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Classic Radio 10-09-25 - First Date, McGees New Car, and Leila Leaves Summerfield
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Comedy on a Thursday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 9, 1953, 72 years ago, Alice’s First Date. The cast does a satire of, "Dragnet." This is an unedited recording of the show including Phil’s warm-up that you couldn’t have broadcast!
Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 9, 1945, 80 years ago, Buying a “New” Used Car. The McGees are shopping for a new car and have their eyes on a snappy green sedan.
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 9, 1946, 79 years ago, Leila Leaves Town. Leila's leaving Summerfield to get married, a difficult parting for Gildersleeve.
Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 9, 1952, 73 years ago, Betty and the Crooner. Betty wins a promotional date with a singer and becomes infatuated…until she learns the truth about the crooner.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 9, 1947, 78 years ago, Claudia Worries. . A husband is a responsibility. Claudia and David are moving out tomorrow.
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 Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 9, 1953, 72 years ago, Alice’s First Date. The cast does a satire of, "Dragnet." This is an unedited recording of the show including Phil’s warm-up that you couldn’t have broadcast!
Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 9, 1945, 80 years ago, Buying a “New” Used Car. The McGees are shopping for a new car and have their eyes on a snappy green sedan.
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 9, 1946, 79 years ago, Leila Leaves Town. Leila's leaving Summerfield to get married, a difficult parting for Gildersleeve.
Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 9, 1952, 73 years ago, Betty and the Crooner. Betty wins a promotional date with a singer and becomes infatuated…until she learns the truth about the crooner.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 9, 1947, 78 years ago, Claudia Worries. . A husband is a responsibility. Claudia and David are moving out tomorrow.
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