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Classic Radio 01-21-26 - Jolie in for Jimmy, Phil and the Pony, and the Show-off

Classic Radio 01-21-26 - Jolie in for Jimmy, Phil and the Pony, and the Show-off

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Comedy on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast January 21, 1948, 78 years ago with guest star Al Jolson.  A visit to Captain Jolie's Showboat. 

Followed by The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast January 21, 1951, 75 years ago, The Pony.  Little Phyllis wants a toy pony for her birthday. Remley talks Phil into getting her a real pony...from a bookmaker! 

Then, The Old Gold Comedy Theater with host Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast January 21, 1945, 81 years ago, The Show-Off starring Fred Allen.  The triumph of a braggart and loudmouth. 

Followed by The Mayor of the Town starring Lionel Barrymore,  originally broadcast January 21, 1948, 78 years ago, The Burning Christmas Tree.   A little girl in town with polio gives the Mayor an idea of what to do with all the town's used Christmas trees.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 21, 1948, 78 years ago, Lunch with Hartley.   Plans for the Connecticut farm.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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