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Classic Radio 04-11-26 - Jerry Lewis as a streetcar, The Kids want to leave Gildy, and George related to Robert Burns
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Comedy on a Saturday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 11, 1952, 74 years ago, with guest Virginia Mayo. Jerry appeals for funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. A take off of “A Streetcar Named Desire”.
Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 11, 1951, 75 years ago, Kids Want to Leave. Gildersleeve suspects that Marjorie (Mary Lee Robb) and Bronco (Dick Crenna) are living with him just to keep him from being lonely.
Then, The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast April 11, 1946, 79 years ago. George's issue of, "Cowboy Love Tales" has arrived. Gracie Allen wants to join a literary club, telling Mrs.Randolph that George is the great-grandson of poet Robert Burns.
Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 11, 1954, 72 years ago, Jack’s New Contract. It's nearing the end of the season and Jack's worrying about getting his contract renewed. This is an original unedited transcription, and Mary’s lines haven’t been dubbed in yet.
Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 11, 1955, 71 years ago, The Shopping Crush. It's "Bargain Day" down at the Bon Ton department store.
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First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 11, 1952, 74 years ago, with guest Virginia Mayo. Jerry appeals for funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. A take off of “A Streetcar Named Desire”.
Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 11, 1951, 75 years ago, Kids Want to Leave. Gildersleeve suspects that Marjorie (Mary Lee Robb) and Bronco (Dick Crenna) are living with him just to keep him from being lonely.
Then, The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast April 11, 1946, 79 years ago. George's issue of, "Cowboy Love Tales" has arrived. Gracie Allen wants to join a literary club, telling Mrs.Randolph that George is the great-grandson of poet Robert Burns.
Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 11, 1954, 72 years ago, Jack’s New Contract. It's nearing the end of the season and Jack's worrying about getting his contract renewed. This is an original unedited transcription, and Mary’s lines haven’t been dubbed in yet.
Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 11, 1955, 71 years ago, The Shopping Crush. It's "Bargain Day" down at the Bon Ton department store.
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