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Classic Radio 08-26-25 -Gildersleeve, Elsie sued George, and Milton Salutes the Railroads
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Comedy on a Tuesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 26, 1953, 72 years ago, Sufficient Unto Ones Self. Gildy preaches self-sufficiency, emphasizing the importance of being happy with one's own company.
Followed by Burns and Allen, originally broadcast August 26, 1940, 85 years ago, Elsie Trellafas Is Suing George. George and Gracie do an opening routine about Irene Dunne. Elsie is suing George for $10,000 (or more) because he promised to put her on the radio.
Then, Milton Berle, originally broadcast August 26, 1947, 78 years ago, Salute to the Railroads. Milton goes down to the railroad station to meet his Uncle Julius.
Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast August 26, 1945, 80 years ago, David Sells Ozzie’s Suit. David sells Ozzie's coat, which winds up in the hands of the jealous and tough boyfriend of Lana Shanahan.
Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 26, 1942, 83 years ago, Baby’s Father Shows Up. The baby's father returns to claim the baby! Abner attacks him with a baseball bat!
Thanks to Laurel 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
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 26, 1953, 72 years ago, Sufficient Unto Ones Self. Gildy preaches self-sufficiency, emphasizing the importance of being happy with one's own company.
Followed by Burns and Allen, originally broadcast August 26, 1940, 85 years ago, Elsie Trellafas Is Suing George. George and Gracie do an opening routine about Irene Dunne. Elsie is suing George for $10,000 (or more) because he promised to put her on the radio.
Then, Milton Berle, originally broadcast August 26, 1947, 78 years ago, Salute to the Railroads. Milton goes down to the railroad station to meet his Uncle Julius.
Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast August 26, 1945, 80 years ago, David Sells Ozzie’s Suit. David sells Ozzie's coat, which winds up in the hands of the jealous and tough boyfriend of Lana Shanahan.
Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 26, 1942, 83 years ago, Baby’s Father Shows Up. The baby's father returns to claim the baby! Abner attacks him with a baseball bat!
Thanks to Laurel 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