A Funny Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast May 15, 1949, 76 years ago, Yearbook Photo Mixup. It's Friday the 13th, and Miss Brooks seems destined to cause Mr. Conklin grief. A photo of Miss Brooks in a bathing suit doesn't help! Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast May 15, 1949, 76 years ago, - Cadillac in the Swimming Pool.   Phil and Remley manage to get Mr. Scott's Cadillac into his swimming pool, and then the complications begin! Then The Jello Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 15, 1938, 87 years ago, Murder in the Library.   Jack has bought a race horse! The cast does, "Murder In The Library" or "Book Marks The Spot." Followed by Hildegarde’s Radio Room, originally broadcast May 15, 1945, 80 years ago. Guest Patsy Kelly is upset that Xavier Cugat is ignoring her.  Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 15, 1942, 83 years ago, Abner Sleeping on the Job.  Lum catches Abner sleeping on the job, the bell gets put back on the front door! 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

Enjoy Lux Radio Theatre's The Bishops Wife as Thanksgiving ends and the Christmas season begins.

I'm embarrased.  In the May 13 podcast, it appears that the episode of The Seled Book was incomplete.  Totally my fault for not noticing my copy was 8 minutes short!  

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No one made my parents laugh like Bob & Ray did. From their radio days, to television - even Broadway - the comedy duo always hit the mark.

Experience an evening of comedy with Lux Radio Theatre's adaptation of The Man Who Came to Dinner, featuring Monty Woolley.

Comedy on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 16, 1948, 77 years ago, Robert Taylor fills in for Jack.  The Sportsmen Quartet and Robert Taylor (playing the cello) do a singing commercial to the tune of, "You Were Meant For Me." Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast May 16, 1944, 81 years ago, George Tries to Sing His Way into Office. George is running for councilman and winds up giving guest Lawrence Tibbett a singing lesson. George then joins Lawrence in concert at the Hollywood Bowl! Tibett sings, "Night and Day." Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 16, 1943, 82 years ago, The Haunted House.  Leila has gotten the nesting instinct and thinks the Burton house would make an ideal home for the Gildersleeves! Followed by Life with Luigi starring J. Carrol Naish, originally broadcast May 16, 1950, 75 years ago, Future American.  Luigi's night school class is to take part in the "I Am An American Day" ceremonies. Luigi makes a speech.  Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast May 16, 1960, 65 years ago, Betsy Biting Her Fingernails. 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

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No one made my parents laugh like Bob & Ray did. From their radio days, to television - even Broadway - the comedy duo always hit the mark.

I love FM radio. It’s okay: You can call me a Luddite. My alarm clock is the local public radio station. I love toggling between a few music stations while driving, or even while reading at home. And...

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