 76 years ago, followed by the Martin and Lewis show, originally broadcast May 22, 1949, 76 years ago, with guest star John Garfield. Dean takes Jerry down to the gym to build his muscles and toughen him up. Guest John Garfield goes a few rounds with Jerry. Followed by The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast May 22, 1949, 76 years ago, Babysitting. The program's guest is "Colonel Stoopnagle" (Frederick Chase Taylor), who tells the story of "The Tortoise and The Hare," as Fred becomes a baby sitter. Fred announces that the skit will be concluded on the Henry Morgan Show which follows! Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 22, 1942, 83 years ago, Jewels on Squire’s Property. Lum and Abner suspect that there is a fortune in jewels hidden on a property owned by Squire Skimp. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Wednesday First, a look at this day in Historhttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.htmly. Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast May 21, 1950, 75 years ago. Liz fakes a cold to fool George's mother, but the plan backfires and the whole neighborhood thinks the Cooper's are expecting. Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally originally broadcast May 21, 1950, 75 years ago, The Rare Black Orchid. Walter Denton has discovered uranium...on his shoe! Meanwhile, someone has stolen Mr. Conklin's rare black orchid! Then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally originally broadcast May 21, 1950, 75 years ago, Drivers License Renewal. Phil tries to get his driver's license renewed. Followed by The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast May 21, 1949, 76 years ago, The New TV Set. Mr. Andrews has purchased a new television. When the family tries to watch a program, complications result. Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 21, 1942, 83 years ago, Contributing to the USO. A public service script appealing for contributions to the U.S.O. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters: https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html