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Classic Radio 01-01-26 - Mr and Mrs Smith, Weighty Affairs of State, and Lew Ayers on Religion
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First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theatre, originally broadcast January 1, 1945, 81 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Smith starring Preston Foster and Louise Allbritton in the adaptation of the 1941 motion picture originally starring Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery. A married couple discovers their marriage is legally invalid because of a technicality. The revelation sparks a battle of wits and pride as the pair divorce, date others, and ultimately realize they still belong together..
Followed by Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast January 1, 1950, 76 years ago, Weighty Affairs of State. A president who never expected to be elected to this office. He was determined to fulfill all his campaign promises, including the loss of 20 pounds.
Then, The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast January 1, 1956, 70 years ago. Professor William Makepiece Kirkwood reads his poems, Mortimer was supposed to appear as the New Year's baby, Effie's advice to the lovelorn, Charlie the photographer, guest Lew Ayres discusses religions of the world, Dr. McCarthy's television hospital.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 1, 1948, 78 years ago, Julia's New Year Musicale. Poor Daphne, she has only three million bucks! Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
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Then, The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theatre, originally broadcast January 1, 1945, 81 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Smith starring Preston Foster and Louise Allbritton in the adaptation of the 1941 motion picture originally starring Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery. A married couple discovers their marriage is legally invalid because of a technicality. The revelation sparks a battle of wits and pride as the pair divorce, date others, and ultimately realize they still belong together..
Followed by Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast January 1, 1950, 76 years ago, Weighty Affairs of State. A president who never expected to be elected to this office. He was determined to fulfill all his campaign promises, including the loss of 20 pounds.
Then, The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast January 1, 1956, 70 years ago. Professor William Makepiece Kirkwood reads his poems, Mortimer was supposed to appear as the New Year's baby, Effie's advice to the lovelorn, Charlie the photographer, guest Lew Ayres discusses religions of the world, Dr. McCarthy's television hospital.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 1, 1948, 78 years ago, Julia's New Year Musicale. Poor Daphne, she has only three million bucks! Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
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