Episode Details

Comedy on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast September 21, 1952, 73 years ago, Jack Goes Shopping With Mary in Scotland. Jack and Mary go shopping in Scotland. Can a Scotsman outbargain Benny?

Followed by The Jack Parr Show, originally broadcast September 21, 1947, 78 years ago, This Is America?  Jack looks at the news of the week. Why not send England twenty-five percent of American movies? An interview with a Miss America Contest loser. "This Is America?": a look at American farms and farming. 

Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 21, 1950, 75 years ago, Who Has The Time?  Confusion reigns in the Anderson household over the end of Daylight Saving Time.  Who moved the clock the right way and when?

Followed by Front and Center starring Dorothy Lamour, originally broadcast September 21, 1947, 78 years ago with guests Amos ‘n’ Andy. Andy needs a pair of eyeglasses and Kingfish is going to try to extract some money from Andy.  

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 21, 1942, 83 years ago, Penny Weighing Machine.  While at the county seat railroad station, Abner and Cedric discover the pleasures of the weight and fortune machine. 

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