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Classic Radio 03-31-26 - Generous Jack, Good Booze Tonight, and Bergen is the Truant Officer
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Comedy on a Tuesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Maxwell House Coffee Time starring George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 31, 1949, 77 years ago, How Jack Benny Became Cheap. A fantasy about "Generous Jack Benny" and how he became stingy.
Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 31, 1949, 77 years ago, There’s Good Booze Tonight. What better show to remind one that tomorrow is April Fool's Day? Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Gorgeous Blonde Model Who Fell Into A Vat Of Whiskey," or, "There's Good Booze Tonight." Costello announces that there will be a lightweight championship boxing match (with Ike Williams) on May 26th for "a very worthy cause."
Then, The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast March 31, 1946, 80 years ago. Bergen is the new truant officer! Mortimer recites "Hickory, Dickory, Dock." Charlie and Edgar join guest Roy Rogers for a visit to a ghost town.
Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast March 31, 1957, 69 years ago, A Dog’s Life. Tony Schwartz, with his ever-present portable tape recorder decides to adopt a dog and finds that there's more to it than first appears.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 31, 1948, 78 years ago, The Night Clubbers. The fastest nightclub visit in history. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
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First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Maxwell House Coffee Time starring George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 31, 1949, 77 years ago, How Jack Benny Became Cheap. A fantasy about "Generous Jack Benny" and how he became stingy.
Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 31, 1949, 77 years ago, There’s Good Booze Tonight. What better show to remind one that tomorrow is April Fool's Day? Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Gorgeous Blonde Model Who Fell Into A Vat Of Whiskey," or, "There's Good Booze Tonight." Costello announces that there will be a lightweight championship boxing match (with Ike Williams) on May 26th for "a very worthy cause."
Then, The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast March 31, 1946, 80 years ago. Bergen is the new truant officer! Mortimer recites "Hickory, Dickory, Dock." Charlie and Edgar join guest Roy Rogers for a visit to a ghost town.
Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast March 31, 1957, 69 years ago, A Dog’s Life. Tony Schwartz, with his ever-present portable tape recorder decides to adopt a dog and finds that there's more to it than first appears.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 31, 1948, 78 years ago, The Night Clubbers. The fastest nightclub visit in history. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Richard G 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!